The Next Century

I am concerned about the next generation, especially of the Christian/Pentecostal witness. Young people today are so beseiged with voices crying for their allegiance. The world's pull is very strong on them. If we don't equip them with the truth now, we will lose them for the future. One of the ways we can equip them is to mentor them and replicate ourselves in them. I have a young friend at church who is my prayer partner during our prayer time on Sunday morning. During our altar time Sunday night, the pastor had us pray for our young people. I sought out my young friend, prayed for her and laid a heavy on her. I told her I wasn't going to be here forever and I needed someone to take my place. I asked her if she would be the one. She said she would. Now it is my responsibility to pray for her, to encourage her and to do whatever I can to help her make it as an adult woman into the next generation.

Go Vikings!!

Ben and I have just returned from a short trip to Cleveland, Tennessee, visiting Lee University for Homecoming. We so much enjoy this yearly jaunt. The scenery is beautiful, the activities are always first class and the music festival which caps off the weekend is the most exciting of all. More than five-hundred different young people sang and played instruments to the glory of God. It "never ceases to amaze us" at the talent of these fine young people. They are among the best of the best that the Church has to offer. When we hear of the terrible acts of deranged, mad persons, when we witness stupid, inhumane behavior, when we see the depraved lifestyle that satan must be totally delighted in, we are so grateful for Lee University's being a beacon of light for young people in this crazy world.