Browsed by
Month: May 2007

Beyond the Message: Tattoos

Beyond the Message: Tattoos

Hey students… this idea of The Untouchables series that we finished up last night came from you! I wanted to talk about stuff that you think about and that you talk about, but a lot of times the church doesn’t talk about. If you missed any of the Untouchables talks on homosexuality, porn, racism/prejudice, death and disability you can catch up on previous posts. Last night we tackled the topic of tattoos and piercings. I had so much to say…

Read More Read More

Figuring Me Out

Figuring Me Out

You would think after 30 years you would have a pretty good handle on what makes you tick, how you’re wired and know all the good (because how could I possibly have any bad in me?!!) As I’ve grown older – the wiser could be debated – I’ve had to take on new roles… father, husband, pastor, etc. Of the many hats I have to wear, I think being a father is the most revealing of my heart. Over the…

Read More Read More

Beyond the Message: Pornography

Beyond the Message: Pornography

Well students, we decided to tackle one of our toughest topics in our “Untouchables” series last night. Pornography is a word that always generates the sound of silence that I heard last night when it first came out of my mouth. And in my heart I’m really saddened by that. I hope you understand that it is my desire that our student ministry would be a place where you could come just as you are (struggles and all) ask any…

Read More Read More

Beyond the Message: Disability

Beyond the Message: Disability

I appreciate the great discussion and feedback you gave during our Untouchables message on disability last night. I realize that this is a topic that most of us would rather avoid… and if we are being really honest… we would much rather turn our head and avoid people with disabilities as well. My goal was to help you guys see through some of the misconceptions like people with disabilities are less valuable or that they simply need your sympathy. Remember…

Read More Read More