A Little Primer on “Proverbial Fools”. . . .
“Don’t be foolish!” I heard that spoken in my direction more than a few times when I was a kid. My dad was never one to hold back in those times when my adolescent self believed that I was on…
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Be Careful How You “Play” On Social Media. . .
Regrets. . . I’ve had a few. . . well, more than few. The older I get, the more I realize that my default setting is to be and do in ways that lead to a hindsight oftentimes filled with regret. There are far…
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This Week In Youth Culture History. . .
Are you kidding me?!? Nope. Thirty-eight years have passed since “The Breakfast Club” was released into theaters on February 15, 1985. A little search revealed that three of the main actors in the film are in their sixties. . .…
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Super Bowl Ads As A Ministry Opportunity. . . A Free Download. . .
Does marketing work? You bet! If it didn’t work, then why are companies willing to fork out $7 million for a 30-second commercial spot during this year’s Super Bowl? If you’re one of those parents or youth workers who plan…
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Dear Pastor: 10 Reasons To Send Your Youth Pastor to NYMS! . . .
Dear Pastor (and Board), We’re just one month away from the inaugural Northeast Youth Ministry Summit training event to be held in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania at the Ligonier Camp and Conference Center! Perhaps you’re supervising a timid…
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The Sex Positive Movement, Our Kids, and God’s Word. . .
Over the last few days, I’ve been posting a three-part series on the Sex-Positive Movement, a trending and powerfully dangerous influence on all our kids. Today, Part 3, an overview of God’s grand and glorious design for sexuality and gender. …
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Our Kids In The School of the Sex-Positive Movement. . .
This week, I’m posting a three-part series on the Sex-Positive Movement, a trending and powerful influence on all of our kids. Today, Part 2, an overview of the core beliefs of the Sex-Positive Movement. What the culture-at-large is now propagating…
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The Sex-Positive Movement and How It’s Misshaping Our Kids. . .
This week, I’m in Nashville where I’m speaking to youth workers about teaching God’s grand and glorious design for sex and gender. Since this issue is on our minds, I’m posting a three-part series on the Sex-Positive Movement, a trending…
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A Prayer For Our Children And Teens. . .
On several occasions in the past, I’ve mentioned how my prayer life has been deepened through the use of a variety of printed prayer books. One of these resources that I treasure the most is Scotty Smith’s Everyday Prayers: 365 Days to…
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Youth Workers: Give Parents The Gift Of “Bubbles”. . . .
When scuba divers are down deep, it is easy for them to become confused and disoriented. Since water diffuses light, divers often find themselves surrounded by illumination, making it difficult to discern which way is up. Feeling weightless and without…
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A Brand New Youth Ministry Training Opportunity! . . .
The challenges facing youth workers who lead and love kids in today’s world are immense. Perhaps you’ve found yourself trying to understand how to help kids navigate the pressures, stresses, and anxieties of life. Your kids are seeking to settle…
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Some Words To Spark Spiritual Self-Examination. . .
Over the last few months I’ve been reading through The Imitation Of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. If you haven’t read it, I would encourage you to dig into it, perhaps a chapter a day as you begin the New Year…
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