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Lenten Journey March 27 “Born to Die”

March 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Today’s text is from John 12 27-36.  Jesus is still trying to explain to the crowds of followers that he came to die for them, yet they are so caught up in their own idea that he has come to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crucifixion, death, devotional, discipleship, Faith, Good Friday, jesus, lent, Youth Ministry Blogs

The Ministry of Presence

January 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I want to apologize to the regular readers I have out there.  I have not been diligent about blogging because honestly, I’ve had a lot on my plate.  We had our baby at the end of November, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: death, discipleship, dying, funeral, grief, grief counseling, grieving, Ministry, ministry of presence, mourning, Youth Ministry Blogs

The Dilemma of Discussing Death

October 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Devil with a hooking staff and Death himself with a soldier’s pike are attempting to snare the soul of this dying man. Ars Moriendi depictions such as this manuscript illustration from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: death, Featured, hell, methodist church, Ministry, resource, sin, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Life, state of youth ministry, talking to youth about death, Theology, Todd Lovell, UMC, Youth Ministry Blogs, youth ministry questions Tagged With:

Life is Short and Precious

May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Can I tell you something? I dread the time of my life when I have to start burying my friends. Don’t even get me started about the inevitable day where I have to face my life without my parents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adam Keefer, colleagues, death, friend, life is short, Misc, Wesley Theological Seminary, Youth Ministry Blogs

Acts 2:22-28 What does Steve Jobs know?

October 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Scripture: Acts 2:22-28Summary: Peter continues preaching in this section. He says that even though Jesus was killed, God raised him up, freeing him from death, because it was impossible for him … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apple, Christians, death, life after death, Steve Jobs, Youth Ministry Blogs
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