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Tonight was our question and answer night, which meant we had our normal Young Life (songs, games, laughter, talking about camp) but then, instead of a talk we gave everyone a bunch of note cards and pens, and told them any question is open to them, ask away. After letting everyone write down their questions all the leaders sat up front and we tried to answer as many as we could as honestly and fairly as possible. We had thirty five questions so we couldn't get to all of them at Young Life, but I continued answering questions with a group of ten or so people and we got through all of them but four. Special thanks tonight to Mike and Joy Fargo for a delicious dinner, to Mark and Rebecca Butler! I figured rather than write more about Young Life tonight I would just list all the questions students asked so you all could see the depth of the thoughts of young people today!
Questions:
Still Not a Christian, what now?
Does God rule the earth or does Satan?
How do I glorify Jesus in Sports?
How do we love when there is so much hate going on around us?
How do we know the Bible is true?
Why are there so mand different kinds/versions of the Bible?
Are people that say they believe in God but don't live a Christian life and still live a sinful life saved?
Can you lose your salvation?
Is there March Madness in Heaven?
Is/Why is cussing bad?
Why does God not always answer prayers in the way you want Him to answer them?
Why does God allow pain in the world?
Is the world going to end in 2012?
What do you think the end of the world will look like?
Do you believe in the rapture?
How do you know when you can trust someone when they have lied so many times before?
Does it matter that Jesus died on the cross?
Why is mormonism wrong?
What do you believe about predestination vs. free will?
Does God remember our sins forever?
There are times I feel alone, where is God at when I need Him!?
If God loves everyone why would He create a huge war that kills His own people?
Once a person has received salvation is there any way they can lose it?
When you're faced with temptation what helps you get through it?
If our purpose in life is to love God, then why didn't he keep us in Heaven to praise Him rather than making Earth?
What will Heaven be like?
Sometimes I don't "feel" God's love, although I thoroughly believe in, what verse can I remember to feel better?
Why does God throw things at us when He knows we can't handle it?
Why are humans so prone to give in to the ways of the world?
How do we know Jesus loves us?
Is it worth going to camp?
Once you lose something can God help you get it or earn it back? and how?
What do you believe about "once saved always saved?"
What is your most embarrassing secret?
Why do I feel so alone at times?
SO there ya have it? I bet you wish you got to answer those on the spot! It is an honor to a part of this ministry. Thank you for blessing me with the opportunity speak into the lives of young people! -Mat
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