I’m not sure but I don’t believe there has been done nor could there be done a statistical analysis of those who believe and have followed to an exact plan of God for their life. I’ll be the first to admit I am hirable with numbers but I believe there is somewhere in the neiborhood of 226 referenced individuals in [...]
Have you ever wondered what a youth ministry should be teaching students? So have I. My ministry staff and I came across a book by Andy Stanly called the Seven Checkpoints that challenged me to more understand what messages we are delivering. This year, in efforts to better equip and reach young people we have [...]
Let me challenge you to take inventory of your own soft skills. Make note of these and the others in my previous post Things You Need To Change. Turnaround those now negative aspects into strong and winning assets. Check the soft skills listed below for a checkup. 6. Verbal Communication. Are you friendly, clear, concise, [...]
As I enter the new year I am committed to change. Every year I layout a list of goals directed toward personal, professional, and physical change in the following year. This year my main focus is on personal change that will be most evident in interpersonal skills surrounding my work environment. These “soft skills”, if [...]
Below is a list of building blocks for healthy development from the Search Institute—known as Developmental Assets—that help young children grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. Search Institute® is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization committed to helping create healthy communities for every young person. The belief that “all kids are our kids,” books and other [...]
Below are a few more relationship killers I’ve come across. These five are more emotionally driven than the past five. They are none-the-less important. Their emotional roots make these issues very difficult to master and coverup. Where do you see yourself in the list below? 6. Unforgiveness. Holding on to past hurst only allows bitterness [...]
I’m my life, marriage, friendships and acquaintances I’ve noticed a few issues that can breakdown any relationship. They often creep up on us and strike without warning. If you can recognize them early enough, you may avoid their districting outcomes. Below I posted five I believe to be at the top of the pile. Later [...]
As a teenager christian rock had a cult like following. My small-town youth group may not have had a playstation but the tunes thumped that little room. With two aging hippies as youth leaders, music was a major focal point. Yearly pilgrimages to Cornerstone music festival were a summer highlight. With these influences I quickly [...]
How many times have you found yourself filled with emotions after a few choice words were exchanged with your teenager. here are a few more lines of insight I have picked up talking with families and teenagers. I’m sure this list will grow as my interaction do, but for know these are the top 5 [...]
Ideas can take up such a precedent that we place them on pedestals. Having too much ego tied up in an idea or concept can limit your effectiveness. Learn to laugh at this paradox. Ask jovial questions like, “Where would you find a dog with no legs? Where you left him!” Humor has a way [...]
