What makes you freak out?

Christina shared the EXTREME anxiety she faced when she took the ACT. Different things make different people freak out. What about you?

What is the worse stress you’ve ever felt? What did you do about your worry? Leave a comment and share your story.





ENCOUNTER article: "Test Stress!"
article author: by Christina Dotson
magazine: May 10, 2009 issue of ENCOUNTER

Who Are Your True Friends?

This week Brian talked about how important friends are in our lives because they influence who we become. He talked about the church word we hear: "fellowship." When friends who love Jesus encourage one another and push each other to become better followers of God, that's when true fellowship happens.

What are the best times of fellowship you’ve had with other Christians? How does that fellowship make you a better person? Leave a comment and share.





ENCOUNTER article: "Funny Tasting Chocolate Bars and the Power of Fellowship"
article author: by Brian Coates
magazine: May 3, 2009 issue of ENCOUNTER

A Way with Words

Do you have a way with words? Do you always know the right thing to say or do you always feel tongue-tied? Today Jennifer talked about how she feels our words to God sometimes don't seem as meaningful. She challenges us to pay attention to the words we use to worship God and to live out those words in our actions as well.

What are your favorite words you use to worship God? Leave a comment and share.





ENCOUNTER article: "This Word Is Reserved"
article author: by Jennifer M. Kvamme
magazine: April 26, 2009 issue of ENCOUNTER

Think Fast!

This week in ENCOUNTER, we're talking about fasting. Several people shared their stories of fasting and how difficult but helpful it was in drawing them close to God.

Have you ever fasted? Please leave a comment and share your experiences.



ENCOUNTER article: "Fasting—Not for the Fainthearted!"
article author: by Karen M. Leet
magazine: April 19, 2009 issue of ENCOUNTER

Easter and the Lord's Supper

Happy Easter!

Is the Lord's Supper a meaningful time for you? Maybe it is. Maybe it's awkward or odd or boring. If Communion is more confusing than special, I encourage you to read "What's Up with the Lord's Supper" in ENCOUNTER and consider what that bite of bread and drink of juice is all about.

What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you? Please leave a comment and share what's on your mind.




ENCOUNTER article: "What’s Up with the Lord’s Supper?"
article author: by Karl Halverson
magazine: April 12, 2009 issue of ENCOUNTER

P.S.

Happy Palm Sunday!

Talking to God

This week in ENCOUNTER is all about prayer. We're looking at what prayer is, what prayer isn't, and different ways people pray.

So what about you? How do you pray? What ways work best for you? When do you pray best (mornings, while you're jogging or driving, before you go to bed, during study hall)?

Leave a comment and share how you talk to God.








ENCOUNTER article: "What Prayer IS—and What It’s NOT"
article author: by Candy Arrington
magazine: April 5, 2009 issue of ENCOUNTER