At least twice a week I pass a shabby little bar in what most people would call "the ghetto." It's basically a glorified shack no bigger than a two car garage. Every time I pass, the same questions come to mind: "Why do people go there? What do they hope to find?" Some might say they find acceptance, others an escape from the world, and maybe a few would say they find answers to the difficult questions of life.

During his second missionary journey the apostle Paul went to Athens and encountered people who spent a great deal of time philosophizing about life. They were ever in search of new teachings that would bring meaning and understanding. They put their trust in numerous false gods and erected statues in their honor. In the middle of all those icons, Paul found an altar with the inscription, "To an unknown god." Seizing the opportunity, he told them about God, who was unknown to them – creator of heaven and earth. He explained that God designed it so that people would look for Him, reach for Him, and find Him (Acts 17:27).

People today are still searching for meaning in life. But are they really finding it? Last Wednesday night our youth group went out to investigate that question. Groups of students (college, middle & high school) and parents hit the streets in search of places where people go to find significance and a sense of understanding in life. One group found a car dealership – a place where people go to purchase not just a car, but an image. Driving a sleek sports car makes you somebody, right?

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