The Christmas Nobody Wants

The Christmas Nobody Wants

Every year Kimmel encourages parents to tell their kids that they have eaten their Halloween candy, and film it. He takes it another step further for Christmas by asking parents to give their kids an early Christmas a present, but one they know their kids will not...
What Will You Do With This When You Get It?

What Will You Do With This When You Get It?

I just read this story about Kellie Marie Tran. It’s a feel good story that makes you wish all actors felt like this, but Kellie shares something that we should all be in tune with. She says. “In my 8 years as a struggling actor, I came to the realization...
My 17 Most Popular Posts of 2017

My 17 Most Popular Posts of 2017

These posts received between 1,000 and 5,500 views each and are not arranged in any particular order. Enjoy. The Wrong Kind of Busy Growing Older In Youth Ministry Sucks The Danger of Study – Preach – Repeat Real Youth Pastor’s Don’t Starve...
All Roads Go Through Bethlehem

All Roads Go Through Bethlehem

There’s was a road I hated driving in in my town. It’s a narrow double lane, no passing. I really like driving it because of the differing kinds of trees. I hated it because, if there was an accident, I couldn’t get to my house. There was no other...
Cell Phones Aren’t What’s Wrong With Your Youth Meeting

Cell Phones Aren’t What’s Wrong With Your Youth Meeting

I hear about kids being on their cell phones during youth meetings and ignoring what is going on. I have not had that experience.  It could be because we have smaller group (15-20) and they are far more noticeable in a small group, so they don’t risk it. I also...