Challenging Normal

Wednesdays are my favorite day of the week. Youth Service tonight was not only awesome but fun. I am impressed with Uth Force students' ability to be transparent and open to God doing some deep things in our lives. At the end of the service the excitement in the air was electric as we talked about upcoming events and what is in store for us. Strap in and hold on, it is going to be a fun ride.

Sometimes our past situations and problems bog us down as we try to move forward in life. Paul challenges us in Philippians to forget what is behind and press toward the mark.

When we live in the past, we life on the defensive. We have to defend ourselves against ever getting hurt or feeling pain again. We put on masks or put up walls and loose our real selves along the way.

When we live in the past, we find our identity in our pain. We are afraid if we let go, then we will not get any attention or know who we are anymore.

Youth Convention is November 21-22 at Christ Chapel in Macon, GA. Cost is $60 and that covers registration, gas, hotel, and two meals. You need money for Saturday lunch, snacks, and shopping. We will leave from the church at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and return around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

There will be a cookout and movie night at our house December 7th. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Free burgers and dogs. Invite a friend and see you there.

December is going to be rocking. Our series will be "Unbelievable" and we will have a Christmas theme every Wednesday night. Stay tuned for more details.