Mr. Dynamite!

Households across the world are familiar the life story of Napoleon Dynamite, the fictional character from the movie by the same name. This film has become a pop-culture icon since its debut in 2004. Napoleon, the misfit teen from his school is “out to prove that he has nothing to prove.” His life is a satirical look in the lives of misfit teens and their influence, or lack-there-of, in their communities.
Little is known of a teenager with a similar name; Peter Dynamite. A few years back, just shortly after the debut of Napoleon Dynamite, I received a book from the Slavic Gospel Association as a free gift at the annual Shepherds Conference at Grace Community Church. Peter also was a misfit teen but in a different way. Peter was out to prove that there is much to prove, especially about the saving grace in Christ Jesus. Peter Deyneka, a Russian teen, reached his homeland with the message of Christ through some amazing events and journeys. Pick up a copy of Peter Dynamite’s biography. You will not be disappointed.