I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. When I was in school I was made fun of for being overweight. In the 6th grade all of the mocking and bullying compelled me to fake sickness in order to miss school. Even later, when I was more comfortable with myself,Read more
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Whenever we take our students to camp or on a mission trip, we always ask them to give up using their phones for the duration of the trip. This is a struggle for our students but, in all honesty, it’s a struggle for me as well. Read more
This week I’m on a mission trip with our high school group. We’re spending a few days in inner-city Los Angeles working at a church. Regardless of the trip’s destination, there are a few certainties that always happen on a mission trip.Read more
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 This is a promise that God makes to the nation of Israel after their release from Babylon. AtRead more
In the 90s MTV started broadcasting spring break festivities from such exotic locales as Ft. Lauderdale and Lake Havasu. It was through those broadcasts that I began to learn about the rampant debauchery that often goes hand-in-hand with spring break. As a young nerd, though, and a fairly straight-laced Christian, I knew that I hadRead more
Whether a hand puppet or digitally animated, Yoda is one of the greatest characters in the Star Wars universe. He’s not great because of his command of the Force. He’s not great because of his skill with a lightsaber. Yoda is great because of his ability to train and mentor Pandawans and Jedi Knights. YodaRead more