Here’s an article from the Christian Post that highlights some of the increasing trends and values that teens are embracing… No real shocks, but interesting none-the-less.
Year in Review…
Christianity Today lists the top 10 stories of 2007 that are significant to Christianity… As I read these I’m amazed, in some ways, at how quick this year has flown by, and how in other ways this has been one long year!
Click Here for the Top 10 Stories
Heart Tug…
If this doesn’t tug on your heart, nothing will…
Osteen Interview…
I get a lot of questions from students these days about Houston Pastor, Joel Osteen… questions/concerns about his books, sermons, theological beliefs, etc.. I came across this interview he had done reccently on Fox News, and I think he pretty much explains himself as best as anyone can.
In this interview, he talks about his role as a pastor, his views on sin, his belief that mormons are Christians, etc… Personally, I don’t endorse the theology of Joel Osteen at all. I used to feel his error wasn”t so much in what he was saying, as much as it was in what he wasn’t saying… but this interview shows me otherwise.
Anyway, thought I’d pass it along for any folks curious about him and his ministry…
Fun Event Ideas for Christmas…
I did this last year… so I thought I’d throw it up again. Here’s a few links to some upcoming local events for the holidays. These are great ways to engage with the local community, as well as some good old fashioned Christmas fun! At the very least, these might provide some neat family, roommate, friend, or date options!
- Denton Square Lighting (11/29)
- Denton Outdoor Ice Rink (11/15 - 1/21)
- Highland Park Christmas Lights (11/23 - 1/1)
- Frisco Light Show & Weekend Events (11/23 - 1/2)
- Gaylord Texan Christmas & “Ice” Exhibit (11/15 -1/5)
- Festival of Trees (11/19-26)
- DFW Turkey Trot (11/22)
- Santa’s Live Reindeer (11/28 - 12/19)
- Home for the Holidays (11/23-25)
- Whistlestop Christmas Lights (11/21 - 1/1)
- Holiday Magic Gift Market (11/30 - 12-2)
- Reindeer Romp Run/Walk (11/30)
- A Broadway Christmas Carol (11/15 - 12/
- Flower Mound Christmas Tree Farm (11/23 - 12/25)
- Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree (11/23 - 12/25)
- Prairie Lights Drive Thru Park (11/22 - 12/31)
- Christmas on Main Street (11/30 - 12/22)
- Frosty the Snowman (11/23 - 12/23)
- The North Pole Express (Seasonal)
- Grapevine Carol of Lights (11/26)
- Grapevine Parade of Lights (11/29)
- Classic Christmas Movies on the Big Screen (Seasonal)
- Twinkle Light Boat Parade (12/1)
- “Best Time of The Year” Production (11/30 - 12/1
- Christmas in the StockYards (12/1)
- Holiday in the Aboretum (11/23 - 1/6)
- Michael W. Smith Holiday Show (12/4-5)
- Euforia Christmas (12/6)
- Christmas Productions at Prestonwood Baptist (12/1-1
- Ice Skating at the Galleria (Daily)
- Mckinney “Dickens” of Christmas Festival (11/23-24)
- Victorian Christmas (12/6)
- Holiday Around the Rim (12/
- Candlelight at Old City Park (12/8-9)
- Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children’s Parade (12/1)
- The Nutcracker (11/30 -12/23)
- Joy! A Christmas Celebration (12/15)
- Fair Park in Lights (12/17)
- Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show (12/1
- Denton Community Sing Along (12/19)
- Brave Combo Holiday Dance Party (12/21)
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas (12/2
- Grandbury Christmas Celebration (11/23)
- Six Flags Holiday in the Park (11/23 - 1/2)
