May is over! That is so hard to believe! Since it is now June, I thought it would be interesting to see what May look liked for JeffRandleman.com. In case you missed them, here are my top five posts for May, in terms of page views: Hubble Deep Space Field Responding To The Devastating Tornado…
Memorize The Sermon On The Mount – Week 16
The Sermon on the Mount is extremely timely. I often hear people say that the Bible is completely outdated. Not true. Look at today’s passage, for example. You can find it in Matthew 5:33-35. This passage speaks to swearing and keeping oaths. When was the last time you heard someone do this? When was the…
The Difference Between Purpose, Vision, and Mission
This post is part of the Foundations Of Youth Ministry series. Check out the rest of the series! I believe that it is crucial to define exactly what youth ministry is all about. When we establish some parameters, it can move us on dramatically toward realizing success for the Kingdom and the Church. It can…
Responding To The Devastating Tornado In Joplin, Missouri
Yesterday evening a very destructive tornado hit Joplin, Missouri. This is a devastating event, for a lot of people, and there has been a tremendous loss of life and property. I have several close friends and family members in the area, and my wife’s sister lives very close to where the tornado hit. We spent…
Memorize The Sermon On The Mount – Week 15
With the rate of divorce in America, even among Christians, this week’s passage is especially timely. I understand that this can be a touch topic, but Christ was very up front with the fact that divorce is hated by God. In this passage, you can almost hear his pain as he talks about it. The…
Book Review: Life Of John Knox
Biographies are one of my favorite genres to read. There is so much that a person can learn from the life of someone else. Plus, the fact that I love history only adds to the enjoyment. So it was no surprise that I enjoyed reading the American Sunday-School Union’s Life of John Knox. Originally published…