Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Letting Go

Letting go is the hardest things to do.

Letting go of the side of the pool so you can swim is hard. Letting go of the hand that’s holding you so you can walk is hard.

All of these things have some risk involved, but also necessary if we are to grow and experience new adventures and growth. The problem is that we always tend to hang on, simply so we can maintain our sense of security. The problem is, as a Christian, Jesus doesn’t call you to a life of security but a life of surrender!

Surrender means that you are no longer in control. It means that you no longer drive or steer the wheel. It also means that you no longer take the credit for you successes or your failures. If you let go and let God guide you to the places He wants to take you, no matter how scary the road may seem or how deep the pool may be, He is the one that is in control.

Letting go is risky business, but without risk there can be no reward. Mark Batterson, in his book “In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day” said it best, “When we live in fear afraid to take risks, we rob God of the glory that is rightfully His.”

What do you need to let go of today? What are you holding onto so tightly that you can’t experience the joy that God wants to give you?

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Price for Popularity

Last night was another incredible night where real connection was made for so many! I love Monday nights even when most of the country took the day and night off.

Im super excited about this next series we are launching "Sellin Skin." In our culture where, who you are and who you know take center stage amongst most of our friends, we will be talking about the price that we pay to climb the popularity chart.

The problem begins where our identity in Christ ends!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Greatest Comeback of All Time

So if your not planning on coming to Generate tomorrow night, then let me tell you what you are going to miss.

First, we are taking a look back at all the best and funniest Tony illustrations since we started, but second, there is a special guest entertainer that we are lucky enough to have back to Generate.

He has graced our stage once in a random rendition of a popular 90's theme song but tomorrow nights song will most certainly break all barriers and records when it comes to illustrations.

Dont miss this night! Whatever you do, dont miss this night!!!