From time to time I hear folks beginning a conversation with the phrase, "Kids these days . . . "
Commonly, the conversation continues with disparaging insights about kids, so general in nature that they apply to no one in particular. But what if our conversations about kids began in a more positive vein? Most of the kids I know are filled with promise, intellect, and ability.
How about: "Kids these days . . . "
. . . can fix almost any computer problem
. . . have to learn more and at a much faster pace than we oldsters ever dreamed.
. . . are very gifted
. . . have a different outlook on life than older generations.
. . . are more accepting of others than older folks are.
. . . are eager to go on mission trips and do things for others.
. . . will work hard at those things they are passionate about.
. . . love to have fun.
. . . love to learn.
. . . will have to solve a lot of problems older folks helped to create.
. . . will be taking care of their parents some day.
. . . are awesome.
As we think about "our kids" at Calvary, I'm sure that you would agree with me that we have some awesome young people. The young care about the old, too. And it is this spirit that makes Calvary a special congregation, too. The generations take care of each other.
Kids these days . . . .
Commonly, the conversation continues with disparaging insights about kids, so general in nature that they apply to no one in particular. But what if our conversations about kids began in a more positive vein? Most of the kids I know are filled with promise, intellect, and ability.
How about: "Kids these days . . . "
. . . can fix almost any computer problem
. . . have to learn more and at a much faster pace than we oldsters ever dreamed.
. . . are very gifted
. . . have a different outlook on life than older generations.
. . . are more accepting of others than older folks are.
. . . are eager to go on mission trips and do things for others.
. . . will work hard at those things they are passionate about.
. . . love to have fun.
. . . love to learn.
. . . will have to solve a lot of problems older folks helped to create.
. . . will be taking care of their parents some day.
. . . are awesome.
As we think about "our kids" at Calvary, I'm sure that you would agree with me that we have some awesome young people. The young care about the old, too. And it is this spirit that makes Calvary a special congregation, too. The generations take care of each other.
Kids these days . . . .
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