I often hear adults say that teenagers are much worse today than they were "back in my day." They go on to use examples of the celebrity teens, drug and alcohol issues, disrespect, bullying, etc. While much of those issues are nothing to ignore, I have a different perspective. Let me explain with a couple recent examples.
100 Things for Which I’m Thankful
This past week, as a church staff, we were challenged to come up with 100 things for which we are thankful. This list would be used in a sermon on the topic of thankfulness, with the main idea being that thankfulness precedes the miracle, with many thoughts taken from One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. … Continue reading 100 Things for Which I’m Thankful
Thanks to our Veterans
I just wanted to write a quick post to thank our veterans today. Many people probably don't know that I was very close to signing up for the Navy when I was a senior in high school. I eventually realized it was not where God wanted me to go. He was calling me to youth … Continue reading Thanks to our Veterans
What Would it be Like if We Actually Loved Our Neighbor?
Remember that coffee-shop dream I have? Well, after planning and executing this weekend's service projects, I have another dream!
What to Do When You Don’t See Results…
Student ministers don't always see results right away. So what do you do for your own psyche when the fruit takes a long time to show up?
Lessons from a Jehovah’s Witness
While sitting in Starbucks the other day, I was approached by a Jehovah's Witness. It's amazing what Christians can learn from them. Read on to find out more from my experience…
Holiday Weekend in Boston with Whales!
This last weekend was a holiday weekend, so my wife and I headed down to Boston again to spend our Saturday. Initially, we planned to cash in on our whale-watching trip that we were not able to do the week before, but we were also greeted with lots of family fun for the holiday.
What do the Red Sox and Christians Have in Common?
After a tour of Fenway Park, I had a moment of nostalgia, which made me start thinking...
Jellyfish at the Shedd Aquarium
On a recent trip to Chicago, my wife and I visited the Shedd Aquarium and witnessed an amazing jellyfish exhibit. It was so great, I thought I would share via video. If you are ever around an aquarium with jellies, though, I highly recommend checking it out! They are just one of God's amazing and … Continue reading Jellyfish at the Shedd Aquarium
Marriage Reflections
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
Steve Cullum 