And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands….
As the pace towards summer turns from a brisk saunter to a steady sprint, I find my days full of things that “need-to-get-done.” I am sure that I am not alone in feeling the rush as summer approaches and ministry…
I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with “events.” As a student participating in events like summer camp, Disciple Now, Passion Conferences, and the like, I always left feeling on top of the world. The feeling would last a week, maybe…
One of the highlights of my middle school career was winning an award for my display in our school science fair. My topic was geysers, which doesn’t sound like a terribly difficult topic to explain, except for the fact that…
I get really tired of doing church. Don’t get me wrong. I love the church. But so often I am guilty of letting the work of the church consume my life. And when I make the work of the church…
“This is a true story from God’s Word.” Those words not only forever changed my life, but they also created a ripple of change across my whole life. I never felt like I “fit in” in the general Christian population…
Our ministry is in the midst of planning a true Texas BBQ and guys night. We are planning to roast a whole hog over an open fire (yes, that’s right, we will buy a whole hog and smell the sweet…
I have a vision problem. My ‘I’ sight is impaired. Instead of asking how can I serve others I seem to constantly focus on how I can be served. This self-centered attitude comes across in many ways. In ministry, it…
Editor’s Note: One of our favorite event directors, Jared Brown, spent some time in the DFW Metro area this fall, telecommuting and working with a local youth group. He was kind enough to share some of what God taught him…
I’m still processing my ten-day adventure to Israel…and if I’m being honest, I think I might have “aha” moments for the rest of my life from this trip. No one can really prepare you for this type of journey. You…