In Colossians 1:9-10, Paul tells the Christians in Colossae of his prayer for them: 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy […]
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The Devotional That Will Revolutionize Your Spiritual Walk
If you’re reading this post because you want to know about the latest and greatest devotional material that will take you from a spiritual pee-wee to a titan, I’m afraid I’ve led you astray. However, if you’re here because hyperbole was the first thought that came to your mind when reading the title, then you’ve […]
Three Reflections from a Rookie Youth Pastor
If months were memories, December would be that time I was woken up by the dog outside, only to find out that my alarm didn’t wake me because I had stayed up too late studying for a test I’m ill-prepared for. I’m late for school and I have a report due in first period. Running. […]
Between gods and God
Choosing God, and not gods Over the past few weeks at our youth ministry, we’ve been preaching through a series called Smashing Idols. Our aim was to help our teens identify and dethrone those idols that so easily gain preeminence: romantic relationships, entertainment, self, money, etc. This past week, we looked at Psalm 16:11, in […]
On Being Overwhelmed, and Also Martial Arts
Babies Have It So Easy. I’m sure there was a time when the fall was not a busy season. I think it was when I was a baby. Those were the days. Footy pajamas. Free food whenever I screamed enough for it. My own personal butlers to wash, feed, and entertain me. And for the […]