Expensive Gifts
We sometimes tend to think that what kids want are cool, material things that cost a lot, but what they really want, and need, is our time, attention and love. […]
Love
Running Into Battle: The Role Of Courage In Parenthood
The definition of courage is “the ability to do something that frightens someone.” We often associate the word with big, grand gestures of bravery, like a soldier running headfirst into […]
One Simple Difference Between Success And Failure
How you answer one question will determine the success and failure in your ministry leadership. Answer it incorrectly, and you will be ineffective and unfulfilled. Answer it correctly, and you […]
This Week Our Nation Could Turn the Corner
Our nation is spiritually broken. Is there any way it can be fixed? Over the last year, God has helped me understand what it will take to change this. This […]
Justice & Social Justice…It’s Time to Talk
Justice. This word evokes many different thoughts and emotions. Social justice. These words evoke even more thoughts and emotions. Is there a way to talk about […]
How to Stay Connected to Your Technologically Connected Kids
DON’T MISS THE 2 FREE AND IMPORTANT RESOURCES BELOW TO HELP YOU AS A PARENT Chris McKenna, a close friend and expert in online child protection, said to me, “There […]
Pure Love
We live in a world that glorifies the counterfeit, generic version of sexuality. Instead of understanding the real thing, many people have fallen for a cheap substitute. Culture tells us […]
The Book of John
John 1 describes Jesus as the “Word,” God who took on the form of humanity and took off the burden of sin for every person. Jesus came to this world […]
Morning – Fasting
Summary Part 2 of 3 of a series on three spiritual disciplines. Part 2 is focused on Fasting. Fasting is a less often talked about and commonly misunderstood spiritual discipline. […]
Four Ways to Serve & Evangelize in Your Town
An important part of the youth ministry I’m involved in is Rescue. Our large church’s mission statement is ‘To live, love, and rescue like Jesus’ and as a youth ministry, […]