Eric Geiger, the senior VP at Lifeway, wrote a blog about some new research that revealed the top 5 influencers on child's spiritual health. The one that seemed most surprising to people that saw this study was the fact that number 4 on the list was listening to Christian Music. I want to say... I'm not … Continue reading Why I’m not surprised that Christian music is such a big influencer
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When “Connected” means “Disconnected”
I just wanted to share some quick thoughts on something that I saw on my Facebook feed yesterday. Ford Trucks posted an advertisement about their new Ford F-150 Innovations. The interior of that truck looks amazing. It’s like a mini living room. The seats look huge and comfy for those kids and it looks to … Continue reading When “Connected” means “Disconnected”
Talking with Your Kids About God – Book Review
As a youth pastor, one of the most important things that we can focus on is teaching our students well. We usually don’t get a lot of hours with our students, so we have to maximize the time and influence that we have. That means that we have to teach fruitful material, and we have … Continue reading Talking with Your Kids About God – Book Review
Celebrity Apprentice: Arnold the Governator Edition
I have a huge confession: I am a giant Arnold Schwarzenegger fan, especially of his late 80's and early 90's movies. (Yeah, that includes even Last Action Hero.) I'm one of those, "not ashamed of it" kind of fans. So when I found out that he was going to be hosting the new Celebrity Apprentice … Continue reading Celebrity Apprentice: Arnold the Governator Edition
A Prayer for 2017
It's approximately 2 am in the morning, and Ian, our 7-month-old is terribly sick. He doesn't have a fever, but he's got this awful cough, and we think he might be teething. My wife Tracy has been up every 30 minutes or so because of his crying, and because I'm a relatively heavy sleeper, I … Continue reading A Prayer for 2017