Tag Archives: teens

Culture screams that sex is just a part of life and nothing more than a Saturday night entertainment activity. You can turn on the T.V. or open a magazine and find that most pop stars, movie stars, and sports stars demonstrate a life style that years ago was only promoted by porn stars. Frankly, I’m  Continue Reading »

Sometimes you just gotta call things what they are. The sky is blue, the grass is green and Ms. Abramovic (Ah-BRAH-moe-vitch) is sick. Ms. Abramovic is a world renowned artist from Yugoslavia. This 60 year old woman’s portfolio of artistic accomplishments does not include any pieces that you would hang on your living room wall.  Continue Reading »

Let’s face it – connecting with youth doesn’t always come naturally. There are times in our youth ministry where we say something we wish we wouldn’t have or we have no idea what to say to even start the conversation. No matter how awkward it may be at times, there is little work that is  Continue Reading »

Have you ever had your teen just sit there and stare at you when you are trying to talk to them? You swear they aren’t even hearing a word you are saying and all they’re doing is sitting with their jaw dropped open as if they are doing their best cod-fish impression. Taking to a  Continue Reading »

A Friend of mine asked me if had any good “Openers” for a sermon he was going to give at the local Lutheran High School chapel. After giving a little thought, I told him that I had one I’ve used many times, and it pulls the teen right in-without fail. I told him that you  Continue Reading »