Wicked Pizza

A wicked generation seeks a pizza.

What motivates you to learn more about God and the Holy Scriptures? A relationship with the Creator of the Universe, a deeper knowledge of the Word of Life… comfort in time of sorrow, protection in time of trouble, provision in time of need, love in our time and in eternity…? Or perhaps a pizza?

In our last class, we spoke of the nature of prayer. I challenged the class to remember the seven types of prayer. And to then to define each of the types of prayer. If they could do this, we committed to a pizza party by the end of the year.

At least three members of the class made an attempt! The attempt involved online research and they pulled down some quality information. However, no one found definitions for each of the seven we discussed and no one was able to provide a response without the “cheat sheets”. If it was a closed-book test, everyone would have failed. With an open book, they may have pulled off a “C”.

I agreed that Travis would judge the outcome. He is more generous than I and granted an “A”. Its an opportunity for me to learn more about grace.

Some Loose Ends:

A pizza party is of particular significance as I cut off all donuts, snacks, and the usual food we partake in during class. At least three members of the class stole drinks from the church refrigerator early in the school year. Only one was caught. All experienced the consequences. The student that was caught was given an opportunity to repent and apologize. He refused. Ultimately his behavior got him kicked out of school. The other students never stepped forward to acknowledge their sin.