Category Archives: things we read

books and articles that make us think

Book REVIEW: your church is too small

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Sam

full disclosure. I’m participating in a blog tour with Zondervan to review a newly-published book your church is too small by John Armstrong. I ran into the author a bit when I was a teenager at America’s KESWICK. I received … Continue reading →

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And I thought I was having a bad day…

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Ashley

I could bathe in self pity. Ever ended your day wanting to do just that? Enter the Gospel of Mark, chapter 3.  Meet my friend Jesus. Watch my ‘woe is me’ attitude dissipate–at least until the next time I set … Continue reading →

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Look Mom, I wrote in a book.

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Sam

The Complete NEW TESTAMENT resource for YOUTH WORKERS. Jack Crabtree and some of his youth ministry friends (like Me, Kevin and EmLam and Jimmy)  wrote a bunch of youth group lessons complete with games application, etc – and finally the … Continue reading →

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Youth Group Summer 09!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Sam

Well, since the DHEFC website is acting up, I’ve posted our summer youth group schedule here – we have some really exciting things planned! You don’t want to miss it! Check out The Summer Schedule for Youth Group 09 !

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Book Review: The Noticer by Andy Andrews

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Sam

There are a thousand way of painting a picture of selflessness. The Noticer is the story of Jones told from Andy’s point of view – one a ragged voice of older wisdom who can mysteriously can read people and speak … Continue reading →

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Cocofé-my first review!

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Ashley

Never fear fellow Long-Islanders, Spring is almost here.  After our six hour defensive driving course (I know, I know–how lame, but we’ll be spending 10% less on car insurance and we did not even switch to GEICO) Sam and I … Continue reading →

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Free PDF of Piper’s New Book

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Sam

Crossway is offering a free PDF copy of John Piper’s newest book entitled Finally Alive on their homepage. Click here to download it directly. Pipers is often worth the reading: From the publisher’s description of the book: When Jesus said … Continue reading →

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A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Sam

I was able to finish A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards by George Marsden a couple months ago shortly after the presidential elections. Tim Challies just posted a good review so I won’t try and summarize it except for a … Continue reading →

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Helping Students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Sam

I read an article that does a great job at explaining ADD and gives some great tips on how to help people with this disorder – Check it out. Understanding and Helping Those with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) By Ed … Continue reading →

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The Reason for God – Library Book Plug

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Sam

THE REASON FOR GOD Belief in and Age of Skepticism, by Timothy Keller. (Dutton, $24.95, $14 WTS.) I n a world that declares the glory of God, each of your unsaved friends, relatives, coworkers, neighbors and acquaintances have reasons for … Continue reading →

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