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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 … [Read more...] about God Is Enough

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: ministry

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 … [Read more...] about The Indirect Claims of Jesus

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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 … [Read more...] about Three Simple Ways to Prepare for a Retreat

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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 … [Read more...] about Big Church, Little Church

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Church, ministry

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 … [Read more...] about Soul Summons

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The Gift of Disappointment

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Sometimes God uses disappointment to grant us freedom. Disappointment with a relationship, disappointment with an institution, disappointment with a product...each disappointment has a redemptive purpose. Disappointment wakes … [Read more...] about The Gift of Disappointment

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Soul

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