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Homosexuality, The Bible, and Soulforce
Not to long ago I had a long Facebook discussion about the issue of homosexuality. That particular discussion was more political in nature and did not address (at least not in depth) what the Bible has to say on the issue. An organization called Soulforce has, as one of its resources, an online article that [...]
Suicidal Ministry
I’m on vacation. It’s been great, really great. Before I left Colorado (where I live) for Minnesota (my state of origin) I wasn’t sure if I would know how to vacation. I have never been good at taking time off, but I have realized that I am better when I do. As it turns out, [...]
Marriage the Last 18 Years
Yes, I have been married and in ministry for 18 years. Most people think my wife and I are too young to have married that long and I guess they are right…sort of. We married each other young; I was 19 and she was barely 20. No, I don’t think we got married too young, [...]
What Parents Shouldn’t Listen To
The story I’m about to tell is actually many stories. Though I will tell it is one story, there have been many like this over the years. It started out with some parents coming to me to ask for help. Their student (15) had become disrespectful and defiant. The parents had done everything they knew [...]
Marriage and Teens
We must teach kids and teens about marriage. No, I’m not from some back hills county where it is okay to marry 14 year olds (or younger). That said, there is this casual approach to relationships as if they are not a big deal. Not that long ago I had a conversation with a 4th [...]
Family Devotions
When kids are young it’s easy to have family devotions. Read a Bible story and pray before the kids go to sleep. In my family we have been doing this for years with a variety of Bible story books that can be purchased at any Christian Book Story or online. My daughter is getting older [...]
Abortion and Teens
It’s the topic no one really wants to talk about. Many parents talk to their teens about doing drugs, drinking, and other destructive behavior. I’m not so sure many of them talk to their kids about abortion. It is emotional to say the least, but it is also extremely important. The state of Colorado where [...]
To Halloween or not to Halloween
I get a lot heckling when most of the big holidays roll around because I tend not to be a fan of the big ones like…well like Halloween, Christmas (in a certain sense), and though I love Independence day it isn’t about the fireworks. I love Easter and I love Christmas (Incarnation Day), but unlike [...]
Youth Pastors and Their Wives
John and His wife Christa talk about the marriage relationship, the ups and downs, the difficulties and blessings, and some practical tips for keeping a marriage healthy while in ministry. Take some time and watch this with your spouse. This is part two:
BIG CHURCH is for Little People Too
It was a great day today. We had to wake our kids up early because my wife was singing in the choir today. We really aren’t a “choir” kind of church, but some times we have specials that are really good; today (Palm Sunday) was one of them. The kids were crabby, and I wasn’t [...]
