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Here are my thoughts in written form. I hope they are valuable and contribute to your growth.

The Knight Parable

If you're interested in the parable I wrote to preach on the journey towards spiritual maturity in church last week, post a comment and I'll send you the file. There's a lot that could be included in it, but it basically outlines 5 steps that a young man takes to...

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Students leading camp

I got this picture from one of my students who just finished leading a camp for more than 200 middle schoolers. The letter says in English, I want to take this opportunity to write to you and share about our experience in the middle school summer camp. We had a group...

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An easy trip to the movies

This afternoon, Carson and I went to see Superman Returns. It just opened here last Friday, and the movies in Mexico are discounted on Wednesdays (that's right, every Wednesday, it's only 30 pesos - less than $3 US), so we knew there would be a ton of people at the...

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Life with a 15 month old

Last night was a horrible night. Nathan woke up at 5 am and wouldn't go back to sleep. He's been fussy, so we've been fussy. It's not easy to live on a few hours of sleep, especially when you have a meeting in the morning. Then, when you go to your meeting and the guy...

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A Poem to live by

I'd rather see a sermon Than hear one any day I'd rather one would walk with me Than merely tell the way. UPDATE: The eye's a better pupil And more willing than the ear Fine counsel is confusing But example's always clear. -Edgar Guest Thanks to Dave for giving me the...

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If you can minister in Mexico City…

We say that if you can minister in Mexico City, you can minister anywhere. Three of the things I think are big challenges to youth ministry in Mexico City are space, transportation, and time. Because of the way things are built here, there is little space. Churches...

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Preaching today in big church

This morning, I'll be preaching at Renovacion, the church where Huberto works as the youth pastor. I'll be sharing a story about a boy who sets off to become a knight, using it as a parable for the journey towards spiritual maturity. I am praying that it will connect...

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Mission Accomplished

We found some shoes for Nathan today! They are made of stretchy material, so they fit better and are easier to get on him. We went to the Bazaar, a flea-market sort of place, and bought them. They were only 120 pesos, too! That's about 11 US dollars. He loves them. It...

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Awesome World Cup video

I'm working with this local church youth ministry, advising them and helping as much as I can. Tonight, I went to a meeting with the guy in charge of the youth ministry, and he took me to a meeting with their youth worship teams. They have three bands that take turns...

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