Fasting During Lent Doesn’t Have To Suck, If You Do It Right

Fasting During Lent Doesn’t Have To Suck, If You Do It Right

Fasting is not fun, and it si not supposed to be. There. I said t. But it doesn’t have to suck either. Fasting is a wonderful spiritual practice,  but, let’s be honest. there’s no fun in giving up what you most enjoy. On top of that, if you fast the...
Lent Day 1: Rend You Heart Not Your Garments

Lent Day 1: Rend You Heart Not Your Garments

Good morning all and Happy Lent! That sounds like an oxymoron, right? Except, I’m not as depressed about having to give up one meal today as I am excited about my relationship with Christ and what it will look like in 40 days. Today, I share a few thoughts from...
Youth Ministry Excuse #10 I’ll Pray About It

Youth Ministry Excuse #10 I’ll Pray About It

Sadly, saying “I’ll pray about it” can be an excuse. It can be a stall tactic. Other spiritual excuses include, but are not limited to, I don’t fill led to … I don’t feel it’s God’s will to … The Spirt hasn’t told me to … Most of these...
Youth Ministry Excuse #9 It’s Not Perfect

Youth Ministry Excuse #9 It’s Not Perfect

“I can’t do it if it’s not perfect” You can say it’s not perfect and be correct. You can say its not ready and be incorrect. This is the big question, right? How will I know when it’s ready? How will I know when this message will be...