Welcome to Coffee Break! Once a week, I will post a brief list of five or six things I found around the web over the previous week. Some will be lighthearted and fun; others will be inspirational. Some will challenge your thinking; others will give your brain a break. So go ahead, pour a cup…
Memorize Scripture – Week 39
A lot of times I hear people complain that the New Testament writers seem to be at odds with one another; that James doesn’t agree with Paul. Nothing could be further from the truth. The New Testament is extremely cohesive, and this week’s passage reinforces that idea. Take a look at Romans 10:9-10: Paul explains…
7 Advantages Of Starting A New Youth Ministry
This post is part of the Foundations Of Youth Ministry series. Check out the rest of the series! Just over four months ago, I moved my family from the middle of the United States to the Gulf coast of central Florida in order to accept a new youth ministry position. It’s been a crazy transition….
Memorize Scripture – Week 38
Romans is a pretty deep letter in the New Testament. While it is perhaps Paul’s most theological writing, it is also at times some of his simplest. This week’s destination on the Romans Road is a perfect example. You can find it in Romans 6:23: Paul describes vividly and succinctly our spiritual bankruptcy. We are…