Easter is this weekend. I know you already knew that and that Easter is one of the two most likely weekends of the year for the “unchurched” to show up. I want to preface my Easter weekend challenge with a story that happened last weekend… Oops on Craigslist I buy, […]
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CIY Believe this weekend.
Middle Schoolers are part of what makes youth ministry fun. I will be spending the weekend with my middle school kids at CIY believe in Anderson,IN. If you are looking for a unique opportunity for middle school kids, check it out at ciy.com/believe.
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I’ve been hurt by the church
One of the common excuses I hear for people not going to church is that I’ve been hurt by the church. I hear this way too often. Yes, unfortunately people get hurt by the church, but let’s unpack this a little bit more… Its unfortunate that so many people let […]
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This week.
This week, I am fortunate to be able to take “revival time” and travel to speak in Western and Southwest Missouri. Wed, Apr 6th I am speaking at FBC Appleton City, MO Fri Apr 8th I will be meeting with Youth Leaders from Midlakes Baptist Association in Bolivar, MO Sat […]
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Prayer for today…
Lord, please prepare the hearts of the students and adults I am speaking to in Missouri this week. Please continue to prepare my heart. Amen.
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I had promised myself not to do a Rob Bell post…..
I have not read the newest Rob Bell book. I have read a few people’s opinions and or reviews. I was doing well with my promise until Mark Driscoll weighed in on the controversy. I don’t know him personally, only antics I have read or been told about, or things put […]
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Don’t count our Youth out.
If you wonder about our teens, consider 6500+ youth praising God at Dare2Share in St. Louis this weekend. They have been mobilized for THE Cause of making disciples who make disciples. Stand with them. Don’t get in their way, don’t stand behind and watch, but stand beside them and get […]
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What do you have to rejoice about? Plenty.
One of my issues with ” modern mainstream” churches is that they act defeated, or like they are in danger of being defeated. Read the book of Revelations. We win because Christ has already won for us!!! I sometimes fall into that same line of thinking after a tough church […]
YM For Cheap!
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Yes, you can get stuff for free!
Around Christmas, I had posted some opportunities to get stuff for free (still working on the iPad). I have had several people respond “get back with me when you have proof it works”. I now have proof. I also was working on an iPod touch 32gb as a giveaway within […]
Christian Leadership , Ministry , Mobile Tech , Student Ministry , Technology
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iPad 2 review…
Yesterday, I got a chance to use and review an iPad 2 in comparison to The original iPad. This will be one of the shorter reviews you will read (as my hands on time was limited for both devices), and it will be targeted toward primarily Ministry use. First, the […]
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When teens are called to “save their friends”…
It is the Holy Spirit’s job. He has done a great one in redeeming our souls. We have been given a great gift that we should want to tell everyone we know about. It’s not unlike the homeless beggar that finds a huge source of food. If he’s not sharing […]
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Coming home from #symc today…..
Today is the last day of the #symc conference in Chicago. I have learned a lot, connected with some great people and been refreshed by those speaking, attending, and presenting. It is a well planned machine that produces a great experience. I am sure I will hear some “can’t wait […]