Fridays, and Bible Study Revelations, and Youth Congress . . . Oh My!

GOOD MORNING WORLD!

I have no earthly idea as to why I'm in such a good mood this morning (it might have something to do with the fact that it's Friday) but luckily for you I am. I feel like I could take on the world's problems. And so apparently does this guy.

You know, in New York, I could probably set up a stand like that on the corner and make a fortune. Only in New York people, only in New York.

Things I Never Knew

For our mid-week service/bible study our pastor has been going through Search for Truth in an effort to help the congregation learn how to teach a bible study to new converts. Well, the time has come for me to admit that there are things in/about the Bible that I never knew. And what, you might wonder, could astound a former bible quizzer and preacher's kid?

1. Did you know that Jude (the author of the book of Jude, not the Jude from "Hey Jude") was the brother of Jesus? Me, I was clueless. I knew James and one of the Johns were his brothers but Jude . . . I had no idea.

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2. Did you know that the Lord had told the children of Israel that they could eat locusts and beetles. They were considered among the clean animals and were actually nutritious. Guess John the Baptist wasn't so wierd afterall.

I'll keep the insights coming. I still don't believe that I didn't know about Jude.

North American Youth Congress (NAYC)

Monday starts bible quizzing at the UPCI's NAYC (I will kindly keep my comments on the removal of these events from General Conference to myself). Services will start on Wednesday evening. Youth Congress can probably best be described as a whirlwind of activity. You barely have time to eat, let alone sleep. And this year, for those of you that cannot attend (me included ) the staff and friends of 90&9 are bringing Youth Congress to you.

I have been so gracious as to give up a week of my time as August's blogger to allow them to bring you up to the minute details on the happenings in Columbus. Mind you, I didn't give up my space without wringing a promise from Kent that I'd be able to steal a few extra days from September's blogger (sorry to whomever you are).

So Monday morning I'll be here with some inspiration to get us through the morning (it may take several cartoons, quotes and jokes to make it through a Monday) and then the NAYC staff will take over in the afternoon. I'll be back full time on August 16.

Insights to Uzza

This afternoon I'll post a look at our next biblical character. Bet you can't guess who it is.


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