In light of the United Airlines debacle, I thought we should talk about how we should respond to the occasional obstinate teenager without losing our minds and reputations. If you’re not aware of the United Airlines incident, it’s simple, United Airlines flight was full, they needed passengers to voluntarily leave. When no one volunteered United used…
I just got back from watching The Case For Christ. I read the book, ok, read is a strong word; I glanced really hard though the book when it first came out in 1998. It’s a very good reference book for getting the conversation started about the historical evidence for the resurrection of Christ.…
I have been resisting for years. Resisting authority Resisting conformity. Resisting average. Lately, I’ve seen the resistance going on in our world and I am not resisting the cause, I am resisting the mode of resisting. I am resisting hatred. I am resisting negativity. I am resisting piling on. I am resisting flash in the pan protests…
This is a spoiler free overview of the movie Silence by Martin Scorcese. If you are a youth pastor, I do not recommend taking the whole youth group to see this movie. This is not God’s Not Dead. This movie is a deep and powerful film about the journey of faith. It is 2…
You might wonder how I pick my albums of the year. Like most lists, my list subjective. I do had a few questions I have to answer in order for an album to make my list. Can I listen to it the whole way through? Does it cover a non-conventional topics? Does it get…
I listen to predominately Christian/Gospel music so my list reflects that; but some groups on here do not identity as a Christian band so they are listed as well. These songs just hit me the right way and stuck with me. Some artists have two songs which may mean they make my albums of…
First, welcome back Sting. I heard this song a dozen different ways, but the song is written for the documentary Jim, about a missing photo journalist James Foley. He was held capital captive and eventually beheaded, but as Sting explains, he fought for food and blankets for his fellow prisoners. Before I heard the story…
Voting is a civic sacrament. – Theodore Hesburgh. I confuse my family every two and four years because I will not tell them who I voted for. It’s none of their business, and if you’re reading this, its none of yours either. I don’s say that to be ugly but to be clear. When…
Each generation makes it’s mark in the world, in economics, science, and yes in the movies. These are called “coming of age” movies. Some think these movies can define a generation. I’d rather like to think that the movies I grew up watching influenced or reflected us rather than rubber stamped us as DEFINED. My…
Will you being taking your kids to see the new movie from King and County, Priceless? Here’s my review of the movie and who you can use it with your youth ministry. Have you seen the movie? Leave your review in the comments.
