Category Archives: Faith Foundations/Bible Study

What God Has Been Teaching Me Lately

Pray. Grace, Brian

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What We’ve Gotten Away From…

I’ve been involved with in Youth Ministry for just about 20 years now. Though there have been many tweaks and occasional shifts away from the norm, the typical youth ministry program has included some form of  hang time, game time, … Continue reading

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SMS: Back from Mission, Camp or Retreat? Now What?

NOTE: This article/blog was originally written by me for youthworkers.net (click here to read it there). I’ve read some amazing stories on blogs and Facebook of the things God has done at camps, retreats and on mission trips this summer! … Continue reading

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Worth more than $5!

I’m finishing up another week of speaking at a camp; this time in my beautiful home state of WA! It’s nice to not have to go “over there” to share the best news ever. Sometimes “over there” is a lot … Continue reading

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Specific Prayer Partners!

Hey Friends! We have these really cool blogs going on over at youthmark.com.  Just yesterday I shot an email to all the participating youth groups for the 2011 YMV’s. In that email I stated that the biggest mistake that Youth … Continue reading

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Feeling Friendly: NW Ministry Conference

I am a couple months into my Feeling Friendly weekends; a series of posts in which I highlight a specific ministry, organization or individual offering services that would enhance your ministry. It’s been fun to hear about some connections that … Continue reading

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Feeling Friendly: IGNITION

A couple weeks ago the men at my church had a “Hockey Night.” Seattle has its own Minor League team, the Seattle Thunderbirds. Blessed by a friend who hooked me up with a ticket I made the five mile trek … Continue reading

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Unpleasant Reminder of 1994

The earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan (and other places) has served as an unpleasant, but needed reminder… The earth shook violently as I curled into the fetal position and covered my head with my arms. As I was shaken … Continue reading

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Consulting and More

“Chopper Dave” is a faceless guy we’ve all come to trust.  Sure, his name may not be “Dave” but you know who I am talking about, the traffic voice on the radio with the thumping sounds of a helicopter in … Continue reading

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So To Speak…

Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, The United States and India of all places. I know it’s not a lot, but it’s fun to reflect upon the places the Lord has given me the opportunity to speak. In addition to these countries, … Continue reading

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