There is no such thing as a prayer that commands God and tells him what to do. Such an act is not prayer, but an attempt to take God's throne. Every prayer is an act of submission and trust, recognizing... Continue Reading →
Which best describes your teaching... Milk, Meat, or Soda? As youth pastors. We are often tasked with feeding our "sheep" milk. We often minister to nonChristian teens, to students who are new believers, and to those who are doubting their... Continue Reading →
One of the most important things I've ever read about parents came to me through the book Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Teenagers. After conducting the most extensive study on the religious beliefs of American teenagers, Christian Smith... Continue Reading →
God desires more than authenticity. God desires worship that is right. I recently read through Leviticus, and while it isn't the most exciting reading in Scripture (and certainly isn't as quotable as Paul's writing), I was continually humbled by the... Continue Reading →
"One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, 'Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.' This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith..." (Titus 1:12-13) Rebuke isn't a word... Continue Reading →
We all want to rule our lives and call our own shots. It's just reality. This is where our trouble with God comes in... Because we grasp for the authority that only He should have. The question we each need... Continue Reading →
I found out last night that one of my neighbors has cancer. He's going through Chemo-therapy and it sounds like the doctors are hopeful, but your prayers for him are appreciated. I'd rather not share his name, but if you... Continue Reading →
This is an important question, because it directly affects how you present the Gospel to an unbeliever. Minimalist & Heavy-Handed Examples For instance, if you take a minimalist approach then you'll probably share the "Gospel" like this: God loves you... Continue Reading →
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOksW_NabEk We all have limited time. And the thing is... no one knows how much time they really have! So how are you using your time? Are you using it, or losing it? Are you investing it into something good... Continue Reading →
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