If you have not heard of the amazing christian comedy duo of Tommy Woodard and Eddie James, also known as the Skit Guys, you need to check them out. They have an amazing way of making students laugh, and have fun, but they get them to think about life and the big things it has to offer.
One of their skits is called Baggage. The summary that they have on their sight says this "We’ve all got it and it’s really hard to let it go. In this skit, Tommy and Eddie give us a window into a young man’s life who seems to be dealt one blow after another and becomes weighed down with so much baggage. Can he let go and let God take control?" Here's the link to the video http://www.skitguys.com/store/detail/247/
I had seen this video multiple times before, but it never hit me like it did just a few days ago. You see, I've been going through a really hard time these last few months, and I've been holding on to everything. There's been some not so good stuff that I've been holding on to, and not wanting to let go. There's been a few times lately when I've just snapped at my parents, or my brothers for random stupid things. I've realized now that it is because of this baggage that I am holding onto. I've decided to try to give it all over to God instead of holding onto it. No matter how much I want to hold onto it I know I need to just give it all up, and not try to pick it up again.
Another video they did, which is new is a video called Cards You've Been Dealt. The summary of this one says "In our lives we are dealt a hand of cards, some representing great moments and some that are filled with crisis. When you are dealt your hand, how will you respond? In this thought-provoking video, Eddie talks about God’s perfect plan which is far more than just a random shuffle of the deck."
Man, when I watched this, I almost cried, just because its so true, in my life, and many other peoples lives. I know there are cards in my life right now i want to give up more than anything. But God gave them to me for a reason, and Im going to play them til the end.
I love the skit guys because they're these amazing christian men, who make people laugh and think. These two videos are more on their serious side, but they have videos skits like "Good Vs. Great" which talks about conferences, and the differences between them, and its really funny! And they always end on a serious note that gets you thinking.
Most teenagers these days will not pay attention to a speaker, but if they're funny, and entertaining, they'll capture their audience, of any age really. The Skit Guys are good at getting teenagers (and adults) to listen, and to laugh, that way they want to see what they are going to say next, and then they hit you right between the eyes with something serious, and I love it!
I've had the pleasure to meet the skit guys last October (2008) and talk to them for a while. Not only are they funny, and super nice, they're also concerned about you and what you are currently going through. I remember emailing them before I left for the conference I met them at, and when I introduced myself, they knew exactly who I was, and they engaged me in conversation, and getting to know me, and finding out what they could do to help me. It was truly amazing!
Anyways, I wanted to share that with you guys. The Skit Guys have changed my life for the better, and i know they could change your life for the better too. Maybe you're hurting and need a laugh, well these guys will get you to laugh for sure!
~Hannah
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