By: Karla Veal This week we learned about the 3rd and 4th commandments and how they are applicable in our lives today. Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Wow-how many times a day do you hear God’s name used as an expression of surprise, hurt or disgust? You can’t watch aContinueContinue reading “The Ten Commandments–Give God Your Time and Your Tongue”
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Birds Don’t Have Refrigerators
What worries you? I’m not asking what your biggest life fear is, although that is certain to cause you anxiety and worry. Rather, I’m asking what’s on your mind day to day that causes you to stress and worry? Are you worried about the condition of the world? Do you find yourself anxious of theContinueContinue reading “Birds Don’t Have Refrigerators”
Fear–Part 1 of 2
Fear. It’s that feeling of impending doom and evil. It’s that panic that causes your body to freeze and your mind to race. It’s the feeling that is all too common and yet very rarely is it welcome. When fear shows its ugly face it consumes us. We fear everything from losing our job, ourContinueContinue reading “Fear–Part 1 of 2”
If God Doesn’t Show Up, Is He Still There?
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?”
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”
“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”