A Dad Up Above

Jesus came to earth and represented God, the Father. In ENCOUNTER this week, we read some different qualities of God our Father. Which qualities mean the most to you? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.














ENCOUNTER article: "A True Father"
article author: Amy Simon
magazine: December 21, 2008 issue of ENCOUNTER

Are you a superhero?

ENCOUNTER got to chat with band Family Force 5. Band member Chap Stique talked about superheroes and how he and the guys follow the ultimate hero, Jesus.

Family Force 5 tries to be heroic as they follow Jesus. How do you try to be heroic for others?

Leave a comment and share your story.







ENCOUNTER article: "The Superheroes of Family Force 5"
article author: Christy Barritt
magazine: December 14, 2008 issue of ENCOUNTER

Cheater

Jordan faced a hard decision—should he admit that he cheated or not?

Have you ever followed Jesus’ guidance and it required you to make a hard decision like Jordan?

Leave a comment and share your story.








ENCOUNTER article: "Caught in a Flawless Plan"
article author: Jeremy R. Glenn
magazine: December 7, 2008 issue of ENCOUNTER

When you're in charge . . .

ENCOUNTER got to chat with Christian singer Ayiesha Woods. Ayiesha talked about times when she is in authority.

Have you ever had to be in charge of a situation? How do you handle the pressure and expectations and responsibility?

Leave a comment and share your story.







ENCOUNTER article: "Pointing Others to God"
article author: Christy Barritt
magazine: November 30, 2008 issue of ENCOUNTER

Happy Thanksgiving!!

This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for? Leave a comment and share what God is doing in your life.

Fighting Authority

This week in ENCOUNTER we're looking at authority. The skit "Pass Interference" is a humorous look at how bad things could get if no one was in charge. Although it's meant to make us laugh, there is truth in the message.

No matter who we are, we have a love/hate relationship with authority. We like authority when it benefits us. But at times when we feel it restricts our freedom, we hate it.

How do you deal with those feelings? What struggles do you have with authority? Please leave a comment and discuss!



ENCOUNTER article: "Pass Interference"
article author: John Cosper
magazine: November 16, 2008 issue of ENCOUNTER

Honor someone in the military

Tuesday, November 11 is Veteran's Day. In ENCOUNTER this week we're reminded: "Veterans Day honors all those, living and dead, who served with the U.S. armed forces. . . . Veterans Day honors all that have served in times of peace as well as in war."

Do you know someone who has served (or is serving) in the military? Leave a comment and honor the person.



ENCOUNTER article: "Celebrating Veterans Day"
article author: Tammy Darling
magazine: November 9, 2008 issue of ENCOUNTER