At The Springs, we want to champion the Christian value of play. Say it however you like: we encourage pool parties, game night, golf day, barbecues, and getting together to watch the big game. The Christian rep of having a corn cob in the wrong place has certainly been earned, but it’s still a ridiculous and unbiblical way to live. Whether it’s a block party with a live band and giant inflatable stuff for the kids, or just sitting on out on the sidewalk in the evening while the kids play–this is the stuff Neighborhood Life is made of.
Now there is a difference in the way Christians should play, but it’s not primarily in the amount of adult beverages consumed. Play is an expression of enjoying life, not a way to escape an unenjoyable life. We’re not “working for the weekend” as much as celebrating the week. The activities may be very similar, but the motive and the result are dramatically different.
A Place to Belong A Place to Grow A Place to Serve A Place to Play
