This is a pretty good article also. I used to sit and wonder and whine about being disciplined by GOD, saying it wasn’t fair or “why me”, well the short answer is: If I had just listened or thought before I acted, I wouldn’t be disciplined. I’ve learned quite a bit from the times GOD … More 4 Reasons why God Disciplines Us. (Repost from www.crosswalk.com)
I always question if an opportunity that comes my way is God’s will or God’s shrug. What I mean by “God’s shrug” is that he reacts like a parent would if their child wanted something that wasn’t bad, but wasn’t exactly great and they just shrug and say, “ok, see how that works for you”, … More 3 Ways to know if an “Open Door” is from God: by Cindi McMenamin, Author (repost from Christianity.com)
This is a repost from crosswalk.com. I’m in the hallway of life right now. I know it’s necessary, but I’m not a big fan of it to be honest. I’m learning a lot and spending a lot of time on my knees and digging into God’s word to understand who I am and … More 3 Lessons to Learn When You’re Stuck In The Hallway of Life
This is a topic I’ve been slowly feeling my to over the twenty some years of ministry. I have to admit I’ve endorsed and encouraged all three of these things at one point or another. One of the things I’m realizing is that it’s more important to teach kids to understand and live their … More Three Things we need to stop saying to youth group kids (Repost from addiezierman.com)
In my 20 some years of ministry, I’ve worked with many kids that could be labeled as “at risk.” Even before the term became a popular catch phrase, and to be honest, I’d say I was roughly 50% in my handling of “at risk” kids. Personally, I think we spend too much time labeling kids … More Depression and the Teens you love: A youthspecialties.com repost
I’m going to pause for this week on the next conversation with Peter so we can take a closer look at the dynamic between Judas and Peter. Both men walked with Jesus for three years, had been trained by HIM and were given responsibilities, yet both men were complete opposites and in failure made choices … More Conversations with Peter: Peter and Judas
“In My Room” They say that You created all, My voice must sound so small, In between heavens walls, But they said You knew my nameAnd they say that Your love has no end, And that You can heal the past, With just one touch of Your hand, Does it matter if I was to … More Thousand Foot Krutch: In My Room
War Of Change” It’s a truth that in love and war, World’s collide and hearts get broken, I want to live like I know I’m dying, Take up my cross, not be afraid [Chorus] Is it true what they say, that words are weapons? And if it is,then everybody best stop steppin’, Cause I got … More Thousand Foot Krutch: War of Change
Awesome song by Sidewalk prophets. Let’s start looking each other in the eye and being honest. We’ve met half a dozen times I know your name I know you don’t know mine But I won’t hold that against you You come here every Friday night I take your order and try to be polite And … More Save My Life: Sidewalk Prophets
These are some pretty good tips. Another decent article from crosswalk.com 10 Tips for Moving Forward after Tough Transitions In life, we experience seasons of all kinds. King Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 3:1, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Sometimes new seasons are welcome, and … More 10 Tips for Moving Forward after Tough Transitions
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