Passion. Webster defines it as:
Pronunciation: 'pa-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin passion-, passio suffering, being acted upon, from Latin pati to suffer -- more at PATIENT
Date: 13th century
1 often capitalized a : the sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death b : an oratorio based on a gospel narrative of the Passion
2 obsolete : SUFFERING
3 : the state or capacity of being acted on by external agents or forces
4 a (1) : EMOTION (2) plural : the emotions as distinguished from reason b : intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction c : an outbreak of anger
5 a : ardent affection : LOVE b : a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept c : sexual desire d : an object of desire or deep interest

What I want to know is "Are you passionate for Jesus? If so, why? Where does that passion come from? How do you sustain passion? What does 'passion' look like in your life?"

Sorry about the absence of posts lately. God's been getting my attention, but I'm not sure I have it all sorted out...yeah, like that ever really happens...:). I will be posting some thoughts here, though, in the days to come.

Seems like a common problem, doesn't it? Danielle writes, "Loneliness is one of those feelings that always gets a grip on my heart. It has these fingers that just hold on with the tightest of grips with one motive—to not let God release me..."

For more about her ideas, click the pic at the top of the post.

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae.

The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm.

Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

amzanig huh?

Release Time is back!
There's a move of God on the way, and it's taking place on your school campus, sort of. Did you know that you are allowed by law to take an hour a week out of class for Religious Instruction? Yup, that's right. Follow this link to find out more and download a permission form (you gotta have it to take part in Release Time.)

Release Time article

I am helping lead the group at State High. There are groups from all schools forming, and I think it's a great opportunity for you to meet some new friends, grow in your faith, and be part of the move of God!

Pure Freedom Retreat October 17-18
We're headed to Chambersburg for our fall retreat. We'll be joining hundreded of other students for this fast-paced and exciting event, full of worship and life-changing teaching. God dreams of you walking in his freedom. You will not be disappointed in this weekend! This is not your ordinary sex-talk retreat!



$65 covers you for room, board, and registration.
We'll leave from Calvary at 2:30 Friday (you're out of school, so no worries!)
We'll be back late Saturday night.
We're staying at the Hampton Inn in Chambersburg.

Bring a Bible and notebook, and come ready to get your share of Pure Freedom!

The Rain Wins! The hayride will be postponed
Boo hoo hoo...The sky is cryin'...It's raining, it's pouring...We're trying to schedule for a date that works with our calendar. We'll keep you posted. Sorry folks...