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By Andrew Strom.
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I write this as a musician and a radical. Christian Youth of America, your generation is dying, and I need to ask if you are EXTREME enough to provide the answers. We know there never was anyone more “Extreme” than Jesus. But what about you?
Christian Youth, I need to ask why you sit in the padded pews of your fathers while all around the darkness takes your cities and your friends.
I need to ask why you worship the great god of Entertainment, just like your parents before you – but a bit ‘louder’ – and think that is “radical”.
I need to ask why you think it is “extreme” to slam and dance, when all the while the devil owns your streets, and fat Record Companies line their pockets with your cash.
I need to know why you have allowed the system to make you a slave – a “consumer” – a clone. I need to know why you can be sucked into buying $150 shoes and $200 sunglasses – while 30,000 children die of starvation every day.
I need to know why you will not cry out to the rich money-preachers “REPENT”. I need to know why you still enjoy it when they tickle your ears and never speak of Hell. I need to know why you accept it when their gospel sounds like a toothpaste commercial – all slick and no substance. Well-dressed drones with plastic smiles, selling you the latest line in snake-oil, WHEN WILL YOU WEEP?
I look at your piercings and your tattoos and your hair and I still must tell you: You are nowhere near EXTREME ENOUGH. The outward appearance will not do.
The time is coming when an army of young warriors will hit the streets – fearless and bold beyond anything we have ever seen. Even death itself will hold no fear. They will cry to the church “REPENT” and to the comfortable, “SELL what you have and GIVE TO THE POOR”. They will be hated and despised by religious authorities. They will openly condemn the TV preachers and have nothing to do with the watered-down pap that passes for ‘gospel’ in our day. They will reject sin and love people – even the homeless and the very least. Utterly pure of heart, they will make friends with the prostitutes and the gang bangers. They will look and sound just like Jesus.
With great daring and ruthless aggression, this army will make war on the devil and the darkness. Their music will be hymns of battle. Their sound will ROAR over the crowd. Truly these shall be the ‘Sons of Thunder’.
Christian Youth of America, can you not hear the call of God in this hour? All heaven awaits the moment when you will arise and ACT on behalf of your generation.
To the Christian Youth of America, I say:
It is time to get “EXTREME”.
God bless you all.
Andrew Strom.
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The answer is that in the matter of right and wrong — nothing is little; certainly, nothing is insignificant. Duty is duty, whether it be the smallest, or the greatest task. You are on the highway to nobility of character, if you learn to be trustworthy concerning the smallest things. He who is careful in little things, rises a step higher every day. He who is faithful in little things, is then entrusted with larger responsibilities.
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Children Obey Your Parents? But How?
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If you are a child, read this to your parents so that you can train them well. If you are an adult, then you may wish to read this together with your child.
First, kids, it is YOUR parents you are to obey. It is up to your parents to tell you which other adults are to be obeyed. Probably they will want you to obey teachers, policemen, some church leaders, babysitters they chose, and your grandparents. If you have a question about who to obey, please ask your parents first, even if you have to say to the other person, “Please wait a minute and I’ll ask my parents if this is OK.” Never obey anyone who is trying to do you harm. If anyone tries to harm you or make you feel uncomfortable, tell your parents or teacher immediately. You are to be respectful of everyone, but to obey your parents fully.
This means NOW. Immediately! The first words out of your mouth after your mom or dad give you something to do should be “Okay, mom” or “Okay, dad.” Then rise and do it. Be happy in the way you say that. Attitude is important.
“But what if something else makes it impossible to do what my parent asks?” It’s simple to fix that one. Here’s what you do. You appeal to your parent. But it needs to be done the right way. Say, “Mom, I’m ready to obey you right now if you wish, but would you mind if I ask you something first?” Likely your mom will say, “No, I don’t mind.” Then you can tell mom or dad whatever you need to, such as, “Well, you asked me to finish my homework before I get up from the desk. Which thing would you like for me to do first?”
You get the idea? Let’s go over it again. After you hear the command, say something kind like “Yes sir.” Then get up and do what is asked for. If you have some reason, you cannot do it, or strongly prefer not to do that at that time, you may ask if you can say something first. If you get permission to do that, then share your idea. That’s called an “appeal.” Then do exactly what your parent tells you that you should do. It’s simple.
Now, maybe you might want to practice making an appeal together right now to make sure you have it down. Once you know how to appeal, everyone will be much happier, including you. Enjoy obeying!
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