Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
(I am bringing back some posts from a previous blog I no longer maintain. They are pieces that I am proud of and that I believe still have value. This was first published in March of 2006) It goes against everything we seem to hear about how to deal with you these days. We’re supposed... Continue Reading →
The Right Reverend Daniel Martins is the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Springfield. At the current General Convention of The Episcopal Church he recently tweeted "#GC78 Never very impressed with the "official youth presence." How do they get chosen?", followed by "Meant no offense re GCOYP. Just being honest about my experience over 5... Continue Reading →
(July 13, 2014) - My friends know that I bear a curse. Often the first words out of their mouths are "Any trouble this time?". And then they laugh. You see, I have a travelling curse. It's been going on for years now. I get delayed, bumped and re-routed. If there is any bad weather... Continue Reading →
Well 2013 was quite the experience. My wife and I tried living apart for almost 4 months, the longest we've been apart in more than 30 years. We didn't like it. But we're doing it again in just a matter of days. My daughter began advanced studies aimed at a Master's Degree. So far it... Continue Reading →
Today is the anniversary of the death of one those people who have had a special effect, a deep impact on my spiritual life - Mike Yaconelli. If you're in youth ministry you probably know his name. Co-founder of Youth Specialties, author of "Messy Spirituality" and "Dangerous Wonder". Books that I can not read at... Continue Reading →
This is the legendary "lost column" that appeared in the March issue of ChurchActs. I'm glad to finally be able to share it with you It goes against everything we seem to hear about how to deal with you these days. We’re supposed to enable you and validate you and set you up to succeed.... Continue Reading →
This is my column from the June issue of "ChurchActs" the newspaper of the Diocese of WNY I came across a quote from Rick Lawrence who is the editor of Group magazine, one of the premier youth ministry magazines in the world. He said: "When it comes to impacting teenagers for Christ, who’s the superhero... Continue Reading →
The following is my column from the March issue of ChurchActs, the diocesan newspaper of the Diocese of WNY There are certain subjects that Episcopalians are traditionally reluctant to discuss. Two of them will spring to mind instantly – Evangelism and Stewardship. But there's a third that we avoid discussing so utterly it simply never... Continue Reading →
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