Husband. Dad to 5. Student Ministry Pastor. Follower of Jesus. Yatta yatta.

WHEN TO HIRE HELP

I don't know about you, but I'm not rolling in time or money.  So this means that not only can I not do everything I want to, but I cannot pay everyone to get r done either.I also don't like paying people to do stuff I know how to, or can do myself. … [Continue reading]

REFLEXES TELL ALL

What I do without thinking says more about me than what I do when I have plenty of time to process my response.  If I don't like my gut response, it's the clearest indicator for me that something is wrong inside.  If I respond on a whim in a way that … [Continue reading]

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH TO DO

This is my life these days.  I'm not expecting it will change anytime soon.  Here's a few thoughts on how to keep your crazy life from making you crazy. If I'm honest, I'm actually just using this blog as a counselor for me.  If the shoe fits, you … [Continue reading]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS IN YOUTH MINISTRY…

... is when students have good clean fun. I really love it when students just get to laugh, especially when I know that's rare in their own personal world.  Tonight was one of those nights and we just simply had a great time with students at a "root … [Continue reading]

TOP 5 BOGUS YOUTH MINISTRY FACTS

I was reading twitter today and saw a link to an article on false statistics.  Then today I got an e-mail about a crazy awesome baseball catch that saves the life of a woman reporter.... and it's awesome and a fake.  Both got me thinking.So, in honor … [Continue reading]