My son has introduced me to the "Skit Guys". He found them at IYC this past summer in San Antonio. They're hilarious!
My son pulled up several videos of their skits on You Tube or God Tube or one of those (I lost track). There's one about the Beanie Weenies, Jesus in a Box (soooo funny), The Newscasters, I lost track eventually.
Several in particular really struck me. You know what they say about good comedy, don't you? In order for it to be good, it must have an element of truth to it. The Jesus in a Box skit was very telling, so was the one about the Bible Basher. I asked my son if he saw the element of truth in those skits. He basically said he enjoyed them for the laugh and didn't want to get all serious with the logic.
Okay - fine. But I think the seed was still planted even if he just wanted a good laugh. I'll let it be for now. However I got it. I think alot of other adults will too.
It's good to laugh. It's also good to think about. As Christians, the worst thing we could do is keep Jesus in a box or be Bible bashers. I've known a few. I've been it a few times during my life. Never again if I can at all help it.
I've seen what it's like on the other side of the spectrum. Not a pretty picture. We need to laugh. We need to smile. We need to be Jesus with skin on, and that means sometimes we need to huddle down where it hurts, see ourselves from their perspective. Be a friend.
Isn't that why we're here?
I'm pretty sure I'm well on my way to being a Skit-head now.
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
He's Home!
My little, baby boy is home!
Okay wait, not so little, no longer a baby, young MAN is home. There, that's better.
My son had a great time at International Youth Convention in San Antonio. Some interesting stories too (such as the River Walk - don't ask). He saw someone he knew from another church among all those thousands of teens. There was even someone referenced on the IYC board that I went to college with.
The world is a small place indeed.
They arrived earlier than expected, just before nine this morning. They weren't supposed to be in until noon. I ran over and picked him up, brought him back to my office where he promptly ate a little bit and then crashed on the floor of an empty office for about four hours. I woke him for a late lunch.
For the afternoon, he sat in that office and read his book that I bought him especially for the trip. I think he read one or two chapters at the beginning of the trip and then got so busy and involved he didn't have time to do anymore reading until he returned today. He's about halfway through it now.
While he was gone, his best bud called a couple of times, so my son called him back moments ago. They're making plans for him to go over to visit this evening. Even though he just got back home. Even though he's waivering on his feet.
I remember the days. Thanks, Mom and Dad!
Okay wait, not so little, no longer a baby, young MAN is home. There, that's better.
My son had a great time at International Youth Convention in San Antonio. Some interesting stories too (such as the River Walk - don't ask). He saw someone he knew from another church among all those thousands of teens. There was even someone referenced on the IYC board that I went to college with.
The world is a small place indeed.
They arrived earlier than expected, just before nine this morning. They weren't supposed to be in until noon. I ran over and picked him up, brought him back to my office where he promptly ate a little bit and then crashed on the floor of an empty office for about four hours. I woke him for a late lunch.
For the afternoon, he sat in that office and read his book that I bought him especially for the trip. I think he read one or two chapters at the beginning of the trip and then got so busy and involved he didn't have time to do anymore reading until he returned today. He's about halfway through it now.
While he was gone, his best bud called a couple of times, so my son called him back moments ago. They're making plans for him to go over to visit this evening. Even though he just got back home. Even though he's waivering on his feet.
I remember the days. Thanks, Mom and Dad!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The Texas Traveler Strikes Again
Normally I don't post on Sundays - it's our family day. But once again my son is leaving on another trip.
He's become the Texas Traveler. Call him Chuck Norris, if you will.
International Youth Convention is being held in San Antonio, a place that I have unfortunately never been yet to visit. They leave tomorrow morning at 4:00, at least they have to be there at 4:00 am. Oh goodie once again.
He's already been to Dallas twice this year and now San Antonio. I think he's looking forward to it. You know, another week of summer without dear old mother breathing down his neck. :-)
That's okay - I hope to get some writing done sometime in the evenings. We'll just have to see what the muse comes up with.
In the meantime, I pray for a great time, safe trip, and to come away with more awesome friendships. Gee, I think parents day this morning has already gotten to me!
He's become the Texas Traveler. Call him Chuck Norris, if you will.
International Youth Convention is being held in San Antonio, a place that I have unfortunately never been yet to visit. They leave tomorrow morning at 4:00, at least they have to be there at 4:00 am. Oh goodie once again.
He's already been to Dallas twice this year and now San Antonio. I think he's looking forward to it. You know, another week of summer without dear old mother breathing down his neck. :-)
That's okay - I hope to get some writing done sometime in the evenings. We'll just have to see what the muse comes up with.
In the meantime, I pray for a great time, safe trip, and to come away with more awesome friendships. Gee, I think parents day this morning has already gotten to me!
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