That time between Christmas and New Years is dead time for me. Although it is a bit of an oxymoron, there’s no such time as dead time. Time keeps moving whether we use it wisely or not. This “dead time” is like the two days that Lazarus was dead or the three days Jesus spent…
I have been following Casey Neistat’s Youtube channel for a a few months now and he’s a really interesting guy. He vlogs every day, shares his experiences, shares his knowledge about tech and innovation, etc. and, as a youth workers, I learn a few things that apply to me and my situation. I have always…
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 no speed limit. The price…
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 planning of…
Back in pre-internet day, newsletters, in the traditional sense, were one page or multiple pages filled with stuff you needed to know. In the digital or social age newsletters can now be shorter. A newsletter can be post or a series of tweets, pictures, or videos. Let me perfectly honest, when I would create…
I was reading the newest study on teens and media from Common Sense Media Report on Tweens and Teens and one stat, among many, stood out to me Everyone can be a maker, but not many are. The vast majority of kids’ engagement with media consists of consuming media, with only a small portion devoted to…
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. – John Quincy Adams Are you a leader? John Maxwell says if you think you’re a leader, look behind you and if no one is following you, you’re not a leader, you’re just someone out for…
I imposed a false realty on myself that has bitten me in the but more times than I can count and it all started with a lie. A false belief that made it’s way into my actions and sabotaged my future. Tackle these 7 lies with the truth and watch your life and ministry turn…
I was reading about Ahmed, the 14 year old boy who built a clock and was accused of building a bomb, and felt bad for all those involved. People were quick to judge Ahmed and then we were quick to judge those who judged Ahmed; the teacher, the police officers, etc. I have said things…
I pray for my students in all kinds of ways because I am a little ADD I need to pray for our students in different ways or I’ll fall asleep. O.k., not really fall asleep but you know what I mean. Here are three ways that work for me and they may work for you…
