Gen Xers are typically defined as people born between 1965 and 1980, and they grew up under the effects of cable television, new musical genres, and a changing economy.

Let’s take a nostalgic journey into the radical world of Gen X slang to see how much you recognize from this vocabulary list. Try to match the correct answer with the word

As If                                                   Used by surfers to describe a dangerous wave.

Chill Pill                                           Expressing amazement or enthusiasm.

Cowabunga                                   Demonstrates disbelief, skepticism, or dismissal.

Headbanger                                   Calm down.

Gnarly                                               Descriptive of heavy metal music.

Dude:                                               A gender-neutral noun.

Some of Christ’s last words to His disciples were to “go into all the world and spread the gospel.” So when we’re talking with a co-worker, neighbor, friend, or classmate, we need to speak in a language they clearly understand.

If you don’t do gnarly, don’t stress!
Everyone understands good ol’ plain English.
Think before you speak,
share your faith articulately,
and saturate your words with love.

If you do this, you’ll be clearly understood.
Just do it.

“Proclaim the Message with intensity; keep on your watch. Challenge, warn, and urge your people. Don’t ever quit. Just keep it simple.” (2 Timothy 4:2 Message)

You are loved!
Pastor Susie