For a cause

Have you ever cared deeply about something so much that is causes you to take action for a cause? When I think about that question the civil rights moment comes to mind. People joined the cause of protecting African Americans civil right in the 50’s and 60’s. People would protest, lobby the law makers/ government, and give their time money and energy to the social injustice that was taking place during that time period. I thank those that took a positive stance for that cause because they helped pay a way for the better civil rights we all have today.

There is a group of young people that I applaud for their involvement in the social injustice of the Invisible Children. As we hosted around 250 or so young people Sunday through Wednesday I was inspired by their passion for doing what they could do to see the injustice of what is happening to the children and youth of Uganda. These teens and “20 something’s” flew, drove, and even hitched hiked from all over the Untied State so that they could come to Washington D.C to be a voice for the voiceless. They slept on the gym floor, titled hallways, and sleeping bags because they felt like they would and could make a difference for these children through making these horrible things that are being done to them known. These was the most respectful group that I have seen stay here at Mount Oak.

They sacrificed a lot for this cause. It made me thing upon my own life. What cause am I passionate about? Yes I am a Christian and my passion is being a strong Christian but what pulls my heart strings? What pulls your heart strings? What “cause” moves you to action? We as Christians are called to stand up against injustice. Which one/ones will you stand up for? Again I applaud the Invisible Children movement and to Lindsay Aiello for hosting over 200 people that took a stance for a cause!

Ways teenagers are like toddlers

Ways teenagers are like toddlers

They bring hurricane impact to every clean and ordered room they ENTER.

They think burps and farts are the funniest things in the world

Lyrics are a secondary consideration with their music favorite music

“I want” and “I need” are interchangeable statements for both

They both think they are OLDER than they are.

Are these true?

Misunderstood

Have you have felt misunderstood? I think all of us have at some point. I think Jesus was one of the most misunderstood person ever. He came to which was his own but they did not receive Him. So many people do get it or Him. Where in you life have you been misunderstood? Maybe it is with you family, friends, when you were in school, people in the church, or any other area. Pleas share for this could encourage others.