4/30/09
Student Blog: Britt & Lynz - Whatever It Takes part 2
This past week I was reminded that I have to live for God all the time, 24/7, not when its just convenient for me, like when at church. That I must live for God now, stand up for him now, live the Christian life, the life God wants for me like God is coming to bring us/me home tomorrow. That’s what I am going to do, what I should have been doing all along… but it is never too late to start. I just wanted to say that I’ve changed since [we started this new series in Revo].
I used to be the girl that was afraid to show that I was a Christian, even in church. I was afraid to ask people ‘hey do you know God,’ ‘do you go to church,’ etc. I was afraid to worship how I wanted, to lift my hands to God, and yes [, even] afraid to sing (I was not blessed with a singing voice). Now I do not care what people think, I sing as loud as I want, and lift my hands to God. Hopefully you too will not be embarrassed, and will be able to spread God’s word, and be able to worship in Church.
- Britt
4/29/09
April 29th Youth Devotion Video (Let Someone Know)
In todays youth devotion video Pastor John Krall encourages us not to let our testimony go to waste, "Let someone know!"
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4/27/09
April 27th Youth Devotion Video (Love Always)
I hope you like today's youth devotion video and keep checking back as we have some exciting things coming up.
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4/24/09
April 24th Youth Devotion Video (Do You Live In A Bubble?)
Right out of Luke 4: 27 in todays youth devotion video Pastor Krall wants to remind us that sometimes we can find ourselves living in a Christian bublle. Mmmmm....
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4/23/09
Student Blog: Britt & Lynz - Whatever It Takes
After Revo [the April 1st service], I felt that it was the most moving service that I'd been in ever. I made the choice to do whatever it takes to get to God. Pastor John said that "most people don't do whatever it takes because they are afraid to fail, or be embarrassed." I knew I fell into the "most people" category, I felt afraid to let people see that I was a Christian, and that I did things for God. If God's called you to do something and it doesn't work out, oh well keep on moving, there is a reason He called you to do it. After hearing Pastor John say that people are going to doubt us, the first thing that popped into my head was Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." I can do anything with God by my side, and I will do anything and everything that God calls me to do. I'm going to do whatever it takes to get to God, whatever he has planned for me I'm going to do. I will not let you doubt me,doubt myself, or get embarrassed.
After deciding to make the choice to do whatever it takes to get to God, I was so relieved. I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders, because I didn't have to feel embarrassed. If whatever God wanted me to do didn't work out, you just keep moving on, because you still went through with it and did whatever it took.
Student Blog launches today!
From this point on every Thursday will feature a post from our new site section "Student Blogs." These will be repeated posts by some of Revo's very own student core! Starting out will be Brittany and Lyndsay, but keep checking back for new additions!
Don’t forget to bookmark us and spread the word!
4/22/09
April 20th Youth Devotion Video (Stay Focused)
As we stay in Luke for today's youth devotion video Pastor John Krall reminds us to stay focused, be encouraged, and keep pressing forward in the direction God has for your life (even if that's just school or work).
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4/21/09
Spring Breakin’ It Up: Revo’s Top 5 Amusement Park Rides
Living in Central Florida has it's advantages; like amusement parks! So in honor of the good weather, spring (and soon summer) breaks, and high priced theme parks here is Revo's Top 5 Amusement Park Rides! When your done checking out the list leave us a comment and let us know what your favorites are!
4. Tower of Terror – MGM Studios – I’ll admit, this ride gave me nightmares when I was a kid, but now the thrill of dropping several stories through the pitch black while traveling through the “Twilight Zone” is a must do whenever I visit MGM studios. My tip: take a penny with you and when you are falling let the penny go about 6 inches away from your face, since the ride gives you about 2-3 seconds of zero gravity the penny will just float there in front of you.
3. Splash Mountain – Magic Kingdom – Pure, classic, gold. This ride is a 10 minute jerky-robot old-timey-music filled adventure of a rabbit that gets in trouble with a bear and fox, then you climb and climb up a steep hill…more jerky-robot storytelling…another small climb…then you look over the whole park and fall straight down into a pool of water that is going to absolutely soak you. All the while people are on a bridge laughing at you as you pass underneath. Doesn’t get any better than that!
2. The Incredible Hulk – Islands of Adventure – Ok, no tricks, no story telling, no robots or corny music, just an incredibly fast, blood rushing, diving, looping, twisting, g-forcing, vomit inducing, roller coaster that will leave you dizzy. Perfect.
1. Haunted Mansion – Magic Kingdom – This is my ultimate favorite amusement park ride I’ve ever been on. There are no flips, dives, or spins; heck…the car thing barely moves at all but the fun happens as soon as you get in line (which turns out to be a pun-filled cemetery) and lasts until when the creepy person on the treadmill thing tells you the ride is over. Just to try and sum up how awesome this ride is here are just a few of the things you experience; a room that stretches (with a surprise ending), a ball room full of dancing ghosts, a graveyard where zombies are having a party, a ladies head in a crystal ball, and the icing on the cake…a ghost actually sits next to you on the ride! And don’t be fooled by the zombies and ghosts, this ride is as harmless as…well…a ghost.
4/20/09
April 20th Youth Devotion Video (Is It Green and Blossomy?)
It's just a little late (our apologies) but we hope you still enjoy today's youth devotion video!
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4/17/09
April 17th Youth Devotion Video (Who Are You Telling?)
4/16/09
Games: Robokill
What To Read: Leap Over A Wall by Eugene H. Peterson
“Earthly Spirituality for Everyday Christians”
King David has been coming up a lot in Revo lately and I thought it would be a perfect time to plug a book that made me fall in love with one of the most chronicled characters in the whole Bible. In Leap Over A Wall Eugene Peterson (author of The Message Bible) examines David’s life from begging to end taking struggles and stories from it and applying to our life today and how David’s examples can aid us in our life, relationship, and faith in God.
Previous to this book a lot of 1st and 2nd Samuel was just two books of the Old Testament referenced once-in-awhile during sermons or devotions. I knew the story of David and Goliath, of Bathsheba, and the conflict between David and King Saul but they were just Sunday school stories that I would never think to reflect on when going through a rough time or spiritual growth. After this book I jump straight to David’s life when I’m looking for guidance or encouragement. Peterson does such an incredible job of breaking down David’s life through scripture and applying it to today. Take advantage of this book and learn more about David than just the coloring pages they hand out in Sunday school.
Man! Seriouslly, this is such a good book!
For more reviews of the book visit Amazon.com.
- JB
4/15/09
April 15th Youth Devotion Video (It's possible...in him)
In today's youth devotion video Pastor John Krall starts in the book of Luke.
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4/10/09
April 10th Youth Devotion Video (Are you giving it your best?)
After watching todays youth devotion video ask yourself, In what area can you start to give your all?
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4/8/09
What To Read: Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Donald Miller’s second book is a semi-autobiographical here-and-there collection of stories from the author’s walk through spirituality. It’s not about being a Christian really, more about this one guy’s life and relationship with his creator. When I first got to college my RA demanded I read it and I have to admit, it blew me away. The author writes with a soft conversational tone, is very honest with the reader (telling it like it is), and makes no apologies for demonstrating what might seem like some controversial ideas and experiences. It’s refreshing sometimes to read someone else’s journey and know that there are other people out there who can sometimes be just as confused about all this “God stuff” as yourself. My only warning, it’s a book for older readers; not necessarily for any language or subject matter but the tone in which the author writes, like a college student, or twentysomething. Just about anyone can relate to a guy like Donald Miller and going with him through his journey of spirituality isn't something you want to miss.
For more on Donald Miller visit a Q and A article Relevant Magazine did with him or for more reviews of the book visit Amazon.com.
April 8th Youth Devotion Video (False Humility)
In today's youth devotion video Pastor Krall challenges us to focus on the big picture. Happy Wednesday and enjoy!
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4/6/09
April 6th Youth Devotion Video (Christ Reconciled You)
Our youth devotion videos are now in the book of Colossians and after a reading from Chapter 1 Pastor Krall reminds us of something very important.
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4/3/09
Rejuvenate Retreat: Prank Video
At this last weekend's spring youth retreat, 20/20 Rejuvenate, the Revo leaders put on their own version of Saturday Night Live and to introduce it we played this video. One of new "more mature" charecters, B.I.B.L.E. pranked the guys at night. Hilarious.
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Spring Breakin’ It Up: Revo’s Top 5 Spring Break Movies
3. Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) – This is another one that should just be taken for what it is, Kevin James (King of Queens) running around making you laugh as a Mall Cop. The trailer looks good, Kevin James cracks us up, and let’s be honest…Mall Cops rank pretty low on the totem poll, which makes it funny. Right? (We’ll see I guess). 4. Taken (PG-13) – Sometimes a good thriller is just what you need and from what all the reviews say Taken delivers in spades. Liam Neeson’s daughter is kidnapped, his old career as a “preventer” gives him the skills to get her back, it promises lots of action, and from what I hear…a surprise ending. Fandango.com gives a “Go” rating and I’m saying the same. 5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG-13): As a long time comic collector this movie gives me an automatic eye-rolling reaction but Wolverine is a classic character that we know is going to demand some kick-butt action and lots of moments leaving you saying “sweeeeeet.” The promises of some new mutants like Gambit, Deadpool (!!), Emma Frost, and yes even The Blob (they just couldn’t resist) are sure to be at least a little enjoyable right? What the hey – go see this movie and soak up the nostalgia no matter how corny it might get.
Florida’s weather can be beautiful during spring and hopefully you’ve hit up the beach and some of our “other” places we discussed but sometimes the most fun can be had with some popcorn, friends, and a good flick. So get out of the sun for a little bit, enjoy the always ice cold AC in the theatres, and check out Revo’s top 5 spring flicks:
1. Up – Pixar has made some of the most widely-enjoyable and ‘feel good’ movies in the last couple of years and even though recent movies like Cars and WALLE didn’t blow me away they made for a great time at the movies and from the short trailers that we’ve seen this looks to be right on par. We’ve still got awhile before it’s release (May 29) but mark it on your calendar, get a big group, and go enjoy what I think looks like this spring’s best movie.
2. Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) – The kid in all of us will appreciate the easy humor, cool graphics, and simple plot points and out of all the movies out there right now this one looks the most fun. So don’t be too proud, get the works at the concession stand, and soak up every minute.
Well there yah have it, Revos top 5. Enjoy! Don't forget to bookmark us and always check back for more blog posts.
April 3rd Youth Devotion Video (What Would You Do?)
Were still cruising through the books of Acts in our youth devotion videos this week asking, what would you do in a situation like Paul was in Acts 26? Have a great and relaxing weekend!
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4/1/09
April 1st Youth Devotion Video (Willing to give it up?)
Happy April Fools everyone! Don't sweat us, no pranks here, just your Revo youth devotion video on time and as scheduled. Pastor Krall is still going through Acts and asks the big question, are you willing to give it all up?
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