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We Are Overcomers!

I went outside for a walk one night discouraged and felt God asking me again why I think He put me on this street. He took me to the end of the street to remind me of the reason why we live on this street!

At the end of my street is the typical green street sign that reads…. Victory

Get Real: It’s Time to Rest

Stressed. Tired. Worried. Frustrated.

For most of you school started about two weeks ago and around here I’ve heard these four words muttered from several students. To be honest, I’ve been muttering them myself lately.

Are You Building a Kingdom Dream Team?

The dream of the students this summer was that they would have a non-apathetic summer. They are not interested in mundane church programs and sitting around all day in the Florida sun, but a ministry that never stops even on summer break! They believe because Jesus’love and pursuit of His people never stops—why should youth ministry stop this summer?

Girl Talk: Modesty... Who Me?!

What can you say to your youth group girls that insist on wearing inapproprate clothing?  Do you have that problem with your youth group boys?  Here is a great way to address being appropriately modest - and it isn't just about the clothes we wear folks - it's about our hearts.

No Excuses: Will You Act or Wait in Fear?

Like Gideon, fear sometimes makes us wait for more confirmation instead of taking action. Visible signs are unnecessary if they only confirm what we already know to be true. Do you know what God wants you to do? If so, are you acting or waiting?

Stepping Stones

He said something like (paraphrasing) “this verse doesn’t say that God’s word is a headlight, shining way down the path of your life to show you what will happen. It’s a lamp–just enough light to see the next step.”

Evolution: The Devil’s Sneak Attack

I can see why some people believe in the theory of evolution. I’m sure it sounds like a semi-plausible explanation to people who have been taught to think that way. Some of us, however, believe that there is a Creator who is all-powerful and all-loving. Give me God over primordial soup any day.

Youth Ministry Coaching vs. an Interim Youth Pastor

“and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2

Will You Walk With Me?

It’s that time of year again, it happens every year. Our car is due for inspection and I have this week to get it done. There was only one problem and it wasn’t getting an appointment with my mechanic. My problem was finding a way home once I dropped the car off at the garage. Since we’re down to one car and no one was available there was only one way home…WALK. So I put on my coat, hat and grabbed my MP3 player prepared to walk the three miles (yes, I measured it) home. I was not looking forward to this trek. On my way to the garage complaints ran through my head. And once I started my walk the complaints just increased…

Letter to Yourself

You’re a student, you’re facing the pressures of school, home, friends and dating. Some of you are struggling, wrestling with parents fighting, divorce, temptation from friends, feelings of failure, self-image issues, and the list goes on. And the midst of all this you’re even stressing about where to go to college or what to do with you life. You’re not sure about your future and what it would look like in terms of success as the world sees it. Some days you don’t even want to think about what’s ahead.

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