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One Minute Bible – I Must be Grumpy

I must be grumpy, because I seem to want to rant about the things going on around me. First, I offend most of my staff with the “conspire” post and now I will probably offend most of the youth ministry blogging community with this one. Well call me grumpy, but I really just don’t like…

Repeat – I am not stupid, I will not be stupid

It’s official. Christianity in America has gone beyond looking stupid. We are actually stupid. I’ll not beat around the bush with this one. I don’t know any other group as widespread that feels the need to impart meaning by making up words. My favorite – “missional”, though I don’t mind “shart” so much. I heard…

Faith, Facts and the Train

I have been really enjoying Marko’s posting some excerpts from his upcoming book Youth Ministry 3.0. If you haven’t read and of it yet, check it out. I’m wondering if this isn’t going to be the most important book for youth ministry on this next era of practice. Having said that, Marko shares the idea…

Identity

I have been reading a lot of Marko lately. I don’t know if his blogging has changed or if I just didn’t get him before, but he really has my attention lately. Specifically, he is writing a book on youth ministry that I can’t wait to get my hands on. The latest chapter preview is…

Context and Content

I am amazed at myself after reading this post by Andrew Jones aka Tall Skinny Kiwi (ht: Marko). Not because of what he is saying. But because I remember a time when I needed to hear what he was saying and wouldn’t have been able to hear it. Apparently, some people out there are making…

Best use of Flash Award

This is the best use of flash I have ever seen. Arcade Fire and flash. Sweet! http://www.beonlineb.com/click_around.html &nbsp1  1