Love is in the air...

I am teaching "Virtuous Reality" (and abstinence education program) in a middle school in Joplin, and I can tell that Valentine's day is here! Lots of junior high drama, hook-ups and break-ups...but it makes my job fun :). People do crazy things when they are in love. Big, burly men sit down to watch a gushy chick flick and the girliest of girls act interested in their boyfriend's musings about the latest video game or wrestling match! Dirty rooms become clean when that certain guy or girl comes over to visit, and all of a sudden we practice good manners. And that's just the simple, expected things! We are proud of our significant other, and we never are ashamed to tell people about him/her. Maybe you're in love with a sport, a hobby, a computer, an instrument, a school mascot, etc, and you love talking about it. So why are we scared to utter the name of Jesus around our friends and family? We say we love him...but do we do crazy things for Him? As Valentine's Day approaches, let us not forget to show love and gratitude for the One who IS love! Look for opportunities to share this Love with someone today.

Also, this week, we are meeting early on Wednesday (leaving at 6pm) to go to an awesome area-wide True Love Waits Rally. Grab a friend a come--The theme is "Masterpiece", and it's gonna rock!