I’ve had a lot of conversations in the last couple weeks about how Christians can live with a sharp disconnect between what they believe and how they act. Inconsistency, hypocrisy, lack of character – we have lots of different labels for something that we both hate in others and, when we’re brutally honest, see in ourselves. [...]
A night of prayer…
You do not have… because you do not ask. James 4:2b– Implies something very powerful. It points to an incredible connection between our action of simple prayer and God’s bold deeds. A simple sentence that reminds me to pray. One of my favorite nights of youth group events is our Prayer Night. About twice a [...]
One Last Christmas Greeting…
Some would call this late, I say that Christmas greetings are never unwelcome…. so here you are – a Christmas greeting from the three of us Hope your Christmas season was as full of joy as ours was. Bonus – here’s video.
One month with Logos Bible Software
I have long been one of those book snobs who looks down his glasses-indented nose at people whose primary book source is computer software. I think it was because I knew people who used Bible software as a substitute for studying, and I think there’s something spiritual that happens when someone studies the Bible well. [...]
Youth Group December Update
Quick random thanks to God – Ilyia Wilson (14 year old youth group member with Lymphoma) got it PET scan last night and he is now… wait for it… CANCER FREE – God is really Good. Last month was amazing! I started listing some of the events we’ve had but it seemed like it was [...]
Peacemaking is my preaching jam
I preach at my church sometimes – this last Sunday, given the upcoming holidays and possible holiday “drama”, I was really burdened to talk about Peacemaking. If you missed it give it a listen. (it’s the recording from the early service, I think I was more confident the second time around) Listen To Sunday’s Sermon: [...]
My one defense – I’m righteous! Lord, I Need You
My favorite new song off the newest Passion CD, is a hymn rewrite by Daniel Carson, Kristian Stanfill, Christy Nockels, Matt Maher, & Jesse Reeves called “Lord I Need You”. It is a powerful statement of trust in God mostly as a singable rewrite of “I Need Thee Every Hour”. It’s not the most catchy [...]
Event Recap-Columbus Day is for Scavenger Hunting
Our youth group kids are hilarious – a couple weeks ago we had (for Columbus day) a Video Scavenger Hunt around Huntington Village. It seemed like an appropriate way of honoring a famous explorer. I’m really thankful to the leaders, especially EmLam who made it all happen – but enjoy these – our kids are [...]
Pray for Students (see you at the pole edition)
Tomorrow is See You At the Pole on Long Island and I want to ask as many people as possible to pray along with students. I asked some of our high school youth group students to write down how their schools need prayer. Here’s what they wrote. Please pray for them. I ask that you help [...]
High School (Jesus) Freaks.
This (above) is a video from our VBS picnic – mostly our youth band covering DC Talks Jesus Freak . In retrospect we should have practiced, or maybe even figured out the chords out ahead of time… But (it’s kinda funny) – And it does a good job at reminding me of how hard growing up as a [...]
