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How To Be Selfish

It’s going to be weird, you may not know what to do, but that’s okay. You might feel self conscience even a little guilty, but again that’s okay. As...

Before You Set That Car On Fire

This time of year makes me think about all those college students who don’t know how to celebrate the victory of their school in any other way than...

The Need For Patience

Back in 2002 I needed to take a flight from Denver to Newark to get home in time for New Years Eve.  Unfortunately, due to a nasty blizzard I had…

What Would You Do With $500?

I’m going to give you $500 right now…figuratively of course. And let me clarify it’s not going to you, it’s going to your student ministry. I’ve...

You Need To Give This More Time

I wrote about this two days ago and then a question was brought up in a post I wrote for ym360 and it got me thinking, “How much time do…

Are You Glad When It’s Done?

What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when the night is over? “So glad that’s done.” or “Awesome night, can’t wait for next week.” You...

Why You’ve Failed Your Values

I’m going to be transparent. I was reviewing some old posts in Marathon Youth Ministry when I came across the importance of prayer in your ministry....

What You Are Wasting And Why

Tomorrow, the majority of our staff is heading down to Atlanta for the Drive Conference. I’m not going. What does that mean? Quiet office, less...

Feeling Attacked

I’m an oversensitive, prideful and difficult individual. I don’t like to be disturbed, I have routine and I have order. When that gets disruptive my...

How To Get Better At What You Do

I wish I read in high school like I do now. Maybe I would have gotten into a more prestigious school and found myself with larger loans. In all...