A super rollercoaster called "Thunder Road" was one of the chosen rides for a youth group I was with at an amusement park. It had two lines for you to choose from. One said, "Forward," and the other said, "Backward." You could ride "Thunder Road" in the conventional way, looking forward with at least a little chance to prepare yourself for what was coming. But the backward bunch - they had no idea what was about to happen to their body.
Everywhere we look, the news is not good. More companies are reducing the number of employees they have, driving many out of work. The stock market is bouncing around like a rubber ball, each bounce based on another tidbit of financial news. Due to the drop in stock prices, many retirement plans are worth half or less of what they were just 6-7 months ago. The world is in chaos. All of us have been caught up in the financial crisis we are currently facing. Some more than others. What are we to do?
For many believers, it begins with a tremendous sense of restlessness. If you're like many, you simply aren't satisfied with your life. You are hungry for something more...something bigger...something greater.
Your prayers and support made you a significant part of the recent Community Impact Week with over 4,000 participants and over 500 commitments to Christ. One parenting seminar attendee said, "Thank you so much. Today I felt like a failing parent, but you have given wonderful tools that give me hope. Thank you for the Scripture I can use as references to guide me." Your continued support will be used to rescue the spiritually dying.
