This past weekend, I had the privilege of going to Chicago to be in a wedding for one of my best friends. Mark and I have been friends since our freshman year of college. We have been in small groups together, we have been roommates, and we have done ministry alongside one another. In fact, … Continue reading Marriage Reflections
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Becoming Viral
About two weeks ago, my life radically changed. I woke up to one of my YouTube videos in the process of going viral. It was something I never thought would happen, and when it did, I began to learn a lot! Over the next few weeks, I plan to discuss some of those bits of … Continue reading Becoming Viral
Here Begins a Busy Summer
The last few years, summer has not been that relaxing. It all starts with a trip to Los Angeles for E3. This is mostly a fun trip, where I play video games and write up some blog posts for NintendoFuse.com. Then, a few weeks later is Camp Create, our church's summer arts camp. About a … Continue reading Here Begins a Busy Summer
Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
Dear Dad, I probably haven't said this enough through the years, but I love you, and I thank you so much for sticking it out!! I know it wasn't always the easiest thing to be our dad, but you did it anyway. You worked the long hours to provide for us. You made it to … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
Final Thesis Update: I Graduated with my Master of Arts Degree!
Even though it seems like a big blur, I finally have my Master of Arts degree from Lincoln Christian University.
Three Ways to Keep Teens from Graduating from their Faith
This past Saturday, I attended "The Gathering," with five other youth leaders from our church. It was a training/conference put on by Berea. This year, the main speakers were Sharon Ketcham (Gordon College) and Reggie Joiner (Orange/reThink). While they somewhat came from two different points-of-view, they both had the goal of helping churches change the … Continue reading Three Ways to Keep Teens from Graduating from their Faith
Orange Conference 2013 – Follow these Bloggers!
Because I was not there to blog about the workshops and main sessions, I wanted to pass on a list of amazing bloggers, who have been and will be sharing their experiences like crazy!
What Can I Do? – A Response to the Boston Bombings
As one of the biggest running events neared its conclusion yesterday in Boston, time seemed to stop. However, it was not because of a particular underrated runner finishing the 26.2 miles or anything like that. No, this stoppage of time occurred due to the supposed heinous act of an individual or group, who wanted to … Continue reading What Can I Do? – A Response to the Boston Bombings
Eggs, Baskets, and Me
The idiom goes, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." This is probably one of those sayings that people use in an off-handed manner, but it actually has much more meaning than one would expect. Better yet, the Bible has something to say about it. The Apostle Paul says it this way: “'I have the right … Continue reading Eggs, Baskets, and Me
