Do As I Say, Not As I Do…
Before becoming a parent, I had some ideals set out for my journey into raising tiny humans into full-fledged, productive, and capable adults. You know what I’m talking about, things […]
Before becoming a parent, I had some ideals set out for my journey into raising tiny humans into full-fledged, productive, and capable adults. You know what I’m talking about, things […]
I’ll never forget it. It was 1999. A friend of mine said to me, “Personal health is the next big thing.” He started a business that has gone on to […]
With four young children, it appears that there is a plethora of information bombarding my inbox to tell me how I should parent. How did they know I needed this?! […]
It has been almost 10 years since the last time I was consistently leading a group of adult volunteers in youth ministry. I started as a youth pastor before I […]
Remember the days of dreaming about having kids of your own? The thoughts of bliss and relaxation. The kids doing their chores while you got to sit back and enjoy […]
Students are investors. Their time, energy, and resources are invested in sports, the arts, competitions, or skills that could help them get a college scholarship. We know that the pressures […]
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. […]
Youth Ministry has always been a passion of mine. From the countless hours I spent as a middle and high school student to the time spent getting my Bachelor’s in […]
You’re not alone in wondering how to impact Youth Ministry today. So many parents are learning how to navigate parenting in a culture that seems to shift in its theology, […]
In over 30 years of youth ministry, this is my least favorite time of year when I say “goodbye” to seniors. I’ve had to do this thousands of times. What […]