A few months ago, I picked up a copy of Timothy Keller’s book, Counterfeit Gods, and read it. Revealing the hidden and accepted idols in our lives, I was overwhelmed, and it impacted me deeply. Last week, I started Pete Wilson’s new book, Empty Promises. Dealing with the same subject of idolatry, this book served…
Memorize Scripture – Week 27
One of my favorite books in the Old Testament is the book of Jeremiah. Regardless of Jeremiah’s reputation as a despondent, doom-and-gloom pessimist, I enjoy reading his book simply because there are so many promises of hope found here. As an example, take a look at this week’s passage in Jeremiah 33:3: God called Jeremiah…
Top Posts For June 2012
Summer is here, and with it comes the busiest part of the year in youth ministry. So far this summer, I’ve been to two weeks of church camp, along with a mission trip to JAARS, in Waxhaw, NC. It’s been crazy and overwhelmingly busy. But it’s been incredible as well. July and August both hold…
Memorize Scripture – Week 26
Occasionally, I run into a situation where someone, often myself, does or says something completely brainless. Okay, maybe a little more than occasionally… But I’m pretty sure that God created our minds to seek out answers, solutions, wisdom. Look at this week’s passage found in Proverbs 25:2: God’s very nature means that his character is…