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Archive for February, 2008

Engage 21

Posted in Ministry, tagged , , on February 28, 2008 | 3 Comments »

I’m headed out today to the Engage 21 conference sponsored by my denomination. I have strong ties to my denomination and want to see it succeed. Currently though, there is a generational gap that seems to be widening among our leaders. This issue as a whole is not exclusive to the Church of God though. [...]

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The BIG Challenge

Posted in Faith, Ministry, tagged , , , on February 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

We recently closed out a teaching series at GenesisKIDS entitled the BIG Challenge. In the series we talked about getting into spiritual shape. We covered issues with the kids that would help them focus on becoming all that God wanted them to be. When we closed the series, I remember praying for the kids during [...]

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It’s a BeU2iful Day!

Posted in Life, tagged , , on February 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Jerad, Lance, and myself have a date to see a live U2 show today. Well, not a real date, but we are three guys who enjoy each other’s company… lol. And not a real live show, but a live show at the movies. While considering myself a U2 fan… i.e. I own most of their [...]

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Teach them “Whose They Are!”

Posted in Parenting, tagged , , on February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »

This is the sixth post in a series about parenting. I described my reasons for these posts in an earlier introduction. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His. We are His people. – Psalm 100:3 We want our kids to know whose they are. First and [...]

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God gives you your family, but you choose your friends

Posted in Parenting, tagged , , on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

This is the fifth post in a series about parenting. I described my reasons for these posts in an earlier introduction. He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. – Proverbs 13:20 For many years I’ve spoken to kids about the importance of their families. I’ve said, “Your [...]

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Wishing for Childlikeness

Posted in Faith, Life, tagged , on February 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Perry Noble recently posted about wanting more childlikeness in his life. I enjoyed the entire read, but here are his main points for returning to childlikeness: #1 – I Would Have Less Stress In My Life! #2 – I Would Have More Joy! #3 – I Would Be More Forgiving! #4 – I Would Not [...]

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Whining is disobedience

Posted in Parenting, tagged , , , on February 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »

This is the forth post in a series about parenting. I described my objective for these posts in an earlier introduction. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. – Psalm 106:1 Throughout Psalms we are commanded to give thanks, and many times to do it with a grateful heart. [...]

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INSULATE your kids, don’t ISOLATE them

Posted in Parenting, tagged , , on February 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

This is the third post in a series about parenting. I described my objective for these posts in an earlier introduction. “Dear friends, I urge you as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans, that though they accuse you [...]

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One GIANT MAN-ing

Posted in Life, tagged , , , on February 4, 2008 | 3 Comments »

It really is incredible that in one game, on one drive, with one play, Eli Manning shook off the little brother status and solidified himself as a GIANT hero forever. Escaping the clutches of the Patriots defensive line, running away from the pursuit of their linebackers, and getting the ball to his wide-receiver Tyree, who [...]

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Obey & Honor

Posted in Parenting, tagged , , on February 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »

This is the second in a series of post about parenting. I described my objective for these posts in an earlier introduction. “Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, that it may go well with you, and you [...]

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