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The life of America’s teenagers
I started writing this post about the portrayal of teenage-hood in Green Day’s music video, Jesus of Suburbia, but became so burdened by the seemingly…
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Handling ministry blunders
I think back over all the mistakes I’ve made in ministry. Some make me grimace and say, “What in the world was I thinking?!” Others are kinda…
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Ministry leadership questions
Tony Myles, a youth pastor in Michigan, e-mailed me last week asking if I’d participate in a survey he wrote for one of his Masters Of Ministry projects…
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Connecting with youth workers
Part of the reason I enjoy blogging about youth ministry is because it’s a potential point of contact with others who share my calling. Although the…
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My former pastor apologizes
Wow. The title should say enough, huh? Definitely wasn’t expecting this one.
The Story
Last night as I was on my way out the door, my cell phone rang…
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Away with Windows!
I’m really sick of Microsoft Windows. If I wasn’t already so settled into this operating system with all my apps, files, mail, settings, etc., I…
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This whole blogging thing
I’ve really been diggin’ this whole blogging thing lately. It’s such a great way to express your opinions and ideas on basically anything you…
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Controversial Teen Bible
I’ve been hearing about Zondervan’s new student bibles and all the flack it’s taking, mostly from the home school community. The True Images…
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So much to do this summer
Hmm… I’ve been asked by the guy who directs the camp midsouth summer camp for the Evangelical Covenant denomination if I would be the director for…
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Visiting Eagle Ridge students
Tonight Dana and I went to visit a couple kids from my former youth group, Eagle Ridge Church. We hung out at Casey’s house for a little bit first and…
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