Big Events

a Biblical thought...
While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, "Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely." (Luke 20:45-47)

a Book thought...
Experts say it takes twenty-one days to develop a habit. I want to encourage you for the next three weeks to cordon off about forty minutes of your morning or evening and take the time to delve into the Word of God. (p76 Cordeiro)

a Dave thought...
As we approach INSANE our 500+ youth event in January I have asked myself why are we organising another event? I often think that our youth today are spoilt with quality events and are often over entertained but under discipled. Sitting in our Territorial Cadidates Council this year has made me more aware than ever that many candidates have felt called during large events such as ACC, Double Impact (2004) Connections 07 and the like. So I continue my love hate relationship with events. I love them because it is often these times when God impacts individuals lives and calls them to greater things, but hate them because the more we rely on entertaining youth once a year rather than weekly interaction and relationships the more likely we are to connect them to the God of hype rather than a God of love.

Just a thought.