When you’re in youth ministry, one of the hardest things to do is to let the natives take charge. You, of course, are the chief. You, of course, are in charge. Normally, my personality takes the Type A tendency. Straying from my original plan typically creates an abnormal sense of stress and anxiety in my … [Read more…]
What is your favorite kind of live music to listen to? Are you folksy and fond of bluegrass? Do you lean toward the edge and identify with punk or heavy metal? Maybe you love hearing a good hymn from a simple church piano or organ. I sometimes forget listening to live music is one of … [Read more…]
“This is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.” — Corrie ten Boom, The Hiding Place
Sunday I had the opportunity to deliver the message to our congregation during morning worship with our pastor out of town on vacation. I don’t always write sermons in such detail, but thought I’d share this one here: I’m in an extremely stressful stretch of life. This will go down as one of the most challenging … [Read more…]
“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8 ESV
I’ve struggled for several hours about what to write about this morning. I don’t want to call it writer’s block, but rather writer’s inundation. My life is full of little things I could write about, and giant things I could write about. There’s busyness that knows no bounds. There’s friends who are hurting. Friends who … [Read more…]