“Finish well” is common parlance in youth groups encouraging students not to let faith peter out at the end of high school. It’s a frequent refrain in academic addresses seeking to curtail “senior-itis” among soon-to-be graduates. It is…
The Psalms have been the prayer book of God’s people for millennia for many reasons, but one in particular stands out to me: The Psalms give expression to every emotional frame that a human being can experience. From…
Shepherding Students Through the Psalms As we care for students in the complex situations they face, we are so aware that we need resources beyond ourselves—the resources of the gospel. Our students struggle with anxiety and addiction. They…
Shepherding Students Through the Psalms: As we care for students in the complex situations they face, we are so aware that we need resources beyond ourselves—the resources of the gospel. Our students struggle with anxiety and addiction. They…
We recently read this awesome entry from Paul David Tripp’s New Morning Mercies, and thought it aptly applied to the life of a youth minister: When you’re weary with the battle, remember that the One who is your…
The very first time I experienced a prolonged season of depression was in 2015. I had been serving in Youth Ministry for six years without a break. I was emotionally exhausted from facing constant criticism, disappointment, and internal…
