What breaks your heart? Are you moved by poverty? Is it racial discrimination that brings your blood to a boil? Do you hate seeing corruption everywhere you turn? Does your heart stir for orphans, or maybe it’s abuse victims that cause you turmoil? Most likely, all of these things bother you at some level, but [...]
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Do You Think You Are Above Doing Work?
Posted: September 12, 2011 in Christian Living, General Life, MinistryTags: entitlement, jobs, menial, ministry, serving, tasks, work
“I didn’t join the Army to pick weeds out of rock beds.”The words were spoken over a decade ago. In fact, it has been almost 15 years since I heard them. I remember the conversation well. I was in jump school at Fort Benning, GA and there was a break in the training. The Army [...]
Selling the Jeep
Posted: August 30, 2011 in Christian Living, General LifeTags: Dave Ramsey, debt, finance, financial, FPU, jeep, money, wrangler
I love Jeeps. In fact, I’ve had 4 of them (if you count the Grand Cherokee I had for 6 months). If you count my wife’s Jeep, then I’ve had 5. My current Jeep is a 2006 Wrangler Rubicon. I love it, it’s by far the nicest one I’ve owned. I had a CJ-5 in [...]
I’ll Pray For You
Posted: August 4, 2011 in Christian Living, General Life, MinistryTags: charity, God, help, homeless, hypocrite, need, poor, prayer, support
I’ve heard that a lot, and as a Christian, I’ve said that a lot. “II pray for you” is the Christian knee-jerk reaction to hearing anything from anyone. You need a job, I’m praying for you. Sick grandma, I’m praying for you, and her, and any other random family members who might be affected. Hey, [...]
Dear God, Thank You for all of the good things You’ve done for me. Thank You for all of my blessings. Please forgive me for the wrongs that I have done, to You and to others. Please help my sick family members and help my buddy’s dad find a job. Please help me to be [...]
FREEDOM Go ahead and look at that word again. Stare at it for a second and let the word sink in. Everybody wants freedom, but what exactly is freedom? What makes someone free? What do we do with freedom once we obtain it? The U.S. is built upon the promises of freedom. Freedom of speech, [...]
The “Institutional” Church?
Posted: May 27, 2011 in Christian LivingTags: Christ, church, congregation, God, institutional, pastor, sermon
There is a lot of discussion about the legitimacy of the institutional church lately. There are intense debates occurring in print and online. I have read books and blogs written by people who suggest that we get rid of all remnants of the institutional church. I have also had discussions with some people who believe [...]
My Walk With God is Changing
Posted: May 13, 2011 in Christian LivingTags: change, God, ministry, walk, young adult, youth
I have not been teaching lately. With the wedding coming up, and some important details still in the air, I have delegated a lot of my youth group leading to other leaders. The young adult group that I lead is on a hiatus for the summer, as well. Therefore, I am not teaching right now. [...]
Wait a Minute, There are Other Leaders, Too???
Posted: May 3, 2011 in Christian Living, MinistryTags: break, leadership, ministry, stress
I know this one guy. He’s one of those people who is always running around. He has a job, serves at his church, has a social life and a lot of other things that pull at him from seemingly every direction. He never seems to rest, and is almost always stressed out or tired. Actually, [...]
Faith and Optimism
Posted: April 5, 2011 in Christian LivingTags: Christianity, faith, God, Jesus, optimism
Things in my life don’t always go as planned. If I had things my way I’d be a full-time youth or young pastor right now. Well, maybe I’d be a rock star, or maybe even an Apache pilot. I would not be still working in IT. I like computers, but I love people. I enjoy [...]
