Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the direction for my blog. Perhaps it's time to refocus it...
Steve’s Blog
Anything is Possible? Not Exactly…
The other night, as I was watching the Billboard Music Awards, one of the award recipients was sharing some words of wisdom during her acceptance speech that caught my attention. She used a phrase that I have heard many times before. In fact, maybe it's a phrase you have used. "Anything is possible." Now, I … Continue reading Anything is Possible? Not Exactly…
Book Writing Update (May 17, 2014)
We have had several people asking recently about our book we mentioned we want to write a couple months ago. Well, here is the update... We're still wanting to do it, and we still feel we are called to do it, but we don't really know where to start. We've been hearing differing opinions about … Continue reading Book Writing Update (May 17, 2014)
Say YES to People Who Say No to Church (OC14)
There are some people we often overlook in the church. Jeff Henderson spent years as the sports marketing director for Chik-fil-A before becoming a lead pastor. During that time, he and his wife led a small group Bible study. It was there where he met a lady who had never heard that God loved her … Continue reading Say YES to People Who Say No to Church (OC14)
Say YES to Helping Marriages Win (OC14)
The concept of a “bait and switch” is common today. Doug Fields, in his main session at the Orange Conference 2014 says that he experienced a bait and switch when he first went into ministry. He stated that he eventually realized that he cannot adequately care for students unless he cared for their parents. Specifically, … Continue reading Say YES to Helping Marriages Win (OC14)
Say YES to Not Having it All Together (OC14)
Anxiety and depression is more and more of an issue today among teens. We have been hearing about it in our youth group, and I am sure we are not alone. Perry Noble, at the Orange Conference 2014, addressed these issues in his main session talk. We are extremely sensitive to our appearance. We have … Continue reading Say YES to Not Having it All Together (OC14)
The Power of Story (OC14)
There is amazing power in a story. Heather Zempel knows this. During her workshop at the Orange Conference 2014, she started out focusing on the story from Mark 2. It is about the group of friends who transported their friend to Jesus through the roof of a house. So often, we skip right over the fact … Continue reading The Power of Story (OC14)
“Change This Baby” Parody Song for Volunteers (OC14)
Here is a parody song the Orange Conference 2014 did for volunteers based on "Call Me Baby" called "Change this Baby." Sorry I missed the first part.
Leading Through Crisis, Tragedy, and Trauma (OC14)
Brooklyn Lindsey is a middle school pastor at a church in Florida. She started off her workshop at Orange Conference 2014 by asking the audience if they have experienced crisis within the last week. After most everyone in the room raised their hand, she moved on to share a word of encouragement for everyone. "You … Continue reading Leading Through Crisis, Tragedy, and Trauma (OC14)
Say YES to Reimagining What You Do (OC14)
Mark Batterson kicked off Thursday morning at Orange Conference 2014 with a message to say yes to reimagining what you do. This is so important, as we often get stuck inside our boxes. He started by sharing several stories from history when people reimagined the process. The stories ranged from war to surgery to the … Continue reading Say YES to Reimagining What You Do (OC14)
