2sday's Topics & Tweets

Hey guys it's 2sday!!! Yeah, we are changing up the spelling of Tuesday, but we are still offering an outlet for you to voice your opinions. First, like always, some Way-FM logistics. We are picnicking with some groovy Magellanic Penguins today from 6-8pm @ the South Carolina Aquarium...unfortunately this is a closed event as far as I am aware because tickets are sold out :( But if y'all stand outside of the aquarium you can catch us going in and walking out!!! I'm sure the van will be in the parking lot as well :P
2day's 2sday Topic is reading...for some of you, the headache of Summer Reading is still quite the reality, but, for those who have nothing to read this summer, I have compiled a list of books that YOU are recommending:

• The Shack by William P. Young
• Servolution by Dino Rizzo
• Europe 101 by Rick Steves
• Saving Freedom by Jim Demint
• Breathe, Creating Space for God in a Hectic Life by Keri Wyat Kent
• 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey
• The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
• The Bible by God (interpreted by Many)
• Adolescence Isn't Terminal, It just Feels Like It by Dr.Kevin Leman
• Someday by Karen Kingsburr
• Crazy Love by Francis Chan
• Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Personally, I have only read Crazy Love and am in the process of reading Mere Christianity. The book that multiple people have been chiming in about has been The Shack. The Shack attempts to guide the reader to a better understanding of where God is during times of unspeakable trials. It tells the story of Makenzie Allen Phillips, a man who loses his daughter after she is abducted and murdered in a wintry shack. Four years lapse when Mac receives a note from God that tells him to return to the site of his daughter's murder. There, he faces his dark past...sounds...pretty morbid yet very intriguing :) I asked one of YOU to share your thoughts, and Cheri' Meeks McGee did not hold back on her criticism of the book. Cheri' is not a fan of fiction, but, urged by her friends to read this "Amazing Book", she wanted to give it a shot. Did her views on fiction change???? NOPE! She did not dislike the book, but she didn't think it was all that worth while. She says, "It does give a great perspective on why bad things happen, why God allows these things to happen. He ultimately uses these things for 'good'." She applauds the book's ability to make its reader think outside the box and for its message but can't help but feel like the book gets cheesy at times. She gives the book an overall rating of 3/5...I would urge you to find out yourself. You can read a snippet of the book at www.theshackbook.com.

Santa at St.Judes, Japenese proverbs, and leases...we're Tak'n YOUR Tweets! Betsysharp tweets" 2 inspo quotes: 'Fall seven times, stand up eight.' ~Japenese Proverb..." had to stop at the first one because I accidentally fell off the chair, but managed to stand up twice. Jasonlionchaser tweets "Santa Claus @ St.Jude today! He's made a special trip to see the kids. Christmas in July!" I think Santa finally came under the realization that working one day a week in this economy is no longer an option. X8drummer8x is tweeting about the one thing that makes me happy to have finished high school...AP Exams!!!! :P And let's help oelandc figure out where to take his kids to eat in Charleston...here's my suggestion:



Nothing says safe, healthy eats like a giant rat! I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible (merely by a fluke).
On a more serious note, we are starting a segment simply called Prayers. If you need it, don't be hesitant in submitting your prayer requests to our facebook, myspace, twitter, or comment right here. Here's today's Prayers:

• Katie Misha Powers: Discernment and direction in future decisions
• Jennifer McNeil Broughton: Protection and strength. Her husband is training in Oklahoma now. He's in the army.
• Kimberly Zachary Barnett: Success in her interview today and continued success
• Quentin Lee Wireman: friend failed at committing suicide and is now in critical condition. Pray for his friend Billy's family and Billy.
• Elizabeth Pangalangan: Needs help bringing her parents and older sister to Christ
• Cheri' Meeks Mcgee: stay at home mom for 13 years, she needs direction.
• Stephanie Pellos Van Duinen: Husband is unable to reenlist. Pray for a direction that fulfills God's purpose for them.
• Tiffany Alvarado: Safety for her brother Travis in Afghanistan
  
• Duffy Brunson Furtick: Lost job. Family is in a valley right now and can't see the light.
• Ruby Daniels Brawlett: a man in her church named Norman recently lost his father. Pray for him and his family.
• JD: Adoption
• Dianna: friends who need jobs.
• Victor: first baptist church to be able to do more outreach and for participation by more churches in Convoy of Love (charlestonconvoy.com)
• Anthony: money issues
• Charles: VBS
• Tricia Copeland Shingler: friends and family of Casie Barton who drowned this weekend.
• Rikki Sampson: recovery from knee surgery
• Meranda: Her bible study. The Lord to move through her girls.
• Kelly Creed Gordon: Michelle is in the hospital
• Christen Saunders Edmounds: strength for cousin's family...daughter in hospital.
• Rochelle Tuttle: family going through those teenage years
  

Prayer is so powerful! As the church of God, it is extremely important to be there for each other. If one piece of the body is hurt, it affects the whole body. Catch us here tomorrow to win tickets to the Battery game as well as to see wassup with Charleston! Instead of a funny video for this weeks What YOU Are Watching, I'm leaving y'all with a throwback joint from Jaci Velasquez: