Its a Beagle Kind of Life

The rest of the photos from this day could be seen or ordered here.

I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.

- C.S. Lewis

The weather in Birmingham has been rough to say the least. It's cold. Windy. Rainy. We even had a little snow. I lost count, but I don't think I saw the sun for seven days straight. Nevertheless, I refused to stay indoors this Lord's day and decided to spend some time outside and take Pepper (my beagle) to the dog park. To my delight, others joined in a celebratory spirit that said, yes it's finally ok to go outside without fourteen layers of clothes. The sun makes me happy.

Below are photos I snapped of all the little ones that decided to come out. By the way, if you are thinking of getting a dog, get a beagle. And adopt. And you need to check out the SOS Beagle Rescue in Birmingham. They came today in full force. I'm just saying, when the beagles show up, it's their world and all the other dogs are just in it.

SBF Youth Camp Day 4 Slideshow and Reflections

Hey guys!

Here is the last post from the Saved by Faith Youth Camp 2012. Below is a slideshow of the days events including Brother Bills message in the morning, games, belly flop contest, and shaving of Bill's hair.

As for a quick update on my pinky, I got x-rayed on Monday when I was back and heard from the radiologist yesterday that nothing is broken. Praise the lord. Its still pretty sore and needs some stretching but it should be fine.

Today is exactly one week from the last day at camp, which now feels like a very long time ago. Settled into a routine? I'm fighting for one now. A quick note, brother Tom's message on the importance of the church really resonated with me as many people are using more online and non-traditional content to be encouraged with the truth. As a result, I could see the myriads unintentionally and unknowingly devaluing the importance of meeting up with one another as stated in Hebrews 10:25 for encouragement and edification. As stated (by Brother Tom), their are no rogue Christians and the vehicle by which the gospel goes forth is the church. If you love Christ, love what he loves. He loved the church and gave himself for her. It is his bride.

Lastly, Brother Tom's closing remarks on the resurrection was excellent. He began with the idea of Copernicus and the effect it had of the society and culture of the time because of the paradigm shift. However, a shift that is even more important is the concept of the gospel, especially the idea of the resurrection. If Christ is raised from the dead, he has victory over the biggest stumbling block (to living for God, living by faith, etc) - death. Again and again, Paul's exhortation is that we united in Christ, his death and resurrection (Col 3, Roms 6). To me the natural question is, if we believe this is true, why aren't we sold out?

Guys, its been great. I am excited for next year, but I'm more excited for today. It is the Lords day. I've wrote enough. Check the video below and send it around. All the photos of your churches are below:

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