Some missing posts

So let me catch you up on what you have missed.
We ended the Kingdom of God series with a night of worship. It was fun to sing together and the kids asked to do it more regularly.
We now find ourselves in the middle of a new series called "The Search for Truth" where we are learning to discern God's truth in media (meaning music, TV, movies, Facebook and so on).
The first week we laid out the tools necessary for assessing if what we are watching/listening to/partaking in is something that is good for us to do. Using Philippians 4:8 we ask 3 Questions
1. Is it True?
2. Is it Excellent?
3. Is it Wise?

By "true" we mean "does it line up with God's design for life?" Perspective is huge here. There can be "questionable" content, in some of the things teens may watch, but that really isn't the bottom line. We asked in what you are watching is the sin being portrayed as sin, or is it being glorified as something to be sought after and admired? That is a huge question.  
By excellent we mean, does it portray real life accurately and is it well done. Some songs can hit us like a ton of bricks because they say exactly what we wish we could express. That is an excellent song.
By wise we mean "is this something that is Spiritually Healthy? for me to be a part of?" sometimes things may be well done, and true, but not great for particular people to be watching or listening to.

This past week we had the kids go away and watch and listen to things they decided on in their D groups. Although the kids were wired (we are only a few days away from March Break) the discussion was pretty good. It was cool to see some of them really getting it.

We will continue the conversation over the next few weeks, but we will be taking a break next week to play some games and eat some food.

If your kids are planning on coming to our march break madness & mall rally event (for more details check out our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/events/397586496922059/ ) make sure they bring a permission form (or you speak to me directly)
Thanks, see ya in a couple weeks.
- Andrew