Competetiveness

Last night, we talked about Competetiveness. We had @ 45 kids here. Some were gone because of the West Ottawa District Basketball game. (GO WO!) Others had homework--(get that done Jared?) or were sick. (Get Better Megan!!)

We had a blind wheelchair obstacle course, a dance off and a sing off! The boys won 2 out of three--thanks to Parker Kohl and Danny Schurman!! Eye of the Tiger was excellent!



Genesis 4: 1-8 says: The Lord accepted Abel's offering, but he did not accept Cain's. This made Cain very angry and dejected...Cain attacked and killed his brother." Woah! Wait a minute--killed because he lost the competition? Or killed because of God's reaction?

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 "Properly focused competetive drives can produce great results."

Why do some people find it difficult to lose or be wrong about something?
Why do some people always have to win or be right--even with their friends?
Why do we always have to "one-up" someone when they're sharing struggles?
Does it ever pay to be competetive?
How much is too much and when does it turn to just being rude or mean?
Should Christians avoid all competition?

We talked about these questions in our small groups. As I was surfing from group to group I overheard conversations about whether girls should be allowed to play football on a boys team. Interesting.... and how someone described parents as being the driven force of a child's competetive nature....

We only had two kids sign up for the Believe Conference. Unless I hear from more by next week, we won't be going.

Peace for your weekend!