[This is an article that ran today on the ym360 Blog. Thought I'd post it here as well.] A couple of weeks ago, I took my oldest daughter to the orthodontist to have a procedure done that was no … [Read more...]
Have You Adjusted Your Sprinklers Lately?
June 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I was meeting someone for coffee early last week. I was early and was sitting in my car outside the coffee shop when the sprinklers came on. I watched as one sprinkler that was apparently intended … [Read more...]
What Do You Do To Create A Sense Of Ownership In Your Students?
May 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
[This is a post I wrote for the ym360 Blog today. Thought I'd post it here, as well.] A few days ago, within a few hours of each other, I watched two similar acts by different people in different … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Consuming Before You Create
May 29, 2012 By 3 Comments
I am a creator of content. I write blog posts. I write books. I write Bible studies for ym360. I write Bible studies for the small group I lead. I write content for training workshops. Most of … [Read more...]
The Good And Bad Of Routine
May 24, 2012 By 1 Comment
Routine . . . When it works it works. And when it doesn't, things get interesting. I missed two blog posts in the last week, something I just don't do. Why? Because my routine was majorly thrown … [Read more...]
Fellowship Can (And Should) Exist Apart From Church Programs
May 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
As I mentioned, I spent last Thursday through Sunday with a a group of friends. We came from three States to meet in North Georgia to spend the extended weekend mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and … [Read more...]
Discipleship Equals Obedience (Sigh . . .) [re-post]
May 18, 2012 By 2 Comments
[Note: Today's post is a repost. Why? Cause I'm out of town today. I'm on a real life vacation. The only thing that makes it better than a family vacation is that this is a guy's vacation. A bro-down. … [Read more...]
The Gospel And Youth Ministry: Trend or Movement?
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
[NOTE: This is a post I wrote for the ym360 Blog today. Hope you enjoy!] Unless you've been in a bunker (c'mon, you don't REALLY believe in that Mayan Calendar 2012 stuff, do you?) you've probably … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes Look At “NEW: First Steps For New Christ-Followers”
May 15, 2012 By 4 Comments
So, some of you know that I have been working on wrapping up my latest book. Well, it's pretty much done! It'll ship last week in May, and man, am I pumped! I've written all about it over on the … [Read more...]
The 8 Faith Factors of Vibrant Youth Ministries and Students
May 14, 2012 By 1 Comment
I've been more or less immersed in research lately. This is being fed by a few different projects I'll be able to share more fully in the upcoming months. But I ran across a study I had encountered a … [Read more...]
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