Christian Living Category
Ministry and Leadership the Jesus Way
Posted on February 20, 2014 3 Comments
In my own effort to follow in the footsteps of Jesus as ministry leader, I spent some time studying Luke (and Acts) to find some of the key principles that made Jesus the most effective leader in the history of the world. Though I am sure that others can be added to this list, here […]
The “You Can’t Judge Me!” Myth
Posted on January 31, 2014 2 Comments
It’s probably the most quoted phrase from the Bible by non-believers: “Don’t judge!” Of course, very few of them have any idea where to find that verse in the Bible or what the context of it is, but it sure is a convenient line to pull out when one feels like being free from a […]
Thoughts on the “I Love Jesus But Hate Church” Crowd
Posted on January 25, 2014 4 Comments
Been burned by the church? Take heart – you are not alone! Countless Christians just like you are sick and tired of dealing with hypocrisy, politics, power-hungry leaders, and churches more concerned about their own existence than extending the arms of love to others. The simple solution to rejuvenate your faith and re-discover your relationship […]
Preparing a Youth Ministry Budget
Posted on January 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
As a youth pastor, one of the trickiest parts of organizing a healthy youth ministry is figuring out how to disperse your budget. Youth pastors have a reputation as people who are less organized and like to wing-it with stuff, but make no mistake – having a plan in place for your budget is part […]
3 Common Misconceptions About Hell
Posted on January 12, 2014 3 Comments
My previous post dealt with three common misconceptions about heaven. This time, I’ll be looking at three common misconceptions about the less-loved half of the equation – hell. Misconception #1 – Only really evil people go to hell In the minds of many, hell is reserved only for the most sinister of people. The average […]
3 Common Misconceptions About Heaven
Posted on January 10, 2014 3 Comments
What happens after we die? It’s one of the most gripping questions that human beings have wrestled with since the beginning of time. Thankfully, we are not left in the dark on such an important issue. The Bible gives us the answers. However, much of what people think about the afterlife – in particular, about […]
Hit the “Backspace” Button
Posted on January 6, 2014 1 Comment
There is great power in our words. What we say can make a great difference in the lives of others – for good or for bad. In fact, one of the most discussed subjects in the Bible is how people use their words. Consider just a few samples: Death and life are in the power […]
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Teen Guys
Posted on December 30, 2013 1 Comment
With New Year’s Day just around the corner, here are a few resolutions for teen guys to consider making. I will stop playing video games / surfing the internet until the wee hours of the night…then skipping school or church the next day because I’m “sick”. I will commit to reading my Bible (even if […]
Jesus Brings People Together
Posted on December 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
Isn’t it weird how, when something is on your mind a lot, the topic seems to come up more than usual? Maybe it’s just that we are more aware of it; I’m not really sure why it seems to happen that way. But it has been happening to me quite a bit recently. The thing […]
Thinking of Home Like a Foreign Mission Field
Posted on December 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
In North America, we are fond of sending missionaries overseas. Nothing gets a church fired up like sending people on short or long-term mission trips. But anyone who has participated in cross-cultural missions knows that it is not easy. There is a lot of preparation that makes missionary work successful. Learning a new language, studying […]
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