like a fire

Vicky Beeching Finally something new in worship? This is being touted as a project that is pioneering to worship by worshiptogether.com. After listening I had to agree in some ways, at least. Definitely she has a more grounded theology in her lyrics than the very ethereal Crowder and has great songwriting ideas. She’s not a Zcheche either in style, especially vocally. WHile I do like this project, I don’t think I can say that it is altogether pioneering, though. The overall production and sound is not unlike what has been heard in Christian music. This will be a plus to the people who are addicted to that sound and are threatened by new sounds. I am experimental in preference and would love to hear something new musically. Through her in the blender with Mute Math, Coldplay, and Bjork. That would be an album I would pay through the nose for.

Even better, keep an eye out for Amanda Noel and her new project coming soon. Now that is a voice.

.::The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding::. This recent article from The Center for Parent and Youth Understanding is startling. Though I have seen and heard a lot about teens and their acting older than they probably should, I had no idea how far this ahs gone.

a guidance counselor friend of mine dealt with the following issues - one girl drunk in the washroom; three boys suspended for setting a fire in the school dumpster; a boy arrested for threatening two girls with a knife; reprimanding a girl for showing too much cleavage; reprimanding a group of girls for showing too much leg; one request for a pregnancy test; a young lady caught carrying a butcher knife in her backpack; a Wiccan feeling discriminated against; and one case of physical abuse by a dysfunctional father.

It is hard to believe that these are the stories walking the halls of our schools every day. It is even harder to believe that all these kids are eleven and twelve years old.

The rest of the article has some very detailed research that shows not only a behavioral shift but a physical one as well. Be warned if you work in youth ministry.