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God Is Enough

by Derek Leave a Comment

At our student ministry's recent fall retreat, one simple moment stands out to me. It was Saturday night, following the final session. We had planned a time of outdoor worship on the shore of the lake under the night sky. We were scrambling to put together the final tech details, fastening together the outdoor screen, running power cords, and connecting A/V equipment. But … [Read more...] about God Is Enough

The Indirect Claims of Jesus

by Derek 2 Comments

We do a good job of distancing ourselves from Jesus. We have a number of ways to keep him at arm's length. We call him a great leader, a sage, a good man, but all of these designations make Jesus avoidable, just another character in history. However, when you look at Jesus more closely, when you read what he actually said, you realize he cannot be so easily categorized … [Read more...] about The Indirect Claims of Jesus

Three Simple Ways to Prepare for a Retreat

by Derek 2 Comments

Our student ministry leaves for our annual Fall Retreat this week. I look forward to this weekend every year. It is a weekend filled with fun and community, creation and spiritual renewal. But not everything that happens IN this weekend happens ON this weekend. Some of the most important elements of the retreat will actually happen before the weekend. Preparation is key. We … [Read more...] about Three Simple Ways to Prepare for a Retreat

Big Church, Little Church

by Derek 3 Comments

I've had a question in my head lately. What is the difference between a healthy large church and a healthy small church? If all things were relatively equal, what would be the difference? Do we lose anything or gain anything as we move from one size to the other? So far, I have thought of two major distinctions. When we move from a small church to a large church, two … [Read more...] about Big Church, Little Church

Soul Summons

by Derek Leave a Comment

The soul must be summoned. The soul must be sought; it must be stalked. The Psalmists time and again call forth the soul, wakening it, stirring it, addressing it. "Why are you cast down, O my soul..." (Psalm 42:5)"Why are you cast down, O my soul..." (Psalm 43:5)"For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence..." (Psalm 62:5)"Bless the Lord, O my soul..." (Psalm … [Read more...] about Soul Summons

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