Why Lent? Have you ever had to prepare for a big trip? You faced the truth about where you were … [Read more...]
25 thoughts on #Advent
Driving back from Thanksgiving, I had in mind the idea to write "25 Â Thoughts on Advent" (since … [Read more...]
on dating: the youthworker talks to the parent
Dear Andy, You've been in youth ministry for (gasp!) over 15 years now. You've been a parent for … [Read more...]
how I wanted it to end
Another week, another Wednesday, but no teaching this time. Since we wrapped up our “Made in 3D†… [Read more...]
a morning prayer
Father God – Lord, we find you here in the morning. We find you when we seek you. You promised … [Read more...]
Easter Sunrise
Yesterday was our Easter Sunday service on the brow at Signal Mountain. Here’s an excerpt from the … [Read more...]
on dust and ashes
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of Lent. For a long time I discarded that … [Read more...]
prayer at communion
I think a lot about praying in public: particularly in services of worship. There is much to say on … [Read more...]
why youth ministry? [part 2]
A few days ago I asked this question about the “why†of youth ministry: Is there any good or … [Read more...]
why youth ministry?
I remember one particularly galling Wednesday night several years ago. The previous days had brought … [Read more...]