Three Life Lessons For Youth Pastors From Iron Man 3

    I went and saw Iron Man 3 on Thursday of last week. I was deeply troubled that I had to see it at 9:00 p.m. instead of at midnight as I usually do. I was afraid something would be lost with a potentially uncommitted audience (Midnight = Committed). I was...

Comic Book Movies As A Catalyst For Spiritual Growth

  Yesterday I was listening to the Iron Man 3 soundtrack (songs inspired by the movie)  and was saddened by the lack of inspiration on the songs. Looks like the bands did not see the movie. This is an action movie, but the songs don’t take me there. I am...

What if Jason Collins Was Your Student?

  The news broke yesterday that NBA Jason Collins came out as gay. The full story will be in the new issue of Sports Illustrated. As a Christian, I am not dismayed, but to be honest, I have other issues, 10 to be exact, that I am focused on at the moment: 1....

My Take On The Book: Firsthand

  I was looking forward to receiving the book First Hand by Ryan and Josh Shook and was only slightly disappointed.  I was disappointed because I thought it was a book for me to help me with all the mistakes I’ve made with all the young adults I’ve...