April 13, 2012
Written by Lisa Van Houten
Hungry for The Hunger Games? It seems as if millions of Americans are – both children and adults.
The Hunger Games is a trilogy of books authored by Suzanne Collins and geared toward adolescents of all ages, but is equally popular among older elementary ‘tweens,’ too. And the draw of The Hunger Games has spread to the adult world as well, with many adults getting caught up in the phenomenon.
The first book of the trilogy has now been made into a movie and is a huge blockbuster success. We’ve heard glowing, positive acclaim for the movie, and we’re read concerning critiques about it as well.
Christians are also caught up in The Hunger Games craze, drawing millions to the theater. There are even Bible study materials developed for churches bases on The Hunger Games.
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April 5, 2012
By: Chris Johnson
How often do we hear this theme? “Our children are the future.”
Is that supposed to be comforting? ADA’s building is located right across from the local high school, and I can tell you, it’s not always such a thrilling thing to think about.
After all, kids (and most adults as well) have a herd mentality. They tend to go with the flow, so to speak, as Dr. Brenda Hunter and Kristen Blair, mother and daughter authors of From Santa to Sexting, note: “Nothing matters more to your child than fitting in and finding his place.” No one wants to stand out, because if you stand apart from the crowd, that makes you an easy target for harassment.
So, if the tendency is to go with the flow, the important question to ask is: which way is the flow going? Let’s look at some numbers.
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April 4, 2012
By Chris Johnson
I happened to be in Florida last week when the Trayvon Martin case started getting national attention.
For those few of you who may not be familiar with the case, the established facts are as follows: neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman called the police to report a suspicious character in his neighborhood. He told dispatch that he was following the person and dispatch told him that was not necessary. Zimmerman a few moments later shot and killed Trayvon Martin, claiming self defense. He was taken into custody and reportedly treated for lacerations on the back of his head and a broken nose. Zimmerman was not arrested or charged.
Those are the basic, undisputed facts of the story.
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