(Originally typed up May 19, 2004) What Is the Church’s Relation to the World? Before answering this question, I need to define what my question means by, “Church”: Church The Body of Christ as a [Continue Reading…]
In my 15 or so years experience with Youth Ministries, I have come to realize that there are 2 main types of Youth Ministries: Packing snow ministries, and Powdered snow ministries (please keep in mind, I’m [Continue Reading…]
The world has many definitions of what a good leader is, and how to be one. For instance, Forbes suggests that a good leader is one who makes others feel safe to speak up, one [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, is it true what Pastors say, that the God of the Bible doesn’t like LGBTIabc… people? Hi. Is it true? Well, not completely. Let me explain. It’s not that God doesn’t LIKE LGBTQs [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, how do you know when there are far too many churches? Hi, I really wish you’d gone into more with your question, because one could wonder if there’s such a thing as “too [Continue Reading…]
In reference of Israel, Paul asked in Romans 11:11-32, “Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel [Continue Reading…]
Have you ever bought something based on how good the packaging looks? We all have, right? Stores count on their packaging to increase their sales. For instance, When Generic Foods Remember when generic foods were [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, I study books and scripts, etc., but I don’t actually study the Bible. I have to admit, though, I’m a little intimidated. Where do I start? Thank you! Hi, I can understand your [Continue Reading…]
I’d originally posted this a day or two after this ACTIVATE event in 2006: Do you want to hear about an awesome God experience? Ok, check this out…July 29, 2006, we held an outdoor youth [Continue Reading…]
What did Jesus mean when He said to Simon, “you are Peter”? Was He really building the church upon him? Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, [Continue Reading…]
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