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…
Thoughts on the Cross and Empty Tomb
Ever since teaching the high school youth group a couple weeks ago, I've been thinking the cross of Jesus. Why is it that we place so much importance on the cross? Now, do not hear me wrong. I do not mean to downplay it at all! What I do mean to do is elevate something … Continue reading Thoughts on the Cross and Empty Tomb
How Much Do We Have to Hate…?
Tonight, as I do quite often, I taught the high school students at Youth Group. The lesson itself was on the basic Gospel message. After trying to summarize the story and importance of Jesus, I brought up Acts 2:38, where Peter shares a simple message of what to do after hearing and believing this story … Continue reading How Much Do We Have to Hate…?
workcampNE 2012 Reflections
This year, we participated in our fifth year, as a church, in a local mission trip, called workcampNE. The main focus of these week-long trips is to serve those less fortunate. This involves doing home repair and cleanup with several other youth groups. (Head to workcampne.com for more info on this ministry, and if you … Continue reading workcampNE 2012 Reflections
Living with the End in Mind
I just finished talking to one of the ladies in our church about my upcoming speaking engagements. Specifically, I'll be talking about Nehemiah at WorkcampNE this year. It is something I felt God calling me to do, but I have to admit that I am still a bit nervous. I guess that is a good … Continue reading Living with the End in Mind
Happy Thanksgiving 2011
This week, giving thanks is on the mind of many Americans. We are not only giving thanks for the many people who helped our country begin with all its freedoms, but we give thanks for those people around us. As I ponder these things, I am reminded by Paul's words to the Thessalonians, where he … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2011
Social Media and the Church
Following my thoughts on Google Plus, I have been thinking a lot about social media the last couple days. Maybe it has to do with my involvement in the redesign of our church's website. Maybe it is because there seem to be so many social networks out there today. In fact, I believe I am … Continue reading Social Media and the Church
Moving Forward After Orange 2011
The 2011 Orange Conference is now behind us all. If you were there or just kept up with all my blog posts, you know there was a ton of information. Often, one will be overloaded after a conference like this, wondering what to do first. I know I was like that last year, and I … Continue reading Moving Forward After Orange 2011
What Children and Youth Workers are Doing Today Matters, According to Perry Noble (Orange 2011)
Perry Noble closed out the 2011 Orange Conference with a very powerful message to all who work with children, youth, and families within the church. He believes we all deal with fear on some level, even if you don't want to admit it. One of the biggest fears we have, as children and youth workers, … Continue reading What Children and Youth Workers are Doing Today Matters, According to Perry Noble (Orange 2011)
A Second Chance for Those Caught in Sin
Our lead minister at RCC was on vacation on February 27, 2011, and he asked me to preach in his absence. The topic was "A Second Chance for Those Caught in Sin" as a part of our "People of the Second Chance" series. The main Scripture I used was from John 8:1-11, and the main … Continue reading A Second Chance for Those Caught in Sin
