National Conference on Youth Ministries – Day 3

I am writing this from the Denver airport as my time to fly is upon me. I will give a few highlights from Day 3. Wednesday Morning Mike Cope “Community in Lars and the Real Girl” - Hebrews It’s a movie about church, it begins in church and ends in church. Hebrews Imagining a world …

The benefit of the doubt will…..

Have you ever came across someone who made you extremely upset at the time and you wanted to smash their face in with a sledge-hammer but decided not?  We all have come across those types of people...odds are you have been that type of person.  What kept you from unleashing your inner Bruce Lee was …

Life does exist after 30

I have delayed writing this post much like I delay going to the dentist, doctor or even a car repair shop.  It is the self-discovery that I dread and the inevitable bad news that comes from a doctor's office or a repair shop that I loathe.  Nevertheless I drudge on through because it is only …

Patience…

“Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All thing pass; God never changes. Patience attains All that it strives for. He who has God Finds he lacks nothing:God alone suffices." (St. Teresa of Avila)

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Recovery and the Christian

Recovery is a process not a one-time moment.  I had minor surgery on Wednesday and it was an experience to say the least.  I was not in much pain the day of the surgery but Thursday was a day of pain and today I am still pretty sore even though I am at the office.  …

Dating Etiquette

This post is long overdue and I am trying to find the right way to say what I need to say without offending people but it will probably be impossible.  The good thing is that this post is mostly opinion and you can always roll your eyes and say, "He doesn't know what he is …

A Word from a Teenager

Below is a post from one of our teens who has been the most active since I have been at Main Street.  If the door is open she is there regardless of the activities.  You know how some youth groups have the service projects where only a few show up and then (magically) when there …

A Word from a Teenager

Today we have a treat.  Two of our students write about the difficulties of being a teenage christian.  With these posts I am keeping their names anonymous because it works better that way and they have the freedom to say what they want.  These two students are close to my heart and have been with me …

Relational Evangelism

Evangelism is still about relationships.  It always has been and always will be.  The good news that rings out is the message of redemption, hope and reconciliation and it is also a message of forgiveness of sins.  I am reading through the Gospel of Luke and I am rediscovering some things and discovering new things.  …