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Here are my thoughts in written form. I hope they are valuable and contribute to your growth.
Things about the Inauguration
Yesterday, despite some technical difficulties (like the electricity going out at our house), we watched the historic inauguration. Here are a few things I thought were interesting about the coverage.
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How to be a Global Youth Worker
Youth pastors have tons of things to do. Sometimes, when you look at your calendar, you think, “How could I possibly fit one more thing in here?” I remember that feeling. I just had it this morning.
But it doesn’t take much to be a global youth worker. Here are some practical things you can do to think globally as far as youth ministry is concerned.
read moreYouth Marketing Trends 2009
Graham Browne from Mobileyouth.org published this presentation of 50 Youth Marketing Trends for 2009. It is focused on people marketing to young people, but it is relevant for local church youth workers as well.
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How to please God Today
Today is the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America. Regardless of how you voted, you can please God today, tomorrow, and in the future. Here’s what 1 Timothy 2:1-8 says.
read moreWho Do You Hate?
I thought this video was thought provoking, especially his question asking how much do you have to hate a person to not tell them what you believe.
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Five Foods to Avoid in Mexico
It’s always great to get back to enjoying some great Mexican food. We love our favorite Mexican foods and have written about them before.
But then I got to thinking about some Mexican foods to avoid, so I created a list of five foods to avoid at all costs while in Mexico.
read moreVIDEO: Benjamin Moments
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a family video. These little moments were taken from December and January. He’s growing a lot and getting huge.
You can watch the video on Vimeo, too.
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60 Thoughts from the Gospel of Matthew
I don’t usually post stuff like this, but since I’m convinced that you haven’t really learned something until you’ve shared it with others, I might as well share what I’ve been thinking about over the last few days as I have been reading through the Gospel of Matthew. Here are 60 points that I thought were important, either to comment on or to think about.
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You are Setting an Example
This morning, I was sitting at the dining room table, drinking my coffee, and reading Matthew 26-28. Nathan noticed what I was doing and ran upstairs to get his Bible, too. I realized then something that I already knew, but this morning it hit me harder than ever.
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