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Here are my thoughts in written form. I hope they are valuable and contribute to your growth.
Unlikely Visitors at the First Christmas
We've heard the Christmas story so much that we sometimes miss how much it applies to our lives. In this Sunday Summary we talk about how the shepherds are a lot like us. You can watch the video below or on YouTube. I'd love it if you subscribed to my YouTube channel....
read more003 – Five Gs for Growth
In this episode of the Podcast, I talk about 5 different activities that we should be looking to be involved in if we are to grow spiritually as we allow Jesus to change us. This is a snippet of one of the videos I did for my Small Group Leaders as we try...
read moreA Not-So-Magical Christmas
Christmas is not always as magical as the songs and movies make it out to be. The first Christmas wasn't as glorious for Mary as we usually think, either. But God, as usual, showed up, to remind her and us of something important. Watch the video on YouTube or below....
read more002 – Four Keys to Building Community
I believe that consistency is key to community. I talked about that in a YouTube video this week, and in this episode of the Podcast, I talk with you about four ways you can be consistent in your relationships with other people that will help build...
read moreConsistency is Key to Community
A quick video I made about one of the keys to building community. Would love to hear what you think. Comment below or on the video on YouTube. https://youtu.be/X4rtC_meMOw
read moreJesus is a Serpent Killer
I've started a new series of videos on my YouTube channel where I'm going to give a summary (or snippet) of some of what happens in our church on Sunday. Some weeks it will be a summary of Pastor Josh's sermon. Other weeks it will be a summary of my talk for FUSION....
read morePodcast Episode 001 – Successful Bible Reading
In my first "real" podcast episode I talk about my challenge to read the entire New Testament in November (#ntvember). I give you the reason why I did it, what I learned throughout the month about spending time in the Word of God, how I felt at times, and...
read moreWhat Does Your “Do” Do?
Today in our staff meeting, one of the things we talked about was understanding the end game of why we do some of the things that we do. The context was actually children's ministry more than student ministry, but it applies to the daily activities of...
read moreFriendsgiving…One Thing that Makes a Good Friend
https://youtu.be/4WOW3H3PiUQ We had a Friendsgiving at our house on Friday before Thanksgiving, and I was thinking a little about what makes people good friends. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your friends and family. (Subscribe to the Vlog on YouTube by...
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