Embracing the Red Rubber Ball

Ah, it's Dodgeball season, and all is well with the world. Whether you're failing a class, in debt by a thousand dollars, or about to be hauled off to jail, how can you be upset with Saturday fast approaching?

Now I'm assuming the vast majority of you has selected that one person that you want to hit with a ball the most {cough Josh cough}, and that's fine {cough Josh cough} as long as you realize that this is only a game {cough Josh cough}. But whether you're throwing the ball or on taking a hit in the face (which is illegal of course) you will have a fantastic time.

I'd like to address your attention for a moment to Jake's wrap up of the latest series. I've informed all of you that the gears have been shifting and forcing me to reevaluate where I am spiritually, but since then I've adopted a new sample of though: With where I am spiritually, how is that affected where other's around me are spiritually? Have I been doing my part as a trendsetter, as a Christian? Some of you might already realize this, but let me tell you that people really do look to us as Christians to put their lives in perspective. They really do watch you like a hawk when they notice you're not like the world. For some odd reason to them, you're different, and they are attracted to that.

With that you must recall what Jake said about in whatever you do, give it your best. That is so true, another first hand perspective from myself. Whether it's sports, music, school, whatever, if you succeed at something then other's will notice and respect you for that. With this God gives us a 'crowbar' if you will to get involved in others' lives, thus creating a chance to reveal God's love. All of this could happen by showing them how to solve that Algebra problem, or helping them with their free throw, or (cough hitting Josh with a dodgeball cough}, etc. Don't limit yourself to mindful boundaries for God is beyond our ability to comprehend therefore there are no limitations with Him.

I want to apologize for not staying up to date with y'alls' blogs, but I've been swamped lately and hardly have time to scope out our very own Youth Pastor's. But don't think I don't care about your updates, on the contrary I find them most exciting. Alright, well I need to bring this to a close. For your entertainment is a picture of me back a year ago in another intense Dodgeball tournament. Enjoy.
Remember: Dodge, Dive, Dip, Duck, and Dodge.