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Sunday night at Youth I spoke with my students about prayer.  I took a different way in doing my lesson, by it being more of a town hall meeting setting.  I did an introduction to the subject, then I allowed the students to ask questions and share thoughts on prayer.  Instead of me fielding the… [Continue Reading]

For the past month I have taken a break from most of my social media including my blog.  I have been on Twitter some and have checked in on Facebook, but for the most part I just needed a break from things.   And the Silence has been golden.  It has given me a chance… [Continue Reading]

Clearing up a common misconception, in Greek, X means Christ. That is where the word “X-Mas” comes from.  Not because someone took the “Christ” out of Christmas.  “Xmas” is a common abbreviation of the word “Christmas”. It is sometimes pronounced /ˈɛksməs/, but it, and variants such as “Xtemass”, originated as handwriting abbreviations for the typical… [Continue Reading]

Last night I was watching the Steelers/49ers and watched as a Blackout happened twice.  Once before the game and once during the game.  It made me think about so many youth ministry and church events where something technical went out right when we needed it.  This past weekend on our youth retreat we had several… [Continue Reading]

In ministry I have learned that it is a must to keep all emails I send and receive.  There have been multiple times that I have had to defend myself after someone was trying to manipulate me.  I’ve had counselors, adult leaders in the church, and even students claim that I did not respond to… [Continue Reading]