“I am not” [explained]
In case some of you are confused on how to discuss the last post, here’s a bit of explanation so that the language I’m using makes a bit more sense: We talked about Peter’s denial of Christ in John chapter 18. Peter’s denial looks like this, “I am not.” Exact quote there… This contrasts strongly … Read more
Creation and Covenant
Since there is no Wednesday night church this week, let’s talk about something different (although not completely separate). I love the creation narrative and what it tells us about our relationship to God. To make the emphasis on the narrative’s poetic nature, I’ve paraphrased it. This isn’t to say that looking at the passage as … Read more
Redemption
Hey young friends! We’ve got next Wednesday off, so we have extra time to discuss! Let’s continue talking about covenant (and I am loving that you have figured out how important it is to talk about holiness as a part of covenant). Let’s also though, begin to talk about redemption. What does it mean to … Read more
Covenant
Okay. We’ll do some discussion words. To go with the topic for the evening, let’s continue some discussion on the idea of covenant and keep trying to think of how covenant is a part of our whole life. “Covenant” Go!
introduction
alright… here’s the idea I’ve begun this blog so that we can continue to talk about the thoughts and ideas thrown around at church and in youth group. It is my hope that we can take seriously what it means to continue to be Christians outside the walls of the church. The youth group is … Read more