Christians don't have fun...?

   I don't know where we get the idea that Christians don't have fun. I mean, seriously? And yet, I find myself thinking that often. When I was little (fine, I'll admit it...I still do sometimes), I dreamed of being a singer (country, of course!). I never thought of being a Christian singer because "they don't do fun stuff with their music and shows". Right. You clearly haven't been to Icthus. When I was twelve, I dreamed of being a writer (still dreaming...) and, again, I never thought of being a Christian writer because I wanted to write "exciting stuff". Go read a Terri Blackstock or Ted Dekker book. Exciting enough for you? 

   We, as Christians, have the best, most exciting story to tell and song to sing. And it all points back to the One who created us and gave us our talents, whatever they may be.

   To everyone who is still convinced that Christians don't have fun, I have a few suggestions for you:

     1. Icthus Festival (http://www.ichthusfestival.org/) and/or Alive Festival (http://www.alive.org/) - it's Woodstock BUT Christian!

     2. International House of Prayer (http://www.ihopkc.org/) - go to a worship service. Most amazing worship EVER! Or just live stream one on your computer and have your own little worship service.

     3. Go on a mission trip. Period. It can be anywhere - outside of the States, in the States, whatever. Truthfully, it does not matter. God will use you (and the people who - apparently - you are supposed to be ministering to...oftentimes, I've learned more from them than I think they learned from me). Some of my favorite memories involved mission trips.

     4. The Way Skatepark (http://thewayskatepark.org/) - I have NO idea how to skate and, truthfully, it scares me to death every time I go and see these kids flying around the building. But they love Jesus and they love to have fun and it's a blast to see them doing so!

   So, here's to the music video that inspired this post. Do you see how much fun these guys are having, performing their music and giving all the credit to their Lord and Savior? And, let's face it, this is one of the coolest songs I've heard in Christian music in a while.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he32vwlKQPY

All i know is I'm not home yet 
This is not where I belong 
Take this world and give me Jesus 
This is not where I belong
     - "Where I Belong" by Building 429