January 2010

We are fast approaching another season of 24 I feel it is my duty to fill you in on what will take place in the 24 episodes that comprise this years 24. As many of you know I am a cynical former fan of the hit show 24. I loved the show for the first […]

A little ode to Jim Hansen for single handedly making it very difficult to do puppets in children’s ministry. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY

Another book I read over Christmas was “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan In this book Francis challenges the reader to go beyond the typical responses we have to a less than typical love Christ has shown us. The big thought I took from Francis’ book was when he began to talk about the impact a

Well over the christmas holiday I backed off my blog and social media to spend focused time with my family and friends. I am always amazed how many more books I read when I am not writing in my blog or reading the blogs of others. I love reading blogs and books and have found

Dear New Children’s Pastor, Welcome to the ministry.  I know that if you’ve taken this job, then you are probably comfortable NOT being in the spotlight.  And that’s a great thing, because you will NOT be in the spotlight.  (Unless of course your volunteers don’t show up, but then that’s another letter.)  You’ve taken the

I began talking with Jonathan Cliff over blogs, email and twitter a couple a years ago those few cyber connects have grown into a God connection that I am so grateful for. I know that I felt like there were no other kids pastors out there that thought the way I thought about a whole