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God gives growth
The longer I work with students the more I am aware of how much we need to trust God. I think St. Paul says it like this – “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase” (1Cor 3:6). … Continue reading
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Book REVIEW: your church is too small
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
the nyer in me
This is going to sound harsh but I read a blog last week and the author spoke of God’s blessings in her life because at the age of 20 something she had everything that she had asked God for when … Continue reading
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Last Week – An Avalanche of Kids…
Here are some pictures from our winter retreat at camp spofford – we really have a fun group of students and leaders.
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Happy Christmas to all!
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas! As I write this “It’s A Wonderful Life” is on in the background. Our home has been the hub for family activity — both on my side and Sam’s. I am grateful for … Continue reading
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Maurice Chevalier once sang “Thank Heavens for Little Girls”
I have to be awake in a couple hours…the problem is I’m awake now. I have a lot running through my head – everything from my lesson for small group tomorrow night to what I should get my nephew for … Continue reading
Youth Group Attendance
Barb/Dave sent me this comic about youth group attendance. It made me laugh, but as I thought about it I was really thankful for our group of students in our youth group or even our other church ministries. … Continue reading
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Mikey has a Sister
That’s right we adopted another dog… she’s pretty cute… and mischievous. Her name is Bella – she’s a 7 month year old Shiba Inu
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Look Mom, I wrote in a book.
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
Jesus <3 Muslims – Fall Sunday School Class
So Pastor Steve has asked me to teach an adult (yeah, I know – scary) Sunday School class this fall on Islam (also scary?) Here’s kinda what I’m looking at putting together – it still has a ways to go … Continue reading