Topic #8 Work

This is an extremely relevant topic to me, as I'm doing Co op and trying to get a job. So, I thought I'd see all your perspectives on it.

When should you start working (eg. a part time job)?

Do you have a part time job? What are some pros and cons?

Should students have to support themselves through university? Should they get a part time job to pay some/all the expenses?

What does the Bible say about this? You probably won't find the exact verse about a part time job, but apply the lessons the Bible teaches to your answer (eg. the Bible doesn't say give your sister a cookie if you have two, but it does tell us to share/love). I think you get the picture:P

So comment away!

Topic #7 9/11

Hello out there! In case you haven't noticed, this blog has been dormant for much too long. So here I am restarting it! Just to get us back into the groove of commenting, I thought that we could share different resources to do with 9/11. Since this is our next topic at (K)nights of the Round Table, I figured it would be handy to have some back round knowledge, and opinions. So feel free to comment with links that lead to different web pages you've found helpful, your personal opinion of it, or simply to comment with the fact that you have no clue what to say about 9/11 and how it relates to Christianity.

Here's a starter idea that I thought of to do with this:

Should we treat Muslims different because of 9/11?

Now, comment away!

Topic #6: Jealousy

This is my first time doing a topic, usually Sunny does them, so bear with me here. We shall be discussing jealousy. As always, please explain your answers, don't just say no or yes, say no or yes because etc.

First of all, what is jealousy?
-Wikipedia says:
Jealousy is an emotion and typically refers to the negative thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of something that the person values, such as a relationship, friendship, or love. Jealousy often consists of a combination of emotions such as anger, sadness, and disgust. It is not to be confused with envy.
-Dictionary.com says:
1. jealous resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, etc., or against another's success or advantage itself.
2. mental uneasiness from suspicion or fear of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims.
3. vigilance in maintaining or guarding something.

Now that we have that established, what does the Bible say about it?
-Galatians 5:26 “Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.”
-Galatians 5:19-21 "Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God."
-Psalm 37:1-3 "Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness."

So now we finally get down to the questions.
-is it ok to be jealous of someone?
-what's the difference between jealousy and envy?
-do you struggle with jealousy?
-how would you stop being jealous if you were and it was wrong?
-i know i gave the internet answers, but what do you think jealousy is?
-do you agree with the internet answers?

Also, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Topic #5: Dating

UPDATED: Hello all! We were having some technical difficulties so we had to repost this topic. We copyed in the comment that was already posted from before. So hopefully this will work! Proceed as planned!

Here's an interesting topic: Dating. So what is everyones thoughts on it, in general? And for those who need a little more guidance (like me!:P) here's some questions to anwser.

What age should one begin to date?
What are the boundaires in a relationship?
What are the boundaires in a deep committed relationship?
Should Christ followers date non-believers?
What does the Bible have to say about all this?

Happy discussing! We're greatful for all the requests, keep it up! Click on the picture that says "Requests" to, you guessed it, request a new topic.

P.S. Also have a look at the prayer room if you haven't already!

Prayer Room

I was just thinking about how important it is to pray for each other, as a youth family, and how we really have no way to know each other's requests. That's what the prayer room will hopefully help with. The prayer room is intended for BSBC youth to post their requests and praises(in the comments section), so we can pray for each other.

The request can be as general or specific as you'd like. It doesn't matter if we know all the details or even who you are, because God knows, so feel free to comment anonymously.
Remember that no request is too small or to big! Whiether it's peace about an upcoming test or if your life seems to be falling apart, they're all important.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Phililppians 4:6-7