I had this thought yesterday and I think it’s important for educators, youth workers, and others working with teenagers to consider.
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Let’s agree on this
Let’s agree on this: Human rights are not the kind of politics it’s impolite to talk about.
Right now, tens of thousands of wanna-be Americans are stuck in an asylum system with the deck stacked against them. 0.1% are making it through.
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A Problem in the Garden
San Diego County has two growing seasons, the problem this year is that plant life hasn’t quite figured out which season we’re in yet.
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Adam, when are you going to…
It’s no secret that I’m involved in my community. It’s not an accident. It’s an entirely intentional choice.
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Two wins from yesterday
I don’t get to celebrate wins every day. So when wins happen I want to make sure I take time to acknowledge those victories.
Big rock life goal for Kristen and Adam: Lift up women in leadership.
So, two wins yesterday to celebrate towards that goal.
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Youth Ministry Short-Term Missions Cognition
Outside of facilities and staffing, youth ministry short-missions is likely the largest financial investment in young people the local church makes.
But do we think about it as much as we do facilities and staffing? I sense we don’t.
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Ornaments
My kids put my old sentimental ornaments front and center on our tree this year. Yes, my mom has handmade or purchased a special ornament for me every year since I was born.
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Quesabirria
I love tacos. For anyone who follows me on the gram, this isn’t news. I seriously have a taco problem.
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Beloved
So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
Philippians 2:12-13, NASBSilent exhale. Deep inhale. Breathe through your nose. Calm yourself enough where you can hear your heartbeat.
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