It's all in the approach - building update too

The headline in a recent New York City newspaper read like this, "Atheists - Go to Hell!"  The writer was responding to the recent court action that a group of atheists sought to try to stop the construction of a cross as part of the Ground Zero memorial in lower Manhattan, New York City.  Yes, the title is shocking and many might argue, true.  But that's really NOT what we want.  As followers of Christ, we don't want ANYONE to go to hell...


2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."


And that should be our desire too, that NONE should perish, that no one should leave this life without hearing about Christ's love and forgiveness and having the opportunity to follow Him.


I think I am more taken aback by the potential idea behind the article's title than the words themselves.  And I admit that as I look at people around me, I am not always thinking about them through God's eyes, through His eyes of compassion.


What about that person who sits in front of you on the bus, or in front of you in line at the store?  What are YOU thinking about them as you observe their behavior, their dress, their words and attitude?  If there is one thing about the article's title that struck me, it is "Dave, are you thinking the same thing? Those people who don't care about God or just want their own agenda...who needs them?"


Yep, time for an attitude check, for a spirit check from God.


On a different note, the new YFC recreational center in Halfmoon continues to grow.  The pictures below show you just some of the progress on the inside and out.  If you would like to see it firsthand, let me know via email or by phone at YFC - 518-783-5332.

God bless you. Thank you for praying for us and for your desire to see EVERY young person experience God's love, forgiveness and new life.