Lack of Awareness

Anyone else notice the lack of awareness around here? You don't have to be a youth group leader to see the lack of awareness our youth in America have on world oppression, child abandonment, hunger, homelessness and so on. And let's not kid ourselves, this isn't just a youth thing either. There are plenty of adults who are lacking in the awareness arena too.

I literally get a knot in my stomach when I think about that things we take for granted. Have you ever been in a store and overheard a child or teenager whine to their parents because they wouldn't buy them the toy they wanted or the shoes that were "cool"? I certainly have (and I've certainly been there!) Have you ever agonized over which brand of stereo system, DVD player, or TV you should buy?

It's sad to know that... (Click here to read the rest of this article featured on the Jesus Drives Me blog).