Blog
Here are my thoughts in written form. I hope they are valuable and contribute to your growth.
Skit for Seminary Event
The Seminary is having a big promotion event on May 23, and they’ve asked the youth ministry program to do a skit during it. Here’s what we’re basing our skit on, although we are making some changes so it will fit better with the audience and culture.
read moreInsights on Youth Culture
A few months ago, I signed up for MTV Sticky, a newsletter about youth focused culture, trends and insight.
If you’re involved in youth ministry, it’s a great resource to understand global youth culture and trends. I like it because it isn’t just about U.S. culture. It has insights from all over the world and helps you understand global youth culture.
read moreMother’s Day 2009
Mother’s Day is a huge deal in Mexico. It’s practically a national holiday. Usually, Mother’s Day in Mexico falls on the 10th of May every year.
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How to Adapt Lessons for Your Youth Group
Mike had a post about saving money in your youth ministry budget, and he referenced my 5 Places to Find Free Youth Ministry Resources post. His thoughts are great.
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The Body of Christ and the Seminary
Never before have I thought of the Seminary as the body of Christ as today. With the recent scare in Mexico City, we have been out of classes for a week. Many of the students left the city.
As we returned to the campus yesterday and today, there are signs up all over telling us to be sure to wash dirty clothes, wash our hands, wear masks, etc. Why? Well, because we are one body.
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Mexico City is Back in Business
Mexico City government officials have lowered the Swine Flu alert level, meaning that we will be getting back to the regularly scheduled program here in Mexico. Thanks for hanging with me and reading all the Swine Flu stuff here.
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Me and Larry King
Monday afternoon I was playing on the beach with Nathan in Huatulco, Oaxaca, when Janell came running up to me with my cell phone. She was talking with Randy Smith of Youth Ministry International. I took the phone, and Randy told me that the Larry King show had contacted him and wanted to put me on their show that evening.
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Video of Huatulco, Mexico
We went on vacation last weekend to Huatulco, Mexico. It’s on the Pacific Coast in the state of Oaxaca. The beaches there are really nice.
I’ll post some family video later, but for now, here’s a video of the beach in Huatulco.
read moreWhat’s More Dangerous?
In this article about the Swine Flu, many people say that the hysteria over the flu is more dangerous than the flu itself. I’ve wondered the same thing. Here are my thoughts.
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