Spiritual Vitality
…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
from John 10:10 (NIV)
Spiritual vitality is important because we are spiritual beings. In fact, the vast majority of people all over the world hold to some form of spiritual beliefs.
We believe we were created by an infinite God who placed a longing in our hearts for Him. This explains why nothing in this world can fully satisfy us. St Augustine affirms this notion when he wrote in his Confessions, “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.”
It is our joy and delight to point people back to their Creator, to help them discover all they were meant to be so that they can fulfill all they were meant to do.
Recent Posts
- Responding to LGBTQ+ Questions
Thank you for being courageous enough to share your reaction to my term “broken people.” It seems we’re living in a time when the virtue of respectfully disagreeing with others while maintaining basic human etiquette has fallen to the vices of partisan bickering, shaming, and name-calling. This has taken us… Read more: Responding to LGBTQ+ Questions - The Fog of Obedience
I’m sure you’ve heard of the fog of war, but have you ever experienced the fog of obedience? For twenty years Jacob worked for his conniving uncle, Laban. As the relationship deteriorated, God spoke: “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your relatives, and I will be with you.” (Gen 31:3).… Read more: The Fog of Obedience - Can Anything Good Come from Nazareth?
“Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” To say that Nathanael’s snap response to Philip dripped with sarcasm is an understatement. Hear the word again, “NAAZ-a-reth?!” Underneath the printed words of John 1:46, I hear, “Are you kidding me? That Podunk town? Come on, man.” But Philip wasn’t joking. He… Read more: Can Anything Good Come from Nazareth? - PTSD & Teaching Resiliency in Youth Ministry
What is PTSD? Why does this matter for me as a youth minister? What are it’s implications for both civilian and military youth ministry? Brian gives great teaching and guidance on these issues and why this topic is crucial for youth pastors today. - One Incredible Fundraising Journey
Moses found himself in a bind. The people he led out of Egypt were complaining…again. This time they were craving meat! As I imagine the scene, Moses’ own sultry question shatters the commotion: “How on earth am I supposed to provide meat when we’re stranded in this $#&(!@ desert?” (paraphrase of… Read more: One Incredible Fundraising Journey