After six years of constant writing, travelling, speaking, and blogging about youth ministry it was decided it was time for a break. Over two years ago I completely stopped so I could focus on ministry in my home community. The last two years have been filled some pretty amazing moments and challenges. Here is just […]
I remember going to the altar at my church. Actually, I remember going many times to give my life to God or to rededicate my life to Him after some wayward living. It became quite a routine. When I was a teen at some point at every camp, convention, or special event I would finally […]
While you may not have tried this before you should test it out. You will need to wait until there is a sunny day, or perhaps purchase a really bright light. Then when the conditions are right go find someone who has some physical problem. Walk past them and see if, when your shadow passes […]
Ever wonder when churches, youth groups, or most organizations lose the most people? It is during times of transition. In Canada, the largest drop of in church attendance comes between Children’s ministry and Jr High. Then there seems to be some significant drops later on, as well, like when students graduate. When life seems to […]
There was a night I was sitting in a church event when I was a teenager. As usual I had taken a seat in the back with a few friends and really wasn’t paying attention. Well, until I heard someone say ‘Doreen’ (my mother) was being taken to the hospital right then. My brother, sister, […]
Me too. These two very short words have incredible impact. When people have questions and doubts and feel like failures these words can be powerful and life saving. The truth is you are not alone. You are not the first person with questions. Every person has had them. Everyone has gone through seasons of doubt. […]
For most of my life I have been involved with various extreme sports. If there is something I love, it is to go fast. Whether it has been mountain biking, snowboarding, four wheeling, or being on my motorbike, there is a personal enjoyment in going fast. This has led to a few injuries in my […]
God blesses. It is His promise. This truth is stated repeatedly in the Word. He watches over us, protects us, sustains us, and hears our prayers. These are truths. There have been some who have taken these truths out of context and have turned them into something that is incredibly destructive. The culture in which […]
It would pretty hard, or impossible, for me to ever say that God does not exist. Not because I have been told He is real, but rather because I have experienced far too many ‘God Moments.’ I have personally experienced times of forgiveness, love, and acceptance. However, I have also seen incredible answers to prayer […]
I have been called a devil, but I am not the devil. However, let’s for a moment, for the sake of this story, pretend I was in fact the real devil. If, as the father of lies and deceit, my purpose was to try my best to slow down, trick, and harm the Church then […]