Category Archives: ministry

Forgiveness

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Sam

hit: Peter Enns I’ve been thinking about forgiveness when I read a post from my former professor. – (a guy who probably has reasons for grudges) We are commanded by Jesus to forgive others, even those…especially those…who have wronged us. … Continue reading →

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Running Scared

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Sam

Tonight at youth group we’re talking about fear. I found some good thoughts in  Ed Welch’s book, Running Scared. Fear is speaking and we should listen… There is a logic – a language – to fear and anxiety, just as … Continue reading →

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Boston 2008

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Ashley

Weekend Update… On Friday at about 6pm, Sam and I, along with a group of students and adults from our church, left for Boston on a weekend mini-missions trip. We partnered with the Boston Project , a ministry we’ve been … Continue reading →

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Al Lubel at Dix Hills Church

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Sam

Ashley and I took a trip to west side Manhattan to pick up the comedian for our church’s men’s comedy night. This guy was hilarious. Check out his video from Letterman. It was a good night, we had a lot … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 2:11-17 Good Reminder

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Sam

  Dear friends, I urge you,       as aliens       and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires,     which war against your soul.  12 Live such good lives among the pagans that,       though they accuse you … Continue reading →

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Soccer Moms vs. God

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Sam

Are Weekend Sports Making Religion Obsolete? Hmm… Long Island Press with a main article on religion and sports… Check it out. I wish the cover art was more respectful, but it’s a very interesting take people who put sports before … Continue reading →

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iSpeak – Three Stories about Hebrews

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Sam

I spoke at Dix Hills on October 5th. I gave a talk about story and identity. Check it out here Three Stories about Hebrews:  Some of you who read this blog remember that I gave a similar talk at Integrity … Continue reading →

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This Weekend with Middle Schoolers…

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Sam

We’re spending this weekend with some crazy students at Breakaway! Here’s last years video!

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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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