For ALL YOUTH MINISTERS, PLEASE CONSIDER THESE VIDEOS

For excellent commentary on issues in Youth Ministry, I highly encourage everyone to investigate these videos by Minister G.Craig Lewis:

Of course, some may be wondering what my stance is with Mr.Lewis regarding his beliefs on Holy Hip Hop & what the Bible says on the issue. Personally, as with the majority, there are MANY THINGS which I believe he was right on point with & other things that may be extreme. Go here to find out:

http://emissary7.wordpress.com/2007/10/19/can-hip-hop-be-holy/

  By the way, This one’s an interview with that pastor from an Urban
Churchup north that’s a Holy Hip Hop church.
http://www.vft.ag.org/enrichment/fall04.cfm), whose PASTORED under a man by the name of Urban D. It Seemed
pretty intriguing/insightful on many points, & I think you’ll all be interested greatly by it:

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Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Here’s a music video of his as well:

 In my opinion, he’s a perfect demonstration of being in the culture but not OF THE CULTURE….and that it CAN BE DONE.

Also….Check out this one as well by Tye Tribbet, which seemed pretty interesting too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWUUfX3CY6k&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYHyAqzBOgA&mode=related&search=

This was his actual interview on TBN:

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I’m guessing that alot of the information, especially among some who may say one
thing & yet promote another, may seem a bit crazy to sort through………but if
nothing else, it’ll give something to think about…..& I just thought it’d be
something interesting to consider in growing in learning how to discern “good” from “evil” & check everything one says/does with the way God
see things in His Word,…..even if it seems what someone is saying/doing seems
may be godly on ALOT OF POINTS…..

Joel Osteen Interview…..& the GOSPEL VIEW ON THE ISSUE

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Part 2

Above are clips from the recent interview by Larry King with Osteen on various issues. Needless to say, it was a very intriguing interview.

There were many things I was glad that Joel Osteen brought up (and I’ll adress those later on)…..but there were of course many things that tripped me out in hearing it, such as His endorsment in Rommey & claiming he was a Christian because he claimed Christ/had the same values (even though he was a Mormon) and not wanting to preach about HELL/JUDGEMENT in order to reach people for Christ. Though I definately feel for the man, it must be said that niceness is not the subsitute for godliness……
Below are some EXCELLENT video rebuttals to MANY of the mentalities of HEALTH/WEALTH that many such as Osteen/others have promoted for a LONG WHILE….as well as many other issues regarding the STATE OF THE PULPIT TODAY……..& on many of the things which Mr.Osteen is DOING RIGHT & what the Bible says about to make the Balance:

Jesus LIVING SINGLE??? An interesting Dialouge on the Scandalous Claim of Jesus NOT BEING CELIBATE

This may seem like an odd post, but I posted it seeing all of the allegations that have come up in our time about Jesus not truly being a virgin but hooking up with Mary.M (“Divinci Code”, anyone?

In paticular, there was a conversation taking place on the Catholic Forum at Carm ( http://www.christiandiscussionforums.org/v/showthread.php?t=66626 ), with the opening question being this:

My dear Protestant, can you prove Jesus’ celibacy?

We go back and forth proving that Jesus did wed, and you (the Protestant) keep insisting that Jesus never did wed.

Can you show me from Scripture where it is proven that Jesus never did marry?