Is It Just Me?

Is it just me, or does it seem that those of us who go to church get kind of a bad rap today?  Some people look at Christians as judgmental, intolerant, even hateful.  Well, I want to clear up a few things about the church I attend: The church I attend views ALL people as God's children--Loved as they are. The church I attend feeds the hungry in my community. The church I attend doesn't agree with everything you do, but loves you anyway. The church I attend is free of judgement.  After all, we ALL fall short. The church I attend will not turn you away because we disagree with something you've done or said in the past. The church I attend believes in the word of God and it's ability to change lives. The church I attend believes in open hearts, open minds, and open doors. The church I attend believes that different people worship in different ways, and that's ok. When there's a disaster, the church I attend is one of the first on the scene offering ...

Is it just me, or are teenagers more talented than ever?  What do I mean?  I spent a wonderful Saturday night watching some rocking bands that, I'm amazed to say, are totally made up of kids in high school!  When I was in high school, we could barely get enough people in town to put together a decent band.  At this show, there were THREE acts, all by high schoolers, that were world's better than any band I was in in high school (or, for the most part, college).  I love seeing this, and can't wait to see where they end up.  If you get a chance, spend some time time watching your local teenagers rock out.  You won't regret it! Furious G.