Q&A
Why Am I Muted In My Nightmares?
Hey Andy, Why am I muted in my nightmares? I have nightmares often, and most of the time I am trying to beg for help or alert someone, but for one reason or another, I can’t [Continue Reading…]
Articles by Andy
Relationship Advice
Why Don’t I Want To Have Sex With My Husband?
Hey Andy, My husband and I have been together for 5 years and have been married since April. Like most couples we had sex as much as we could when we were first dating. But [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Don’t Just Read the Bible, Do What It Says
Message: James 1:22 = “Don’t merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” Scripture: James 1:22-25 = Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it [Continue Reading…]
Q&A
How Does God Want Us to Treat Gays?
Question: Hey Andy, wouldn’t killing gays make our Heavenly Father happy? For Leviticus 20:13 says, “If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them [Continue Reading…]
Q&A
Where does the Bible talk about how to live as a Christian?
Hey Andy, where does the Bible talk about how to live as a Christian? Hi, wow, interesting question. I mean, where doesn’t the Bible talk about how to live as a Christian? All throughout the [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Beware of the Yeast
Scripture 1 Corinthians 5:6-7 Materials Needed Large (clear) pitcher of water Food coloring (the liquid kind) Bibles (of course!) Bible: 1 Corinthians 5:6(b)-7 = “Don’t you realize that this sin is like a little yeast [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Pure As the Salt of the Earth (Matthew 5:13)
*(Best with Sr. High, but still works with Jr. High) *Note to Youth Leader: This isn’t meant to be word-for-word, for every student will be different, have different experiences, and will respond differently. I set [Continue Reading…]
Blog
A Watered Down Message for the Masses
I’m not sure how many of you know this, but while I was attending seminary, I also DJ’d at a (secular) heavy metal station called “Rebel Radio”. Rebel Radio is known by many not only [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Cold Cash – Matthew 6:19-21
Objective: Using our desires for cold cash to represent God’s desire for our hearts. Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 (Where your treasure is, so your heart is also). “Don’t store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Mud, Sin, and Forgiveness – Psalm 32:1-5
Supplies: A large bowl (or pot) Potting soil Water A Bible (always!) Preparation Before the students arrive, mix the potting soil and water in a bowl or pot. Stir until it’s a thick paste that [Continue Reading…]