God Responds To The Daily News, “I Already Fixed This”

God Responds To The Daily News, “I Already Fixed This”

Imagine God, in robe and slippers, opening the door to pick up the daily paper. He sits down upon his throne with a cup of coffee, slaps the paper open and sees the headlines God Isn’t Fixing This. God nods and reads, and after a few moments says, “I...
Is Your Failed Youth Event A Success In Disguise?

Is Your Failed Youth Event A Success In Disguise?

The words, “You are super optimistic” really floored me.  One of my leaders said that to me last night  in my response to an event which, on it’s face, was a flop. We had organized a go cart night and it was pricey. The go carts were indoor and had...
What Would You Like To Be Known For 40 Years From Now?

What Would You Like To Be Known For 40 Years From Now?

I just watched the interview (below) with Sylvester Stallone and it made me think about, as I often do, how I would like to be remembered. Stallone admits to being typecast, in tv and movies, as the “mugger” or the goon. The movie Rocky was his crossroads....
Don’t Let Students Ditch Your Youth Groups Values

Don’t Let Students Ditch Your Youth Groups Values

We all host events and hopefully those events are powered by values not by need. When kids don’t show up for our events we have to ask some questions on why they some or many did not show up. Did they just not like the event? How much were they in on the...
Becoming A Magnetic Youth Ministry

Becoming A Magnetic Youth Ministry

  I came across this video with Self Help Guru Tony Robbins where he shares about appearance and what makes charismatic people so attractive. Watch the video and then read about the principle that could make your  youth ministry more magnetic. Isaiah 53:2 says...