A More Christlike God

A More Christlike God

If I was to pick one book that has impacted my ideas of who God is, it would be A More Christlike God, by Bradley Jersak. My thoughts on the book can be summed up by examining the thesis of this book, what is God really like? The author does an amazing job at breaking...
Who Cares?

Who Cares?

I saw a video clip of a woman going before a judge to address a ticket she received for a moving violation, and in this exchange, the lady’s 3-digit license plate became the focal point of their discussion. Apparently, you have to be somebody special to have a...
Transformation Through Belonging

Transformation Through Belonging

I will never forget the first day she came to youth group. She stood in the back behind the counter with her arms folded. Everything in her face seemed to scream to the world to leave her alone! So I made sure to give her an extra warm greeting despite the signals she...
My Friend Kevin

My Friend Kevin

“He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”-Matthew 18:2-3 I have heard this verse spoken and talked about many...
Deli Sandwiches & High Fives

Deli Sandwiches & High Fives

Deli Sandwiches Recently, I had a student text me and ask if we could meet up.  He had been struggling with negative thoughts and an overwhelming/crippling bout of anxiety.  I could tell he needed a touch from Jesus and someone to just listen.  We grabbed a deli...