For everything there is a season...

If you like the 1965 hit "Turn, Turn, Turn" by the Byrds, the changing of the colors of the leaves and the cooler days, or you are a fan of King Solomon's writings in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, you would agree that times change. Life changes. You and I change.

Seasons change, and "for everything there is a season". I challenge you to embrace that change. It may be a small one (your mom makes a new dish for dinner, a new bus driver, new TV shows on at night) or maybe one of more intensity (family drama at home, struggling in a class, coming face to face with yourself as a sexual being). Either way, you are not the first to feel odd, afraid, unsure, excited, or downright mad. King Solomon writes, though, that he notices

"There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

If you want to dig in deeper and enjoy podcasts, check out this podcast by Mike Hindes, a missionary. His sermon is on change and how we can embrace it. You will not be disappointed by it!

For some fun, name the most common English words!
or for a challenge, and loves of Asia (Katie?? haha), name the Asian country by its capital!
or do this quiz with your parents and learn some old wise adages!

See you all soon! Thanks to all of you for coming out each week and being yourself. Let's continue to bring new friends, be welcoming to each other, and have fun and eat well!

"The Lord is GOOD to ALL [Psalm 145:9]

Is it friday yet???

Not yet, but until then, enjoy these slices!

Why is the English language so annoying sometimes? Check it here.

Can you list all of the major banned books in America?

Or, can you list all of the countries in the world spelled with only five letters?

Has that caught your attention?

Here is a article by Relevant Magazine discussing the hot topic of abortion.

"Unfortunately, some Christians with a vested political interest in wedge issues seem to care more about the volume of their own polemic than they do about saving actual people—and that prevents a lot of the good that brothers and sisters could accomplish if freed from fear of demonization.”
"Simply saying we’re “pro-life” and voting accordingly is not enough—it’s the easy way out. The hard work is translating belief into action, putting feet to our faith, transcending rhetoric and seeking solutions."

Read the complete story here.

What do you all think?

See you all tomorrow night. God Bless!

Imagine

Your imagination comes out....in your decisions and actions, and it can be for good or for bad.

Read more at
http://www.relevantmag.com/life/whole-life/features/16705-why-art-matters-even-on-9-11

Need a break from studying? Play

1) Name all of the countries in the world
http://www.sporcle.com/games/world.php
*List in the comments box your score and let's see who gets the most!

2) Identify the judges from the Old Testament Book 'Judges'
http://www.sporcle.com/games/bookofjudges.php

Peace!

A Call to Persevere

Hey Ya'll!

It is a new week (a short one, too), I will see everyone at Central on Wednesday. Come ready to play outside!

Check out these links:

1. Intelligent Evolution: Can we believe in a Creator and evolution?
   http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/current-events/18120-intelligent-evolution
2. Girls as young as 4TH GRADERS are Dieting?!
   http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204731804574386822245731710.html
3. See how many Old Testament Books of the Bible you can name!
   http://www.sporcle.com/games/biblebooksold.php
4. For music fans, see how many artists you can name who have the most #1 singles!
   http://www.sporcle.com/games/artistsingles.php

²⁰But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, ²¹keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. ²²And have mercy on those who doubt; ²³save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.

~Jude 1:20-23

Watch Out Now!

Hey everyone!

I will be updating the blog with details about Youth, but also posting neat articles for you guys to read.

Let's get it started with a little blip about facebook.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/29/AR2009082902400.html?sid=ST2009082902522

Comment..discuss..reflect..and broaden your mind set!

And for fun...2 quizes from my favorite quiz webpage: Sporcle

1) Name all of the New Testament Bible Books (http://www.sporcle.com/games/biblebooksnew.php)

2) Identify chatting acronyms (lol means laugh out loud) (http://www.sporcle.com/games/chatacronyms.php)

Peace,

Vince