Look at What Could Be Instead of What Is

As one walks through the hallways of a local school, the realities of modern societal problems are like a slap in the face.Seeing the glazed-over eyes of a kid who can't make it through school without a high;Se...

Living FOR God or WITH God?

Author Says God Desires Our Love and CompanionshipFifteen hundred years ago, the emperor of Rome built a tomb for his beloved sister. The small building was designed in the shape of a cross with a vaulted ceili...

Jesus in a Strange Situation

Prayer:God of peace, thank You for calming me in my sometimes chaotic world. Help me to focus on You today and to witness Your love around me.Take a few minutes of silence. In your own words, ask God to meet yo...

A Response to the Family-Integrated Churches

A former student of mine was put in an awkward position when he was made aware of some comments made by a Mr. Scott Brown (see the link below) that stirred up quite a debate within his church and the leadership...

Flash Mob Youth Group Activities

In my part of the country, flash mobs are quickly going from fun to violent. Several have been broken up by the police with arrests being made because of the vandalism and methods teens are using to send a mess...

The Ministry of Presence

I stood 10 feet from the gravesite pulling my coat around me and looking on as the service began. One of my students stood near her mother's open grave with two of her friends standing on either side. "Sixteen ...

Praying to Be Prayerful

I have a huge burden for prayer in my ministry, but my ability to focus does not equal this burden. If you're like me—and based on some conversations I've had, I suspect I'm not alone—I think we all...

Should Drama Queens Wear Mood Rings?

Back in the day when I was a youth, some popular Christian bands came out with songs about girls. Relient K requested "emotional girls should all wear mood rings" and Family Force 5 vented about drama queens. F...