And then, something wonderful happens. Jesus says we are "the light of the world" (Matthew 5:14) if we know Him. What a beautiful thing that first Jesus says He is the light of the world and then calls us the same thing! That's because when you choose to live a life for Jesus, He puts His light (hope) inside of you.
When I was in college, my mom would always tell me to "be shiny for Jesus." What does it mean to be shiny for Jesus? It means to live in a way that shines who Jesus is. And this brings me to my main point. You can tell yourself over and over again to shine the light of Jesus, but if you don't know what Jesus was about, you're going to have a hard time! When you want to figure out how to be shiny, go back to basics. Spend your time getting to know Jesus better and the shininess will follow.
I suggest asking God to show you who Jesus really is and reading the book of John in the Bible. John will tell you how Jesus was quite extraordinary and rocked the world of the people who knew Him. I have a feeling that if you let Him, He'll rock your world, too, and you'll find yourself super shiny.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
shining bright
Thursday, October 04, 2007
SOW!
And now introducing your Student of the Week for this week!
it's:
Danny Tiley
7th grade
CVCA
What’s your favorite restaurant? Why? What do you order there?
What is your favorite subject in school? Why?
PE because we get to run around
What is your favorite sports team? Why? What about your favorite sport to play?
New England Patriots because I like Tom Brady. Football is my favorite sport to play.
What is your favorite TV show?
24 because I like it.
What is your favorite movie ever?
Braveheart because I like it
What band or CD do you listen to the most?
Switchfoot
What website do you visit the most?
itunes
What is your favorite part of Edge?
Edge Games.
If you weren’t at Edge, you would be . . .
Laying around at home or playing football with my neighbor
Do you have any other hobbies and interests?
Madden Football
As always be sure to say, "hey" to Danny if you see him around!
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Edge this Friday!
Did you know that a light bulb needs to be plugged into the lamp in order to light up? Then why is the above picture lit up without being screwed into the lamp? Interesting? Don't forget about Edge this Friday from 7-9 PM! This is our last night in the WIRED series where we are going to talk about lights and how you can be one if you are plugged into God through Christ. Remember, each of us were Created for a connection with God and now we have to figure out what to do with that connection. Come Friday night to hear more! We will also have some pizza as usual, play some crazy games (possibly a little gross), jam to the Edge band, and give away some great prizes! Don't forget to come and by the way, bring a friend or 5 too! See you there!
Sorry about the AGOW this week. We will continue with it next week.
Monday, October 01, 2007
COW
The comment of the week this week goes to Christian Corpora for a short, but funny comment about our AGOW. I don't know how many of you played the sprouts game, but it was a pretty funny game to play with a man smashing sprouts before they get to his plate. Very interesting.
Christian commented on the man's aggressiveness and for some reason made me laugh, so he will recieve the comment of the week this week. CONGRATS! Get your prize at at Edge this Friday! Here it is...
christian c. said...
what an agressive man.
Sat Sep 29, 07:47:00 PM
Saturday, September 29, 2007
The Race
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." -1 Corinthians 9:24
Today, my wife ran in a half marathon in Akron with about 6,000 other people. It was a great sight to see...all these people running. Many of them were just running to finish the race, but there were several of them who were running to win. Many of the marathoners travel all around the world just to run marathons and try to win. I watched as the guy who won the marathon crossed the finish line and I wondered to myself, what did he have to do to win? What does it take to be a runner who runs in such a way as to win or get the prize? It takes a ton of running, probably years of running, training, stretching, eating right, drinking water, taking care of your body, and more. My wife is training to run a full marathon in a couple of weeks and it has taken her months of training just to run this marathon and finish it, but imagine what it takes to win a marathon. So why does God compare our lives to races so often in the Bible? I think it's because a race is not easy, it takes discipline, it takes focus, it takes endurance. God never promised that the life of a Christian would be easy. How are you "running"?
Thursday, September 27, 2007
SOW!
Hey Everyone!
It's Thursday and that means it's time to "crown" a new S.O.W.! (student of the week that is...)
Drumroll please!
Hayley Green
7th grade
What’s your favorite restaurant? Why? What do you order there?
Chick-fil-A because it’s the only place in
Math because I have a cool teacher and I actually have to use my brain.
Virginia Tech Hokies because that’s where I’m from. My favorite sport to play is softball
The Sweet Life because it’s always different.
What is your favorite movie ever? Why?Hairspray because it’s a musical
What band or CD do you listen to the most? Why?Chris Tomlin because I like it and I can play it on the piano and guitar.
What website do you visit the most? Why?Youtube.com because I can look up everything
Worship because I like to sing
“chillin’” with my friends
Music and sports.
There she is, your student of the week. be sure to say, "Hey" to Hayley whenever you see here around!Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Losing...
Yesterday afternoon, the soccer team I coach (Hudson Middle School) lost their first game of the season, and we lost to CVCA (please don't rub it in). Losing is difficult. I am a very competitive person so I have always hated losing. Maybe it's because I have 3 older brothers and we were always competing for something every chance we got. I think Jesus doesn't like losing either. Sure, He loves us either way, but Jesus is such a passionate person, and when he walked the earth, He was a rebel. He was so tough, and most of all, He conquered death. Some people might have thought that because He was crucified here on earth that he lost in the end, but there is so much victory in Christ because he over came death...He conquered it for us! What if you went into every game you played knowing that you were going to win. That would give you a SURE HOPE! That is exactly the hope we have in Christ. We have a COMPLETE HOPE! Every day that we wake up, we must know that no matter what happens, if we know Christ, we are going to win in the end. That is comforting and motivating. Let that be the motivation that drives you! The Bible actually calls us MORE THAN CONQUERORS through Christ! Check out Romans 8:37-39 when you get a chance!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
AGOW!
Welcome to Tuesday's on the EDGE Blog: home of the Addicting Game of the Week!
This week's game is a winner with a winning theme song...can anyone identify the original song and artist behind the original?
Defend your dinner from the invading sprouts!
Monday, September 24, 2007
COW!
The comment of the week this week goes to none other than Hayley Green! Hayley, thanks for being open and commenting about your testimony and your experience on Friday night at Edge! I get really excited when God works in lives like He did on Friday night. Praise God for changed lives and renewed lives in Christ!
Congrats Hayley, but more importantly, thanks for sharing and praise God for how He is working in your life!
Here it is...
Hayley Green said...
Last night was very emotional for me. I realized that I have been drifting away from God, thinking that since I excepted Him into my heart, I could do what I wanted to do and say what I wanted to say. The message last night was a powerful one, and really made me think again about why I am a Christian. And I now know that I am a Christian beacause Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins because he loves me more than anything. Last night I re-deticated my life to God, and I am ready to take on my life... with Him right by my side.
Sat Sep 22, 09:30:00 PM
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Changed!
Jesus Christ has changed my life and I hope that He has changed yours too! Last night at Edge, we talked about how our sin broke our relationship with God, but through Jesus Christ's death and ressurrection, we have a way to reconnect with God! Don't forget about the fact that you were made for a relationship with God...you were created for connection with your Creator! Now every human being has an opportunity to reconnect with God through Christ no matter what they have done. What did you think of last night? Were you impacted by the message of Christ for the first time, or maybe just reminded of it. If you know Christ, you have are reconnected with God and you have the hope of being eternally connected with God!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
SOW!
Hey All, the Student of the Week Award is Back!
And this week's winner is.......
Andrew Vadyak
7th grade
Hudson
Enjoy getting to know Andrew and if you see him around at EDGE (he's the guy who plays bass in the band) be sure to say, "Hey!"
What’s your favorite restaurant? Why? What do you order there?
TGI Friday’s, because of their appetizers, Fried Mac and Cheese
Language Arts because I understand it well.
Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse team, because I play lacrosse and it’s my favorite sport.
The Office because it’s funny
The Bourne Ultimatum because it’s awesome.
Desperation Band because it’s awesome.
Youtube.com because of the cool videos
The pizza because it’s free . . . wait, I never pay for food my mom and dad buy my food . . . because the pizza is good.
Sleeping
Music and lacrosse.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Edge Preview!
Don't forget, everyone, this Friday, Edge from 7-9 PM! So you brought friends to the Late Night and many of them came back to the first Edge, but this Edge will be the most important of all for your friends to come back to. We have talked about how we are created for connection, and how God made us to be WIRED to Him. This week, we are going to talk about what caused the tragic break in that connection, and then the amazing news on how the connection can be restored!
On top of the best news that anyone could ever hear, we are going to have pizza, games, the edge band, great prizes, and crazy fun! Don't miss this night! It could change you and your friend! See you there!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
AGOW!
Hey All,
Grab a friend and play this weeks AGOW!
Knock your opponent off the screen in SPACE SUMO!!
Enjoy!
Monday, September 17, 2007
COW
The comment of the week this week is from a guy who was encouraging to the last COW winner and because you were encouraging and said some great things in your comment, you are now the COW winner for this week. Way to go, Nathan! By the way, which Nathan are you? Please let me know so I can know who to give the prize to on Friday night! Congrats Nathan! Here it is...
nathan said...
Nice job, Johnsey! I should really start commenting in these if I ever want to win... But that's not the point. The Edge is all about why and how we love God. And Johnsey described that pretty darn well. Therefore, she deserves it entirely. Way to go!
Tue Sep 11, 04:24:00 PM
Like Nathan said, keep commenting because you could win the Comment of the Week!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Cleveland Browns
As many of you know, I am a BIG Browns fan, but it is very difficult to be a Browns fan sometimes, especially after last Sunday's game against the Steelers. We got beat down pretty good. But there is still some hope, right. Please tell me there is hope. That was only 1 game and the Steelers are pretty good, right. At least no one expects the Browns to be any good. It's not like they are Michigan or anything. Why is it that Brown's fans are the most loyal of all fans, but have the worst team? All I know is that I will be Brown's fan for life, win or lose. I just hope we come around some time here. A Brown's fan is also a lot like Jesus Christ because He loves us and is completely loyal to us no matter what we do, no matter how bad our season of life is. He is our most loyal fan and we are undeserving kind of like the Browns. So now you know how it feels to be the Browns.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
AGOW!
Hey All! Time for the Addicting Game of the Week!
You know what they say... "When life gives you lemons, SMASH THEM!"
enjoy
Lemon SmashAnd don't forget to post your High scores!
Monday, September 10, 2007
COW
Alright, everyone, our Comment of the Week is back! Be sure to come back every Monday to see who won the COW award. Also, if you want to win the comment of the week, you have to comment on the blog so don't forget.
This week's winner is Miss Johnsey Erdmann! I appreciated Johnsey's response to the message on Friday night. She understood exactly what we talked about and I could tell it had an impact on her life! Congrats Johnsey and thanks for commenting!
Here it is...
Johnsey said...
I realized just how small I really am and the fact that our Larger-Than-Life GOD loves me is truly amazing
Fri Sep 07, 11:21:00 PM
You will claim your prize at the next Edge on Sept. 21!
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Saturday Shmaturday
Today I slept in and then this afternoon I slept some more! I love sleeping so much that it's hard to put words to it. Is anybody with me? I think one of the reasons I enjoy sleep so much is that I don't get enough of it normally. And when I go too long without enough sleep, I become stressed and, honestly, a little mean.
But do you know what I need even more than sleep everyday? The Word of God - the Bible. The Bible is to my soul what sleep is to my body. It is completely necessary and keeps me going. If you have a relationship with Jesus, but don't read the Bible, which is God's message to you, you will become spiritually stressed (and maybe a little mean!) That's because God uses the Bible to speak to you and show you what He wants from your life. So get some of it...everyday! Whether it's a Bible study, reading, or good teaching, make it a commitment to get your daily dose of Scripture. You might start to love it as much as I love sleep. And that would be something.
Friday, September 07, 2007
WIRED!
I had a blast tonight hanging out with all of you at Edge! You guys have so much energy. You were really WIRED tonight! But really, I hope you guys got the message tonight on how BIG God really is because of the amazing universe He has created, but also how loving He is to make creatures like you and me. Remember, He created us to have a connection with Him, to have a relationship with Him.
KEY PHRASE: God created EVERYTHING around us, but He created us to be WIRED to Him.
Make sure you come to the next Edge when we talk about how that connection was broken and how that broken connection was fixed. It's actually the most amazing message you will ever hear!
If you learned something new at Edge tonight, let's hear it!
Thursday, September 06, 2007
SOW
Ok, so we don't have a Student of the Week this week, but Thursday will normally be the SOW day or Student of the Week day so I wanted you to get used to it. You have to be at Edge on Friday nights in order to get the SOW award. Someone will come and interview you at Edge and it will be posted within the next 2 weeks. Also, the great thing about the SOW is that we will also be praying for that student on the week that they win it! What a great thing!
DON'T FORGET ABOUT EDGE TOMORROW NIGHT FROM 7-9 PM! BE THERE!
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Hey Parents!
IN THE TRENCHES- NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 9/6: A time for parents, and anyone
else who has a heart for students, to come together in prayer. We meet
from 7-8 PM the first Thursday of the month in Room 17 (downstairs). Also check out the great resources available in our library. Look for the "In
The Trenches" sign on the shelf. Copies of "ENGAGE" are available in the
Info Center off the atrium.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Endurance
Are you tired? Are you weary? Do you need encouragement? Read Hebrews 12:1-4. This morning at Edge, we talked about running the race and stripping off the sin that slows us up in our race of life. These things can only be done by looking at the endurance of Jesus Christ on the cross, being put through horrible beatings, being mocked, being put to shame, and eventually dying on the cross to take our place. That, my friends, is endurance! Let's be in awe of Christ today and be encouraged that he went through all of that so we don't have to. Rest in that today! You are loved more than you could possibly imagine!
Have a great Labor Day Weekend!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Autumnal Bliss
Too dramatic? Maybe! But that's the autumnal bliss that I can't shake!
Much of life is spent looking forward to something. Right now I'm looking forward to Fall and it changes the way I go about my day. I'm happier because I am excited for what is to come and instead of planning for hot, summer days, I plan for cool days and all that comes with them. Or, fast forward to December. Then you'll be looking forward to winter break. You might find that you have some extra motivation at school because you have a vacation ahead.
Our entire life should be looking forward to one thing, though, and that's eternity with Jesus! If you are constantly thinking about Christ and what comes after this life, it will radically change each day. That would make some things - like what clothes you wear or what restaurant you eat at - unimportant and other things - like being obedient to Christ and loving people - more important. It's basically a matter of asking yourself what matters in the long run....what matters to Jesus.
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4: 18
What is your favorite part of Autumn?
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Late Night Video Available!
Want to get a second look at the Late Night Video? just click here or look for it on the sidebar in the Videos section! enjoy
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
AGOW!
Hey there everyone! After seeing a whole bunch of new faces at the Late Night on Saturday, i figured this would be a great time to remind everyone just what the AGOW is!
AGOW stands for "addicting game of the week" and it's always posted on tuesdays. We try to pick a fun game that anyone can play but that's also easy to spend a lot of time on (that's the addicting part!).
The best part about the AGOW is that everyone can put their best scores in the comments and we can have a little competition to see who can get the highest score at that weeks game!
AVALANCHE!
jump up the blocks while avoiding the rising liquid! and don't forget to post your high score!
(mine was 120 ft)
Sunday, August 26, 2007
It's only the beginning!
Hey guys! I hope everyone who is reading this had a great time at the Late Night last night. I hope you are also already checking out our website. If you are new to the site or old to the site, please give us some Late Night comments. How was it?
Great job on inviting friends last night! That was amazing to see all of you inviting your friends to hear the most important message in the world!
The fun is not over and as a matter of fact, we've only just begun. Now it's up to you to invite your friends back to edge. Bring them back to hear about the God who has saved us. It's not fair to not give them a chance to experience the same God and the same love that was given to us.
So remember, on September 7th, invite the same friends back! All our welcome! It's gonna be great!
Friday, August 24, 2007
1 Day left...
Hey everyone, we are less than 24 hours away from the big night! It's gonna be great. Make sure you invite some more friends last minute or maybe even pick up a middle school aged hitch hiker on the way to the Late Night! Whatever you have to do, bring friends because this event could be the start of their life being changed forever which brings me to highlight number 5...
5. Wired: Created for Connection
Come and see how this year's edge theme will guide you and your friends to realize that you were created for a deep connection with the one who created you. You don't want any one you know to miss out on an opportunity to hear about the fact that they were created for an amazing connection. Get wired!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
2 Days...
That's right folks...the word is out...there is a Late Night buzz right now. Middle School Students all over Ohio and even surrounding states are talking about this year's Late Night.
4. The Famous Iron Man
This is a Late Night classic. The Iron Man has been a part of many past Late Nights, but not last year so we are please to bring this very popular inflatable back! Race your friend through the obstacle course!
Keep asking friends and don't stop...you know there are more friends to ask.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
3 days until the Late Night
All right, 3 days folks. Keep inviting more people!
Here is today's Late Night attraction and another great reason to join us this Saturday and invite your friends!
3. Cotton Eyed Joe will be there again!
Cotton Eyed Joe has been a great Late Night tradition and he is coming back this year all the way from Tennessee. I just hope he makes it in time. I heard he actually had a dentist appt the same day.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
4 Days Until Late Night
All right everyone, the count down is still on and we have 4 days until the big event and the edge kick off.
2. Climbing Wall
Making it's first appearance at the edge Late Night, we have a 5 person climbing wall for those of you who like the challenge of scaling a wall. If you have ever climbed before, it's a blast and it's fun to watch your friends climb as well. It always seems so much higher when you are at the top.
the countdown continues...
keep inviting friends and keep bugging them until they are so annoyed that they come just so you will shut up.
Monday, August 20, 2007
5 days until Late Night 2007
Edge Late Night will kick off in 5 days from now and I hope you are as pumped as I am about it. If you haven't invited friends yet for this, start doing so. Each day this week, we are going to give you a reason why you should come to Late Night and bring as many friends as possible!
1. The Eurobungy
I don't know if you remember last year, but we had a bungy trampoline set up and it was a hit, but the line was too long, so this year, we will have a Eurobungy with 4 bungy tramps in 1 so more people can have more fun. It's gonna be great. Check it out! Oh yeah, also pray that it doesn't rain on Saturday!
Saturday, August 18, 2007
It's not for you...
Many of you know that the 2007 Edge Late Night is coming next Saturday from 8-Midnight. I need to tell all of you a little secret...it's not for you. The Late Night is not really for you, but it is an outreach and the whole reason we have it is to bring middle school students to our church who do know Christ and who may have never been to church before. So as you start to think about this event, think about who you can invite and bring. Don't think just about how much fun you can have, but think about how much fun you and your friends who don't come to edge could have. We are going to have a great time, but please remember that our purpose is outreach and sharing our faith with people that are not yet a part of edge or our church.
This event is for those who are not yet here...remember that, and bring your friends!
And for a little incentive, you could win our grand prize by bringing the most friends that night...8, 10, 25...come, call em all...you could win an incredible prize!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Coach...
That's right, you can start calling me coach, actually please don't, but I just got a job as a soccer coach at Hudson Middle School. It's gonna be a great time and I am excited to get some boys into shape. This means, however, that I will be at the middle school much more often hanging out, coaching, etc. So I will probably run into many of you guys around the school. I also have several Edge guys going out for the team which is cool. If any of you guys play soccer but weren't planning on going out for the team, I encourage you to try out. The tryouts start on Monday from 8:30-10:30 AM. You have to be a 7th or 8th grade student at HMS, otherwise, too bad. For you soccer fans out there, check out this video of funny goals.
Don't forget to keep spreading the word about the Late Night! It is a little over a week away. Tell your friends to come and to bring their friends and then tell their friends to bring their friends and so and so on. You get the point.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Edge blog Exclusive: EDGE T-SHIRT!
Here's an exclusive first look at this year's Edge T-Shirt!
You can get your very own starting at the Late Night for only $5!
Bring your money. Buy a shirt. Spread the word!
Edge Band Tryouts!!
Info Packets can be found downstairs in Room 8 & 9. To sign up for a time slot, have your parents call Jonathan for more info: 330-650-9533 ex 323
Monday, August 13, 2007
Parent Meeting!
LATE NIGHT '07
August 25th
8pm-12am
at Hudson Community Chapel
*great food *prizes *inflatables
*games *a vital message
*the night of your life!
General Information For Parents-
Medical and release forms are not necessary because students at no time will be permitted to leave the property.
Admission cost is $10.00 at the door. There is no pre-registration. Cost is primarily for food and game materials. Students will have the opportunity to purchase this year’s Edge t-shirt for an additional $10 throughout the night.
Students can be dropped off at the front of the church (Rte. 303 side) at 8:00 p.m. Pickup is at 12:00 midnight at the same location.
Students will be supervised by adults at all times without exception. (We expect between 400 and 500 students. As a result, we will have over 75 adults for supervision and security throughout the night, as well as Hudson Police Department presence.) Furthermore, all voluntary supervision will be required to check in to receive a special name tag and to ensure that they are a part of the supervision team that has received pre-event training.
Students will be outside for the majority of the event. In the rare case of cool weather, long sleeves are encouraged.
All game equipment is made out of soft inflatable material and proven to be very safe. Each game is supervised and organized by an adult and/or trained facilitator.
This is not a Hudson Middle School sponsored event. For any questions about anything concerning this Late Night event, feel free to call or email the Director of Middle School students at the number or address below.
A parent hospitality room will be open for the duration of the event. Come in and enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack while you wait.
The Late Night is sponsored by Edge, which is the ministry to middle school students at Hudson Community Chapel. Edge meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday nights of each month from 7-9 PM.
Todd Iannetta
Director of Middle School Students
Hudson Community Chapel
Phone: (330) 650-9533
Email: todd.iannetta@hudsonchapel.org
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Multiplication
What is the purpose of your life? If you were at Edge this morning, what did you learn? Was anyone challenged by the Great Commission? I would like to hear about it if you were. Remember that if we each decided to help make a disciple of one other person, we could start multiplying ourselves, and blow the top off of edge. The disciples were ordinary people just like us who failed and struggled and had plenty of problems, but those men changed the world because of Christ. Who says you can't do the same?
Don't forget some announcements!
EDGE LATE NIGHT--Saturday, Aug. 25th from 8-midnight. The person who brings the most guests will take home the grand prize and trust me it's worth it.
Also, those who will be freshman, your last day of Edge is next Sunday, August 19th.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
This Sunday!
Don't miss Edge this Sunday if you will be in town! We only have 2 weeks left until we say goodbye to the freshman. So in light of that, we are going to be talking about "Living Life on Purpose." Do you ever wake up in the morning with no purpose and or no real reason for living? It happens, so we are going to go back to the basics and talk about why God has placed us on this earth. See you there.
Remember, ALL INCOMING FRESHMAN! YOUR LAST DAY AT EDGE IS SUNDAY, AUGUST 19!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Edge Hang Out Night!
Don't forget about our hang out night tonight! We have some special guests coming tonight. A band called "Forever is Waiting" (aka Maddie's band) will be performing for us in the high school room! So we will be jamming along with the band, hanging out, having some pizza, and playing some games. Want to hear a sample of Forever is Waiting, CLICK HERE!
Look forward to seeing you there from 7-8:30 TONIGHT!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
AGOW!
Hey all, it's AGOW time!
the Addicting Game for this week is similar to some other games we've had in the past (did you know that you can play all of our old games by going to the "addicting game of the week" tag on the sidebar?check it out!) but with a twist.
enjoy "Gravity Pods"
Sunday, August 05, 2007
The Happiest Place on Earth
Jillian and I just got back from our vacation in Florida with my family, and one of the days, we spent at Disney's Magic Kingdom. They call it the happiest place on earth. It was a wonderful day and we spent time riding rides, watching shows, eating lunch with Winnie the Pooh and frolicking around singing zippity doo da. Ok, everything but the last part. We were with my niece and nephew and they were loving disney world, but by the end of the day, they were tired, crying, complaining, and very irritable. By the end of our day at the happiest place on earth, we had the unhappiest kids on earth. It made me think of the difference between joy and happiness. The truth is happiness only lasts for a little while. Joy is a complete satisfaction. Happiness leaves us wanting more. Joy doesn't leave us thirsting for anything else. Of course, the question is what is the source of your joy or happiness? Is it something of this world like disney world or video games or food. If it is, you will never experience true joy. A complete joy comes from knowing Jesus Christ and resting in his promises with the security of knowing you are his forever. That is joy.
It's good to be home and I will see all of you soon!
Saturday, August 04, 2007
You shoud comment on this post.
Well, you guys, I've noticed that people rarely leave comments on the blog anymore. Why is this? I don't know the answer, but I know I want things to change! So, let's see how many comments we can get on this post. You could be part of a revolution! No pressure to be clever, funny, or interesting...just leave a comment. In fact, I'll give you a question to get you going....What word or phrase do you overuse? Or, if you don't find yourself overusing a word or phrase, what's one that you've noticed people overuse? For me, it's "Heck no!" Oh, and you don't have to answer the question. Any comment will do. And, if you leave a comment under your name I will give you candy at church tomorrow morning. Am I trying too hard?
Happy commenting!
Thursday, August 02, 2007
The year ahead....
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Optical Illusions!
These are all chalk drawing illusions from a guy named Julian Beever....pretty cool.
