In accordance with the recent release of Justin Bieber’s new album, Purpose, we thought we’d share this great interview with the Biebs himself from Complex. Aside from some questionable grammar and a bit of choice language every now and again (let’s give…
The video for Psy’s new song, “Daddy,” recently dropped and it’s already raking in the views on YouTube. The song is catchy and easy to dance to. It’s going to be everywhere – from our students’ headphones, to…
This is the first article in our series, “Here I am. Send me!” We learn in Isaiah 6 that only after the prophet is totally convicted of his own sin and failures, met by God’s perfect love and…
If the students at your church are anything like the ones at mine, then you probably have some level of pent-up frustration regarding screens, social media, and the ways they influence your students. Some of your frustration might…
The fifth year for Rooted is winding down and our ministry has much for which to be grateful. Every success, encouragement, and joy that we delight in comes purely as an expression of grace from the generous God,…
For many believers in our culture today, “repentance” is a word that has fallen out of favor. Many are still more than willing to talk about their “weaknesses” or “struggles.” Some are even willing to admit them in…
This is the fifth article in our series, “The Hard Questions.” Working with students is tough. You’re often the person approached with some of life’s most challenging questions. Sometimes you know what to say right away. Other times,…
In Dangerous Calling, Paul Tripp helpfully reminds pastors to sit under their own gospel teaching, and to be cognizant of the fact that they too are in the middle of their own sanctification. When teaching youth especially, the temptation to become comfortable and to…
Almost seven years ago, I saw God perform a miracle. I had just graduated from seminary, and was called to pastor a small church in the foothills of the Appalachians. The congregation consisted of about 40 people who…
