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On Wednesday, we talked (among many things) about Christian Stereotypes. And it was awesome.

We actually made a small list of some of the things we've heard through the years.

Then we ripped up our lists.

Because Christianity isn't about a list of do's and dont's. It's not about acting perfect and saying the right things. And it's certainly not about judging others. That's human corruption and dead religion.

It's an invitation more than anything...to a life filled with meaning, love, acceptance, and purpose. It's like nothing this world has to offer.

IT'S A RELATIONSHIP.

The most rewarding, difficult, understanding, relationship you can ever be a part of.

All you have to do is accept the invitation.


Does this change your thoughts on personal faith at all?
Does this make sense?

Lyricism

Ever heard a good song lyric?
It's amazing what one person/group/band's collection of words put to a tune can do.
Sometimes a catchy tune isn't even necessary.

This song hits me because it implores questions we think and maybe even ask God, but tend to never be said out loud, and often remain unanswered if we don't do some searching. Hello run-on sentence. The lyrics are here if you want to read while listening, otherwise I recommend just hitting play and poking around the site to some sonic goodness.



So, in response, what are some of your favorite lyrics? Doesn't matter if it's Fergie or Tom Petty, you gotta have at least one song that hits home. Don't you?

Question of the Day - Sunday, March 21st

If you had to pick,
the one thing that you've learned the most from
in life is...

Update-opotamus

Alright this is the lowdown. Discussion is only 3 weeks old, going on 4. I'm not sure if you realize it, but that's actually amazing. Like, amazing and a half.

Not only because of the sheer number of people (even though Discussion would still meet if 2 people showed up each Week, averaging around 60 people each week is ridiculously exciting), but also because of the response. People are sending in emails, FB messages, notes in the dropbox, just to say how pumped they are to learn and grow with this group!

To get to the POINT, this post's purpose is to update those who have missed any of the three (3) meetings:

(the top Google images when "1,2,3" was searched)

Numero Uno: Pizza Day
Just under 100 people showed up to find out what Discussion was all about and score some pizza-goodness on the side (or maybe the other way around, haha). We had to sit around and listen to me nervously crack my fingers while trying to explain what the heck we do at Discussion.

Week 2: Nemo
There are things that separate us from God, straight-up. Finding Nemo metaphorically shows us some of these things, and also teaches us one undeniable truth: God will never stop chasing us, no matter what. He's always there with open arms, waiting. Especially if you've never accepted that love before. If you're there, listen--God's trying to tell you that IT DOESN'T MATTER. Anything you've done wrong that you hold against yourself, He doesn't hold on to that. Because He loves you in ways you cannot comprehend.
That's kinda sorta what we talked about. We also looked at these verses: click

The 3rd Meeting: Identity
We get a lot of crap from a lot of sources, telling us who we are. Magazines, T.V., boyfriends/girlfriends are only some of the things telling us. Who we should be, what is funny, what is right/wrong, what love looks like, gets pumped into us everyday.
It becomes suffocating at times. Have you ever asked, "who am i?"
That's what we did in small groups during week 3.
Then we looked at the ONE source that never fails, tears down, or manipulates.
We read these

Any questions?
Was anything missed?

RuhruhruhRepost

Although this was posted on the site a couple weeks ago, it went so well with this week's discussion, a repost seemed necessary.

No preface this time though (except this sentence); just watch it on full screen with the volume WAY up, then post a comment in response, and respond to other people's responses, and so on.

Finding

This Wednesday at Discussion we'll be getting right into it by talking about the central message of Christ in a way you probably haven't seen or though of before. Questions of different kinds have come in, and in all of them there is one underlying theme to be addressed:

Our God, is a RELENTLESS God.

We're going to take a quick look at the traditional meaning behind this, then bring it full circle with a comparison to...as you probably guessed from the picture...Finding Nemo.

But if you want to know the surprise ending, you have to be there Wednesday to find out!

Don't forget to PACK A LUNCH (pb&j's will be provided if that's an issue, or if you simply forget. But don't, por favor?)

Thoughts?
Who's your favorite Finding Nemo character and why?

Let's Get This Started

First meeting...check : )

The amount of people was mind-blowing, apologies for the lack of pizza.

I feel like this is an appropriate verse for the beginning of something that is new, could face some opposition, and involves a whole lot of teenagers getting together at one time:

Don't panic. I'm with you.
There's no need to fear for I'm your God.
I'll give you strength. I'll help you.
I'll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you. -- Isaiah 41:10

Let's get this community started! Keep up the COMMENTS, we have a lot to learn from each other.

How'd it go for you?