As the cold days of winter drag on, are you looking for a good book to read while you sit next to a crackling fire in your living room? Perhaps a funny, easy-to-read-hard-to-put-down, inspiring book? Then might I recommend one that has only hit the bookstores this past week – “Just Don’t Fall.” Now, this [...]
Entries from January 2010
January 23, 2010
Question: Is the church intergenerational?
So this question has been mulling around in my head for the past two years. Most churches have some sort of confirmation process for children and teenagers that grants them full membership status within the congregation. However, if you look closely at the way most churches are structured, you would probably conclude that churches are [...]
January 16, 2010
Schools and coaches who miss the point
I read this article in the Washington Post on Wednesday and couldn’t believe how backwards the high school sports system is in our nation’s capital. High school sports are great way for students to learn teamwork, develop skills, and get exercise after a long day of sitting in class. Now it seems like in the [...]
January 9, 2010
Listen to this…
NEED TO BREATHE — “Something Beautiful” Album Title:: “The Outsiders” ————– Lyrics ::- In your ocean, I’m ankle deep I feel the waves crashin’ on my feet It’s like I know where I need to be But I can’t figure out, yeah I can’t figure out Just how much air I will need to breathe [...]
January 7, 2010
Why most youth pastors are lousy theologians
As a lousy theologian myself, I currently feel qualified to level such a critique at my colleagues. The answer is frustratingly simple: there’s no obvious, visible payoff for being a great theologian in youth ministry. 1) Parents do not expect it from you. (You’re probably only half their age anyway) 2) Staff do no expect [...]
