"Sin always has a destructive effect, but often that effect isn't immediately obvious. Over a period of time, however, where sin is indulged, there'll be a hardening effect on the soul of a genuinely converted Christian. To differing degrees we're all familiar with this hardening effect. Perhaps … [Read more...] about The Hardening Effect of Sin
Testify: Spring Break ’09
In my last several posts I gave some words of challenge and encouragement for you students on college spring break. Now, it's time for you to testify! What evidences did you see of God working in you and in those around you during Spring Break? In what ways were you challenged to … [Read more...] about Testify: Spring Break ’09
Get Away to Pray
Finding time to get away and pray and take time alone with God can be particularly difficult when we are out of our normal element. This can be especially so when visiting family members over a few days or weeks like during a break from college. Because you haven't seen your family in a while, … [Read more...] about Get Away to Pray
The First Suggestion?
First's are always important. I recently heard that it can take up to 20 positive experiences to correct for a bad first impression. Many people remember the conditions of the situation where they first met their spouse or their best friend. First's are important in the Bible too - The first … [Read more...] about The First Suggestion?
Spring Break Challenge
I am challenging college students who claim to love serve Jesus Christ to live counter culturally during the college spring break. For many, spring break is a time to cut loose from studies, hit the beaches and the clubs and to live with reckless abandon from morality conscience. Students who … [Read more...] about Spring Break Challenge
Humility: True Greatness
I just started reading Humility: True Greatness, by Pastor C.J. Mahaney. I am not even two pages into the foreword, and this book has already struck a chord within me. Joshua Harris starts off the foreword in this book with the following, Humility is a funny thing. On the one hand it's an … [Read more...] about Humility: True Greatness
Some Good Blogs.
Steven Furtick on the difference between mere imagination and true creativity. Ouch! Adam Mabry on the challenge of receiving encouragement, and guarding your heart against pride. Steve Murrell on Accountability Josh Harris on what he's learned since he's learned since he kissed dating goodbye … [Read more...] about Some Good Blogs.
The Myth of Short Attention Spans
I have heard it said that people these days have shorter attention spans than they did 40 or 50 years ago. Mostly this is attributed to our increasingly entertainment oriented American culture. Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point church in the Atlanta area says this, 'There is this myth … [Read more...] about The Myth of Short Attention Spans
Ten Days Missions
Every Nation Ministries has really improved it's short term missions program. Now called Ten Days Missions(which I suppose is the average length of a short term mission trip) the trips bring together students from churches and campus ministries all over but unify the teams and facilitate ease of … [Read more...] about Ten Days Missions
Shocking Statistic on Faith Among College Students
Recently at a prayer summit I came across this astounding statistic which stated that, "As many as 80% of Christian students say that they have lost their faith after four years in college." [It's generally a good idea to be a bit skeptical of statistics that come from unknown sources and … [Read more...] about Shocking Statistic on Faith Among College Students
The Privilege of Repentance
When we think about "repentance", I think most of us think of it as a duty, something that is good and necessary, but certainly not as a "privilege". This year I am reading through the Bible in the New Living Translation. As I was reading Acts 11:18 really struck me. It is in the context of the … [Read more...] about The Privilege of Repentance
Called to Greatness
I think many people today dream big and have high hopes for what they will do in life. This is especially true of those students I connect with through my role in college campus ministry. To dream big is great, because God hasn't called us to mediocrity, he has called us to pursue greatness! He has … [Read more...] about Called to Greatness