Monthly Archives: September 2010
(SMS and) Three-For-Thursday: Evangelism Isn’t Optional
I recently ran into my good friends from Dare 2 Share; they were preparing to teach “Unleashing THE Cause” to a group of Youth Leaders who had gathered for this specific training. In our brief chit-chat, while attendees began to … Continue reading
Filed under Random/Rant, Student Ministry Stuff (SMS), Three-for-Thursday
Seriously? Umm… hmmm…
My wife and I just finished a wonderful three-day, two night date to Victoria, BC. We were gifted this wonderful getaway a couple years ago, but were not able to get the stars to align for the trip until right … Continue reading
Filed under Aaby Family, Random/Rant, Travel
SMS: “Student Leader” a Dangerous Title (pt. 1)
I was at the mid-season of my youth-pastorate career, I had just arrived at my new church; my first Sunday was going to begin my assessment of the youth ministry. The volunteer team was to lead all the normally scheduled … Continue reading
Filed under Student Ministry Stuff (SMS)
CONTEST: Who Am I?
It’s been a long time since I ran a contest. Here’s the scoop, if you personally know this dude, you can’t guess (cuz I know a few people who have met him). Here is semi-random shot of this celebrity from … Continue reading
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Three-For-Thursday & SMS: Hindsight for Personal Care
We were graciously gifted an XM Satellite radio subscription a couple years ago, typically I am listening to ESPN radio, the DP show and occasionally “The Message.” That is, unless my kids are in the car. When they get in … Continue reading
Filed under Student Ministry Stuff (SMS), Three-for-Thursday
If You Had To Give $50k to Someone…
I love coming up with outlandish “opening questions” for group settings or long car rides. Discussion starters, if you will. So, today’s question… Someone has gifted you $50,000 to give to someone else, who would you give it to and … Continue reading
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I’m Moved… are you?
You NEED to go to my wife’s blog right now (seriously, will you please)? Read her latest post. Be moved. I was/am. Then do something. Grace, Brian
Filed under Aaby Family, Random/Rant
SMS: The Hopper
This blog post is really a request for future blog posts, read below and see if you can help… It has seemed the clock has been moving at a faster pace and that the calendar pages turn even quicker these … Continue reading
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“All In”
I remember laughing the first time I saw a live Poker Tournament being televised on ESPN. I mean, c’mon, seriously, who would watch Poker on TV, isn’t that like watching paint-dry, or worse, viewing a bowling match? Well, they had … Continue reading
SMS & Three-For-Thursday: Combos Worth Trying
You’ve heard of steak & eggs; Pork chops and applesauce and a myriad of other combos that at first don’t seem like they should go together, but in reality are great fits. I have some unique food combos I really … Continue reading
Filed under Random/Rant, Student Ministry Stuff (SMS), Three-for-Thursday
