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a new interpretation

This past week I attended the 87th annual HYPU convention.  Every year I have attended this event, it is always the same as any other conference or assembly we have always had.  Not much room is really given to the young people.  I mean we sing the same songs and don't incorporate anything new.  A refreshing moment was when two young people stood up during testimony service and sang Kirk Franklin's song "Smile" but even then the support was vague.  I would love to see the National board support a week long HYPU camp for our young people.  With workshops, concerts and services  that address the issues of young Christians today.  I am sure that there are things in the works, it's just that change is long overdue.  Anyhoo, The word was good and my favorite was Pastor Michael McCreary he did an awesome job!  Dr. Cummings showed us a few things and I got his message. However, sometimes I feel like preachers don't think they preached well unless they get the whole church to start shouting and falling out, I often look around and wonder "Lord, do you really get glory out of this"  I mean, I get that when praises go up then blessing will come down, but some preachers always gotta end with this and I just wonder if they do it out of sincerity or out of a selfish spirit to show that they can preach people happy.  I was asking God for a new revelation and a fresh interpretation and I was not buying into the "make people shout" conclusion...I understand that I have a tendency to have a sarcastic spirit so I asked a few people and they seemed to have the same view as I did, so I feel confident that I was open to the word, but the "extra" did not impress me. I am a preacher, and I love good word, and I pray that when I get up to deliver God's word that he is in control and that people get a word, not just a shout.  Yall know I love you so feel free to post your comments, I would love to hear what you have to say about this.

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