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Re: Beatles Trivia Tuesday

Karen Byrne — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:17:53 -0000

Michigan misses you, too, and can't wait to have you back for a few days.

Re: http://taylorsinnola.tumblr.com/post/10750208129

Karen Byrne — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:06:26 -0000

What a great adventure!

Re: A Creative Slump

Karen Byrne — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:14:53 -0000

Needed that insight. Thanks.

Re: We’re Not Telling People About Jesus

Karen Byrne — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:39:22 -0000

I agree with you, Bryan, that we are to blame for a lot of this. But it's not enough to tell them, we have to show them - especially young people and young Christians. We need to demonstrate that although doing the right thing isn't always easy, and is often inconvenient, it's better than doing the wrong thing. And we have to let them see the consequences when we mess up.

The teens that I know are hungry to belong. They are hungry for attention. They are hungry for affection. But they aren't going to blindly put their faith in Jesus if we don't live like we have our faith in Him.

The social networking aspect of the article was interesting. I am a proponent of embracing the technology that teens are using, and teaching them how to use it responsibly. If we just let them "figure it out", we're missing opportunities to love them where they are.

I don't know what all the answers are. I just know we can do better. Be bold in our convictions. Use life as an opportunity to share how God is moving. Be real - they can see right through our masks. And pray, and pray, and pray. For them and with them. If they are hurting, confused, scared, excited, happy, sad - whatever - pray with them. Demonstrate praising God for the good and the bad things. Authenticity is key.

Oops - I've gone on too long. Forgive me.

Re: We’re Not Telling People About Jesus

Karen Byrne — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:22:34 -0000

Great thoughts, Steve. People have enough rules to follow.

Re: http://taketheblueline.com/post/505918850

Karen Byrne — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:42:42 -0000

That was fun!

Re: A Word For The Year

Karen Byrne — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:57:43 -0000

This is an awesome idea.

Intentional... makes me think of purpose - making sure everything is done with a specific goal in mind. If it were my word, I would consciously be thinking of what my explanation would be for my actions (and my intended actions) would be if someone were to ask.

Can't wait to see how this plays out.

Re: Fuse* Gets Surprised!

Karen Byrne — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:42:10 -0000

That is so cool. Love the video and the heart behind it. Keep rockin' it for Jesus!

Re: I Would Walk

Karen Byrne — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:27:34 -0000

That is crazy! They act like that is normal or something.

Re: Stop Trying To Fill Your Hole

Karen Byrne — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:18:19 -0000

I love reminders like this. Thanks.

Re: Organizational Budget Trimming In ‘09

Karen Byrne — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:01:24 -0000

just read all the comments. now i'm depressed.

so far, the *threat* of salary freezes. nothing confirmed. i'm so glad to have a job.

Re: When You Grow Up…

Karen Byrne — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:29:30 -0000

old. and tall.

Re: A Ragamuffin Soul Public Service Announcement

Karen Byrne — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:40:36 -0000

"We are just more alike then you ever imagined" ~ should I be encouraged or scared? Maybe a little of both?

Re: Before You Know It // It WIll Be Us

Karen Byrne — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:46:45 -0000

I wonder... do you have opportunities for the two generations to come together and learn from and love one another? I'm just curious...

Re: Your First Job

Karen Byrne — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:53:34 -0000

I tried waitressing - lasted a day. First "real" job was at a Rite AId drug store back when they rented movies. I rented movies for "mature audiences only" to some really creepy guys.

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » You…today. In One Word

Karen Byrne — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:06:15 -0000

confusing

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » Pimp Yourself

Karen Byrne — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:40:30 -0000

OK. I used to blog a lot - mostly for youth ministry. I'm no longer at that church or in that ministry. I recently started blogging again. It's about all those thoughts that run around loudly in my head and I need to get them out. Ha... you'd think I don't have much going on my head based on the number of posts, but I'm just getting started...

http://outloudinmyhead.blog...