Much to learn from 'young people!'

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

My apologies for not writing til today; however, it has been a 'whirlwind' of tidbits of activity, these past few days. If you wish, you can refer to May 22nd post of 'Meaningful Moments!'; and to May 23rd's post, of 'Appreciate Your Blessings'; for some bittids of background.

To recap, we enjoyed a warm sunny weekend. Sunday afternoon found us gardening and clearing up 'clutter'. Amazing what had accumulated; even before we moved here, three years ago. In the morning, I enjoyed the Vision Channel; and I will touch briefly on their wonderful teachings in the next few posts. However, if you are sincerely interested to expand your knowledge of Him, and to genuinely gain a better understanding of His Message, best still to tune into 'Hour of Power' - www.hourofpower.org; 'Enjoying Everyday Life' - www.joycemeyer.org; and 'Living Truth' - www.livingtruth.ca.

Yesterday (seems so long ago) was a full Monday; and we are grateful to have accomplished a fair amount of tidbitz. We know we could not have done it alone; and we are Thankful for His Guidance and Direction; hence joyful Blessings in abundance, that came our way! We must NOT ever Rely upon our own understandings; He wants us all to always Depend on Him; so that He can Direct our paths for His Purpose.

While we were out yesterday, a couple of people ('young people!') asked how I was doing. I immediately thanked them for their kind words; and replied, 'Never Better' (Wrote a couple of posts - January 7th & 8th of 2008); and when I told them the story of 'Never Better', they beamed and it was as if they 'shone' for a bittidz! One of the people, I gently 'witnessed' to, was totally receptive!

There are NO coincidences! Last night, we watched a special program, 'It's Hip to be Holy'. To give you a bit of gist, here is a tid of encouraging news, methinks!

"Toronto youth pastor Nate Gerber, who's known for replacing hymns for hip hop, features prominently in new Global documentary Hip 2 B Holy".

"Narrated by Global National anchor Kevin Newman, who also co-wrote and co-produced the documentary, Hip 2B Holy ventures inside Canada's evangelical underground to reveal its growing influence, supporters, and political aspirations".

"For instance, the documentary introduces viewers to the Connexus Community Church, a church in Barrie, Ont., that holds its services in a local multiplex movie theatre, and uses the Internet and Video on Demand to reach its congregation".

"The documentary also follows the stories of young people associated with the evangelical movement, including Nate, a charismatic youth pastor in Toronto who replaces hymns with hip hop, and Aaron, an atheist whose devout girlfriend hopes he will embrace her faith".

Also, upon reflection, I am glad 'Aaron' is attending the services; and gaining further insights of Jesus Christ, as well as enjoying the Bible. I hope he and his girlfriend, Heather, will ultimately make their lives together; however, in the 'bigger eternal picture', he will have a better address with Jesus, if he chooses to 'embrace Him'. If Aaron decides to 'reject' Christ; methinks that he will not be residing at a good address. (If you wish, you can refer to my posts of June 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th of 2008 etc, as they share tidbits of how Alan 'witnessed' to me; thereby, me genuinely inviting Jesus into my life). Amazing what does happen, when one accepts Jesus Christ into one's heart; as, you are forever 'changed', and you look at each day, very differently; as well as very thankfully.

Hope these are bittids of refreshing encouragement to those of all tid ages! The above photo is of Nate; and good on him, for what he is doing to further spread the message of the Good News!

Peace and God Bless.

P.S. 'Am Young at Heart'; and yet, Hurrah for the 'young people!!!' There is much to learn from them!

P.P.S. Am thankful for the rain today; it is just pouring! However, all the flowers are being wonderfully watered etc, and I am appreciative for this quiet moment, to 'Praise Him In All Things!'