Right now, it seems most of the United States (and probably many others around the world) are shocked at Robin Williams' recent death. The last I heard was that it was most likely suicide, but nothing had been confirmed. Apparently, he had been battling with depression for quite some time. But of course, most of … Continue reading Is Anyone Among You Sick?
Growth
Have you ever found a bump on your leg and wondered where it came from? Just kidding... I'm not going to talk about that kind of growth. Instead, I wanted to share some things I've been seeing lately in my ministry experience in the areas of spiritual and numerical growth. Recently, we made the decision … Continue reading Growth
Praying about a New Direction for this Blog
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the direction for my blog. Perhaps it's time to refocus it...
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…
Let’s Step Up, Church!
The other day, I heard a phrase that got me thinking... So, here is an encouragement to the church to step up in the world.
I am Divergent
Recently, I finished reading the first book of the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. I really enjoyed it; partially, because I felt I could really identify with the main character...
Flapping Through Fame
The creator of Flappy Bird has explained a bit of why he took his game down, and I think I kind of know where he is coming from...
What Students Want to Know About the Bible
This last month at our youth group, we taught our students about the Bible. We talked about who wrote it, when it was written, how was it compiled, how the stories are connected, and more. But they still had more questions...
I Love My Student Ministry Team!
I can truly say that I am blessed to be a part of one of the best teams at our church. Why? Let me give you a few reasons...
Why I Live and Serve in New England
People often ask why I do what I do, and why I moved halfway across the country. This study from the Barna Group shows America's most and least Bible-minded cities. Guess who is the least... That's why I live and do ministry in New England.