A few days ago I wrote about the miraculous story of my sisters heart attack experience. The story details all the amazing ways in which God showed up, revealed his awesome power and mighty strength and how he swept in and saved the day. But what if he hadn’t “shown up”? What if the storyContinueContinue reading “If God Doesn’t Show Up, Is He Still There?”
Author Archives: Brian Veal
It Just So Happened: A Story of Life, Death, Family and Faith
It Just So Happened… A Story of Life, Death, Family and Faith On Tuesday afternoon I sat poolside and watched my nephew help my four-year old niece overcome her fear of the dreaded four foot deep-end of the pool. His tactic was simple and straight forward…just take one step at a time. When her fearContinueContinue reading “It Just So Happened: A Story of Life, Death, Family and Faith”
Funny (mis)Quoted Verses From The Bible
“The bible is the most misquoted book in history.” True story. Here are five hilarious scriptures, three of which are taken entirely out of context (with a proper context explained). Two scriptures aren’t ripped out of context…but they are just hilarious! Enjoy. 1. “Woe to those who rise early in the morning” Isaiah 5:11ContinueContinue reading “Funny (mis)Quoted Verses From The Bible”
When Student Ministry #Fails
I live in the world of Student Ministry. We’re constantly evaluating everything we do, learning new ways to do ministry and stretching ourselves to grow as a youth ministry. 12 years ago when I started serving in youth ministry as a volunteer, I knew nothing. 12 years later as a student pastor, I know veryContinueContinue reading “When Student Ministry #Fails”
We’re not “That Kind” of Baptist…
I recently visited the website of a fairly large Baptist church. As I read through their “About Us” tab, I found an unusual, but telling description: ”We sometimes refer to ourselves as “Baptist but”…Baptist but not that kind of Baptist.” I assumed that they were a moderate to liberal Baptist who claimed tolerance and acceptanceContinueContinue reading “We’re not “That Kind” of Baptist…”
“I’m too old for that!” & 4 Other Lies You’ve Been Told About Serving In Student Ministry
5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Serving In Student Ministry: 1. I’m Too Old For That! Too old for what? Praying with students? Teaching them the Bible? Loving them? Showing up to a basketball game? Don’t buy this one…you’re not too old. 2. I Don’t Speak The Language of Teenagers Today. In our church, the primary language isContinueContinue reading ““I’m too old for that!” & 4 Other Lies You’ve Been Told About Serving In Student Ministry”
Why Did We Adopt?
In 2009, Karla and I began the process of becoming licensed foster parents. In October, 2010 we were given our fist placement. She was a beautiful baby girl that we were blessed to be foster parents with for 14 months. She left our home in November 2011 and we made the decision that we would putContinueContinue reading “Why Did We Adopt?”