Something To Smile About

Kurt Johnson has some really good insights on youth ministry.
I really enjoy his passon for youth.

something to smile about
Our junior high ministry is getting ready to take a very short break for Christmas. It’s heading into slow seasons that I typically find myself reflecting ...

The Internal Storm

According to the Omaha World-Herald, 19-year-old Robert Hawkins entered the store a little after 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and fired several rounds from a firearm into the crowded store before turning the gun on himself. He killed six store employees and two customers.

What contributes to this kind of madness?What drives a young man to do this?Was it devil possession? Was it the "system"? Is it Holley wood, music, media? Imagine the Storm in this young mans head. In retro-spect we all can point the finger of blame, and I am been so guilty of doing so. But if the guy next to me is going through unspeakable things in his life, think of the help it would do if we just simply "got involved".

When you think about we all have been driving alone and wanted some one to talk to. NOTE:

I am not condoning this guys behavior. I, like every one else, mourn with the families for their lost loved ones. I simply don't want to be the hateful, critical, self-righteous christian jerk. My prayer is: Lord I need mercy because I am not the "Christian I need to be". I want to Love like Christ and hate sin like God.

Inside My Head

Inside the head of a Youth Pastor.