tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86297077566009393752012-02-15T10:49:35.792-05:00Grow | Reach | Imitate | PursueKaranoreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-7971943874039841962008-09-14T05:05:00.001-04:002008-09-23T05:55:08.471-04:00

Here's a little thought for you parents out there (but youth keep reading!). Discuss it with your teens! It's my favorite topic of conversation with teens and parents - the difference between parenting as a rule enforcer versus parenting through living out the gospel. Same for the teen side of life - living by following a bunch of rules versus living out of our desire to please God.We did a

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"Don't Waste Your Life" is an excellent book that you can get for FREE on the Desiring God website. I highly recommend reading this one before getting out of high school. It will really help prepare you and get you focused on living for God and honoring him. It is especially great to read before planning for your future career and/or school choices. An awesome book!!Don't Waste Your Life also has

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Here's a great article by our favorite pastor and teacher. Make all the comments & questions you'd like.It's really important that you guys are getting deep into the Bible every day! Here's a bit of info to back that up and encourage you along the way. Keep up your daily quiet time - it really is the main thing that made me grow so much as a teen. Without the knowledge of what's there, you can't

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Another great one to make you think...Again, the direct YouTube Channel for Blair is http://www.youtube.com/user/P4CM

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This is an awesome video. We had it scheduled to show you guys, but we hope you can enjoy it now. Pass it along.If you want to see more from this gal, who has some powerful stuff, then search Blair Wingo on YouTube, or just go to her YouTube Channel directly - http://www.youtube.com/user/P4CM

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Although it is time to say goodbye to "paid" ministry with you guys, the relationships will gladly continue. We are still available to each of you when ever you need us. We have loved our past two years working with all of you. We are so excited about the foundation that you guys now have in scripture and accountability. We can't say enough how proud we are of so many of you!We know that you have

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-41912262472987608242008-09-03T05:57:00.000-04:002008-09-23T05:58:39.516-04:00

In light of all the developments, we are in the process of changing up the blog. You can look forward to a ton of great new content - interesting websites, videos, articles, and discussions - all kinds of things to help stretch your knowledge of Scripture and grow up thinking theologically about the world around you. Stay tuned and let us know if there are any features you'd like us to add.

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-28015279698243175202007-11-28T19:40:00.002-05:002008-09-10T16:01:18.689-04:00

The secret, dirty, unspeakable thing that we just don't want to talk about. Well, here it is...Lust - uncontrollable desire, raging hormones and thoughts, dirty secrets, impure thoughts... there's a ton of common definitions about sex and lust.What has the church taught you about sex?Just say no.Don't do it.Wait until marriage.It's dirty.It's good.Where have you learned the most about sex?

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-47763555516536299682007-11-14T19:17:00.001-05:002008-09-10T16:01:18.689-04:00

Gluttony isn't so bad. You gotta eat, right?Philippians 3: 19 talks about folks whose "god is their belly." Woah. Keep reading and he says "their glory is in their shame." That's a reference to sensuality - sex. What do you think about that? Right before this, in verse 18, he explains that these people are enemies of the cross. !!! Now, that sounds serious.Is the sin of gluttony only referring to

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-32521472537792450522007-11-07T19:38:00.001-05:002008-09-10T16:01:18.689-04:00

GGGGRRRReedThe American Way.Greed is the belief that everything belongs to you.That you have a God-given right to whatever you want.That you deserve the same things and accomplishments as someone else.Greed is what causes us to make what we want (a new car, Wii, iPhone, popularity) and turn that want into a NEED. Do you NEED those things we just listed? NO!Greed is what has caused us Christians

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-24524280442635493562007-10-31T19:35:00.000-04:002007-11-01T22:49:06.295-04:00

Sloth. What the heck is sloth? Isn't that some kind of animal with 3 toes?Sloth can be defined as a couple of things - laziness, depression, slowness, procrastination, refusing to act or obey, the "I don't care" attitude... those are just a few. Some other ideas we discussed related to sloth - doubt, hopelessness, despair, suicide, God doesn't care, the suspicious feeling that Jesus was lying

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-22268080772318136932007-10-24T19:32:00.000-04:002007-11-14T19:38:49.828-05:00

Ang-grrrr. Anger is violent. Ugly. Sinful. Well, what the heck do we do with our anger?Jesus got angry. We know this from Matthew 21. But if anger is a sin and Jesus was sinless, why is our anger a sin but not his? Simply put, it depends on our anger. Why are we angry? Is it because someone did something to us or because we see injustice to others? Jesus tore through the temple with what we call

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-38640811761276422832007-10-17T19:33:00.000-04:002007-10-17T20:36:39.566-04:00

Is there a difference between jealousy and envy?Your comments...jealous - want what others have, personal between people, an action or speaking envy - jealous with hatred, wanting others' stuff, the secret desire in your headHmm. Hard to tell the difference!Envy is the secret sin that makes us sad. It's secret because no one will know unless you act on it or talk about it. It's the sin that makes

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-49789651635507492982007-10-10T19:35:00.000-04:002007-10-10T20:47:38.471-04:00

Is pride a "Christian sin"?It is, not only because Christians are regularly guilty of this sin, but because we would not even know that pride is a sin without the example of daily living from Jesus.Pride used to be a sin. But sometime in the past, Pride took a trip to rehab, perhaps with Brittany, and all of the sudden, Pride is now a virtue. We are taught to have pride and display our pride.

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I AM ON A RAMPAGE!I am at war. I am aggressively searching out ways to defeat my enemy. I am ruthless in my assault. I am asking you to join me. What am I fighting? Sin. Sin in my own life. Sin in the lives of those around me that I love. Sin all around me. I am fighting it all! I am sick of an apathetic approach to tolerating pet sins that have been around for years. I want them gone

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-15557681269313205342007-09-26T19:25:00.000-04:002007-09-26T20:26:50.067-04:00

OK, this is serious. We walk around in America acting like we all believe in God. The survey we saw said 90% of Americans believe in God and 80% of Americans say they are Christians. WHAT?! Ok, so why then is this country so filled with SIN? Why is it that people can walk around in America and NOT HEAR THE NAME OF JESUS ALL AROUND US?! Well? The answer:FAKE CHRISTIANITYOh, yeah. We are

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-62662034332985600992007-09-21T09:39:00.000-04:002007-09-21T09:40:46.059-04:00

I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones? What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets? What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it? What if we flipped through it several times a day? What if we used it to receive messages from the text? What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it? What if we used it as we traveled? What

Karanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-8180090546886464822007-09-12T20:01:00.001-04:002007-09-12T20:01:44.216-04:00

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So what do think about all this real follower business? Do you think we need to shape up? Do you think we're doing things just fine as followers of Christ? Can people tell the difference in you? Do they really KNOW that you are a Christian without you saying it? Tonight we talked about taking a dive into the life Jesus has to offer. We just can't have it the way the world says and the way

Karanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-75389786860129106732007-09-02T09:16:00.001-04:002007-09-02T09:22:00.398-04:00

So, Wednesday night was awewome! We had all kinds of discussion going on about everything from tattoos to predestination. Where does that ever happen? It seemed like you were all excited about what what your peers were bringing into the conversations. So we have some questions...Were you challenged in your current thinking?Based on the many views that other students presented, do you think it

Karanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-328919149936658572007-09-02T09:14:00.000-04:002007-09-02T09:15:54.220-04:00

Article Date: Aug 31, 2007Poll: Faith, Family Make Youth HappyA newly-released survey by The Associated Press and MTV suggests religion and family are the top two factors in the happiness of U.S. 13 to 24 year-olds. Lisa Pearce, investigator for the National Study of Youth and Religion, told AP, "It's easier for kids who are happy and have things going well in their life to find the time and

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a new, fairly extensive survey of teenagers reports that the top factor in teen happiness, rated by the teenagers themselves, is time with family. amazing.a couple quotes from the article (the whole thing is worth reading):Spending time with family was the top answer to that open-ended question, according to an extensive survey — more than 100 questions asked of 1,280 people ages 13-24 —

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For You, LORD, are good, and ready to forgive,and abundant in loving-kindness to all who call upon You.Psalm 86:5"God is good all the time... and all the time, God is good." That is a popular little phrase that is quoted often in Christian circles. I really like that phrase... but here is the burning question: Do you and I really believe it? Is God really good all the time?BAD CIRCUMSTANCESWhen

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-71624731602498427722007-08-15T20:10:00.000-04:002007-08-15T20:15:48.725-04:00

My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity

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Bwah ha ha ha.

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usa today reports a new survey by lifeway that shows the number of young adults leaving protestant churches after high school is even more dramatic than we’d previously heard. i’d always thought the percentage was about 50. but this survey shows it’s more than 2/3, at 70%.most didn’t plan on leaving, when they were in high school:In most cases, the decision to leave was not planned far in advance

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Hey, folks! There are 40 people going to the Braves' Game!!We'll have info to pass out on Wednesday with all the details. I'll post it here, too.

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Back to School Bash!August 4 (Saturday Night)Doors open at 5:00 pmLockin until Sunday MorningHey, dude. You'll be already for church! Cost:$20 early bird special until Wed. July 25$25 from Jul 26 thru Aug 1Sorry, no additions after August 1The night features...Disco Night at the Braves' GameTicket for Braves' vs. CO Rockies (Woohoo!)Ticket for Post-Game Concert by Mercy MeLate Night Hoopla at the

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Hey, Parents.I've posted an article & response to an exciting development in the Christian world...Charlene E. Cothran, a major leader and activist in the homosexual community has been redeemed and has renounced her previously homosexual lifestyle for a life promoting Christ. I’m talking really promoting Christ, not the popular “God thinks homosexuality is OK” stuff either! She has now switched a

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Christian Critics Praise 'Evan Almighty'By CR Stafflink to story on The Christian Report Online(CR) – With the debut of “Evan Almighty” as the number one movie over the weekend, Christian critics have high praise for this sequel to “Bruce Almighty.” According to Nikki Rocco, head of distribution at Universal, unlike its predecessor, “Evan Almighty” was aimed at a family crowd, which could give

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Hey, folks. We will be bowling every Sunday night during the summer, possibly longer. Here are the details...Every Sunday Night 8 pm - 1 am (Come at 8, stay as long as you like.)Bowling at BrunswickCosmic bowling & Christian music2749 Delk Rd SE Marietta, GA 30067-6204 Site link $5 door fee ($2 goes back to Gateway Student Ministry!) $1 per game $1 shoes ($10 gets you 4 games & shoes, plus you

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Give this a view. It's a bit long, but worth the time. Wow.

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Hey guys. Copy & paste this post into a Word document. Edit the bracketed areas for personal info. Send out ASAP!!!! Send to your family, neighbors, friends, etc. You can get this done!!!! Example Support LetterDear [Recipient]: [date]I hope this letter finds you well! I’m writing to share with you an exciting opportunity that

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It's good to be back. We missed you all. Alaska was fantastic. We'll have pics posted eventually. Keep an eye out for that. We brought back some surprises to give away in the near future. Everyone give a big "Thanks!" to Jackie & Nicole for leading things while we were gone.

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Thank you for your commitment to praying for our youth! We are so glad you could visit our site. Please click on the comments link below to post your prayers. I know they would love to see how you are praying for them!Thanks,J & K

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-89737133289540779852007-05-09T23:29:00.000-04:002007-05-30T20:27:02.038-04:00

Totally random, buy a slice of pi! Yeah, the number, aka 3.14...Check it out at http://mysliceofpi.com/84.This idea from TimSchmoyer.

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Abuse, fighting, home alone, never talking, too much responsibility, no self worth, fear of growing up, can't make mistakes, disconnected, just want to get away...Sometimes our homes do hurt us. We learned some coping skills tonight that we can use and hopefully share with our friends when they have hurts at home. What do you think about tonight's message? What are you taking away from it? What

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-50016339275718903712007-04-29T21:55:00.000-04:002007-04-29T22:04:50.414-04:00

These ideas are for a mission trip, but you can apply them to camp and other events. You can also check this out (and a TON of other info) at the website for GO!students.I want to go on a mission trip this summer, but I don’t have the money and my parents can’t afford to send me either. How can I come up with the money?—Flat Broke It’s great that you want to go on a trip this summer! And don’t

Karanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-35863952198771792072007-04-25T22:59:00.000-04:002007-04-25T23:47:27.747-04:00

We're going to need a name for our room. Something like the cellar, the pit, the back room. Post your ideas. We'll be gathering them for a few weeks.

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Y'all don't forget to get signed up for camp. It is going to be awesome! We are teaming up with 2 other Atlanta area churches. DO NOT LET THE COST OF CAMP KEEP YOU FROM GOING! Just talk to us. We have ways to get you paid! If not working it out through Rent-A-Youth or our mega fund raiser, then we'll do what we can to help get a scholarship. But you have to tell us!!!Check out the awesome

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-5037118393535361322007-04-25T22:04:00.000-04:002007-05-02T20:32:02.799-04:00

Hey. We would love to hear what you guys have to say about the message tonight. Post here so we can get some dialog going.Additional bookmarks will be ready Sunday morning. We'll try to keep them stocked in the youth room so you can share with your friends.

Karanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629707756600939375.post-46257705214565835172007-04-16T13:21:00.000-04:002007-04-25T23:48:40.459-04:00

Welcome to the great blog-o-sphere for your very own voice in Gateway Student Ministries. Make sure you click on the ads at the bottom of the website as often as possible. We may be able to earn some money just by getting folks to click the ads shown. No need to buy or anything, just click. We hope you enjoy. J & K(Jonathan & Kara)

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