This Week Didn't Go As Planned
Sometimes in ministry, things can either go the way we plan them, or they can take an unexpected turn, for better or for worse. Although we can never plan for every minute to go exactly the way we want, God can. He will always know exactly what your youth group needs. There are a lot of things that can contribute to something not going according to your plan, but we just have to remember that God is in control...

My Ten Commandments of Discipleship
My guidelines and promises to myself in discipling others: 1. Thou shalt not bring thy own stuff into the relationship and make everything about you – So many times I see people do this and do it myself. Something the person I am discipling says triggers something I remember about my own life. It’s OK to share a story, but this can get out of hand quickly...

All Rights Reserved
Recently, I was asked to speak to a group of Music Ministers at a Musicians’ workshop. As I began to speak about the need to have a copyright license to reprint the lyrics to songs on a worship aide, suddenly the room became awkwardly silent. To my surprise, many musicians did not know about the need for licenses....

"When God calls you, you go!"
Those are the words of a 16-year-old aspirant arriving for her first day at the convent in Michigan. This young gal was among several -- including our own Mary Anne Marks! -- featured on today's episode of Oprah in a lovely follow-up to last winter's profile of the Dominican Sisters of Mary...

The Advent Conspiracy, 2010
From the folks behind the Advent Conspiracy, another powerful and provocative challenge to the world...

Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - Must See!