Shortly after presidential candidate John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate, news broke that Palin's teenage daughter, Bristol, was pregnant. Most pundits either criticized Palin's parenting or praised the Palins for Bristol's decision not to have an abortion. Few expressed genuine concern for the young woman and the challenges she'll face as a teen mother. This week LinC looks at ways in which young Christians can reach out to friends and peers who face crises and life-changing circumstances. Key Scriptures: Genesis 4:8-13; Exodus 33:12-33; Matthew 11:18-19; John 15:12-17. This year's presidential election has received unprecedented amounts of media coverage, but much of this coverage hasn't focused on issues or policy proposals. The media has been easily distracted by provocative campaign ads, trivial matters from the candidates' personal lives, and the blunders and gaffes that inevitably happen during a presidential campaign. Sometimes the candidates use these distractions to their advantage; other times they beg the media to focus on what's important. Next week LinC looks at how we as Christians can shut out distractions and focus on what's truly important: our personal relationship with Christ.
