Figuring it all out one day at a time
Some people think that God set everything into motion and has been sitting back watching since Creation. I don’t think that’s true. I think He is always active, always involved, and always engaged in what’s happening in the world. People blame the devil for everything. Dead car battery? The devil. Runny nose? The devil
As a pastor, I get to see God transforming [Read more…] about The Devil is in the Distraction
When was the last time you created something? Maybe it was a term paper, a speech, a t-shirt design, or something else that was created by your mind and hands. I think that God, the original and ultimate creator, put it in our DNA to be creators as well. It’s why a child has this strange urge to [Read more…] about Are you a consumer or a creator?
Two weeks ago I got a concussion while speaking at the Pacific Northwest Wesleyan District Youth Camp. Here’s the full story and an update on how I’m doing. You can watch the camp highlight video at the Pacific Northwest Wesleyan District Youth page.
Although I am not a youth pastor anymore I still am blessed to get opportunities to speak at a youth camp every now and then. As of this writing, I have spent 44 weeks of my life at various youth camps. I have tried just about every trick in the book to pack lighter and more efficiently except for one year. that year, another youth pastor and I packed all our stuff into 2 large plastic tubs and pretty much brought all our clothes to camp. As many Wesleyan youth camps kick off this week I thought I would share some packing tips for leaders and students.
A Bible and something to take notes with are a must. Sometimes a camp book is provided with note taking space and I have a collection of those dating back to ’91. It’s helpful to look back and remember key sermons and messages from the Lord.
Youth camp can be messy. Always take a pair of shoes you are willing to part with at the end of the week. For me, this is even more essential when flying. I typically have an old pair of sneakers that don’t make the trip back.
You’re also going to need some athletic shoes. Between team games and sports activities you are going to be doing a lot of running. You don’t want to spend [Read more…] about The Ultimate Youth Camp Packing List
There was about 5 months of my life I thought I would never be a father much less get to celebrate Father’s Day. My wife had tested positive for the gene for Huntington’s disease and we had made the decision not to have children of our own. My faith as a Wesleyan pastor, Christian, and husband had never been tested so severely. 11 years, 1 healing, and 3 kids later that time of my life seems [Read more…] about 5 Things “I Will” for Father’s Day
David Gould is a Wesleyan pastor in the Nashville area. He has his own radio show and has been kind enough to invite me on for Tech Talk Tuesdays. We’ve talked about how families, churches, and individuals can use technology for the good of God’s kingdom. Today he is giving me the chance to share the story of Oakway United. It’s the story of Oakway Wesleyan and Common Ground Community Church merging in November of 2011.
In December 2010, [Read more…] about The Story of Oakway United: A Wesleyan Fellowship
