Every time I’m in the first few chapters of the book of Acts I find myself saying: “I want what they had.” Believers were living in an atmosphere of awe and encouragement, even with the social and political tide flowing against them. In Acts 4 we’re given as close as you can get to a “formula” for experiencing what they … [Read more...]

In the category “what will they think of next?” we bring you the Emoji Bible. In the category “nothing new under the sun,” the Emoji Bible’s ancestral roots run deep.   You’ve likely already read accounts and blogs, so I’ll not dive into too much newsiness. The upshot: an anonymous author has released on iTunes (which … [Read more...]

Youth ministry summers are notoriously busy, gobbled up weeks at a time by events such as missions trips, camps, retreats and denominational conventions. The tasks of a youth worker are defined more by travel logistics and medical release detail than by ministry. It can be spiritually draining. But, there is one word that can … [Read more...]