Sunday, February 26, 2006
Great Weekend
This weekend we were in Carlisle with our PowerKidz group from the church for a Narnia-themed camp about missions, among other things. Even though I'm pretty much exhausted right now, we had a great time. Our kids were great, the meals were great, the sessions were awesome, the praise and worship time was great. Everything was just great : )
The weekend focused on using the Chronicles of Narnia (which, by the way, is an allegory about the life of Christ. If anyone tells you differently, they're not quite right about what they're talking about.) as a way to witness to friends and loved ones that don't know Jesus. It was just awesome to see how simple Christianity is when you really break it down to a child's level. It's so simple. I think as adults we tend to make it too complicated sometimes. We try too hard, when all we really need to do is come to God like a little child.
I was amazed to watch how receptive our kids were to the different sermons and talks given throughout the weekend. When there was a time to pray, they were up there praying for each other, crying with each other, laughing with each other, and when people were bullying their friends, they stood up for each other. It was a great bonding time for all of us I think. I really go to know the kids better and just appreciate spending time with them. Life is so much simpler when you see it from the perspective of a child.
I have so much more I'd like to write, but it's hard to get it all in to words right now.
To my friends that don't know Jesus as their savior. It is my sincere prayer that you make a decision to invite him into your life to be your Savior. It's a decision that you'll never regret, and it's a decision that will save your life for eternity.
The weekend focused on using the Chronicles of Narnia (which, by the way, is an allegory about the life of Christ. If anyone tells you differently, they're not quite right about what they're talking about.) as a way to witness to friends and loved ones that don't know Jesus. It was just awesome to see how simple Christianity is when you really break it down to a child's level. It's so simple. I think as adults we tend to make it too complicated sometimes. We try too hard, when all we really need to do is come to God like a little child.
I was amazed to watch how receptive our kids were to the different sermons and talks given throughout the weekend. When there was a time to pray, they were up there praying for each other, crying with each other, laughing with each other, and when people were bullying their friends, they stood up for each other. It was a great bonding time for all of us I think. I really go to know the kids better and just appreciate spending time with them. Life is so much simpler when you see it from the perspective of a child.
I have so much more I'd like to write, but it's hard to get it all in to words right now.
To my friends that don't know Jesus as their savior. It is my sincere prayer that you make a decision to invite him into your life to be your Savior. It's a decision that you'll never regret, and it's a decision that will save your life for eternity.
Copyright 2005 Jared Barden
