The road trip is one of the greatest things about student ministry.  Adventure.  Memories.  Laughs…God-awful smells from the back of the van.  This is second post in a 6 part series on the things you should know before you get … Continue reading →

The third message in our Setting the Stage series focuses on 5 Keys to Chasing Vision. You can find part 1 HERE and part 2 of this message series HERE.  The Word, prayer, journaling / reflecting, and worship set the stage for Godly vision to fill your life – here are a few things to […]

I love walking theseDry paths in the afternoonSun, wind blowingCool air across my face.I think about cityLife, and how so much getsLost in the smell ofFumes and pavement andSanitized earth.I go back to the days of myYouth, when I wouldRun through these…

I can’t get the scenesOut of my mind.They play over and over again,Controlling my emotionsLike a slick TV preacherPlaying the heartstrings of a poor, elderly widow.Every time I think I’ve won,One sobering memory brings me to my kneesIn painful convulsi…

Have you ever watchedThe windSway the branches of oak treesIn a southern springtime thunderstorm?They swayBack and forthWith a wind both warm and chill,Tantalizing the emotions,Yet calming the nerves.I could sit on this porch for hours,RockingBack and …

If you’re not going to jump into the water with me, keep your mouth shut when it comes to swimming techniques. I have found that those who spend a lot of time belittling the actions of another are usually not doing any action themselves.  Sure, we may think what someone is doing is a waste […]

Everyday,I walk around doing allThe things I’m “supposed to do.”All the whileI’m really not even there.Physically present, sure,I’ll give you that.But in my daydreams I’m doing what I want,Not what I’m told.You see,I learned a long, long time ago,That …