Pastor and scholar Charles Spurgeon once wrote, “Our only safety lies in adhering tenaciously to the old truth, and seeking a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit, that the life of God may be continued in our midst….
There is “No Church in the Wild,” say Kanye West and Jay Z. Kanye tells us that the world is harsh, that God doesn’t matter, and that we are on our own. Nothing sacred can help us, therefore,…
Rooted hopes to take another step closer to the ultimate youth ministry conference experience with our 2015 gathering in Chicago on October 22-24. Rooted is a ministry driven by practicing youth ministers. Consequently, we know the struggles and needs…
This article captures the counter-cultural message of the true Christian message. I intend to read it together with students to see if they really understand how Christianity is for the weak and failing.
I must confess, I didn’t always enjoy reading. In fact, I’m the type of person who gets aggravated when others declare, “That movie was good, but it was nothing like the book!” Personally, I enjoy the visual experience…
In this fabulous article, Josh Cousineau explores the connection between our affections and disciple making. So often, the Jesus we preach is more like a coach or a guidance counselor, and we fail to present the fullness of…
Have you ever asked yourself, “What is the biggest struggle my students are facing?” Maybe that should be a rhetorical question. We probably ask ourselves that question in one form or another on a regular basis. I suspect there are…
Chicken liver. Pansy. Wuss. I can come up with a hundred, colorful ways to describe my adult life. But when it comes down to it, I’ve lost my nerve. So when I was approached about stretching my writing…
A student of mine sent me a pretty ambiguous text yesterday: “Can I call you later?” This always puts me on edge a little because I never know what is coming. Did I offend him on Sunday night during my…
