Amazing-Revolution Growing with God this Weekend in Columbia, SC 14 of the Surf and ACDC Youth set out on an adventure to Columbia to the USC Coliseum for a Revolution. We joined thousands of … [Read more...]
Revolution: An Amazing UMC Youth Group Retreat – Our Group’s Report
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Beginning in Youth Ministry: The Art of Perseverance
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Foundations for Youth Ministry: Perseverance Albert Einstein is quoted often, saying “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results” He may have been a … [Read more...]
Beginning in Youth Ministry: Making a Proper Foundation, Planning, and Philosophy
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Building a Philosophy of Youth Ministry Khufu’s pyramid in Egypt was a limestone masterpiece that originally stood 488 ft, towering on the skyline and impressing people with the weight of its … [Read more...]
Beginning in Youth Ministry: Dealing with your Self (Identity and Remembrance)
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people.” (Leviticus 26:12) So far we have dealt with boldness and context. Boldness being a necessary step in the endeavor of youth … [Read more...]
Beginning in Youth Ministry: The Art of Pioneering
January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As a boy, I took part in a group called “Royal Rangers” which operated much like the Boy Scouts but with different colors and awards. Each year that I participated I was invited to attend the big … [Read more...]
Youth Ministry: Understanding Context – Each Ministry Will Look Different
January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Jesus Loves the Little Children.” When I first heard it, it spoke to me. At that time I was a little child; I listened, I learned it, and began to sing it myself. It resonated in my … [Read more...]
Being Human: Asking Questions and Seeing How Others are Discovering Your Faith
January 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Asking bold questions leads to stronger faith By DANIEL GRISWOLD danielgriswold@gmail.com Published Wednesday, January 16, 2013 I’ve been a huge fan of the actor Jeff Bridges, going way back … [Read more...]
Living Beyond the Apocalypse: Immanuel
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Amid all the worry, doomsday talk, there’s one big reason to feel joy By DANIEL GRISWOLD danielgriswold@gmail.com Published Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Do the following phrases seem familiar? … [Read more...]
Pastor’s Corner: Rewards to be had with delayed gratification
October 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rewards to be had with delayed gratification By DANIEL GRISWOLD danielgriswold@gmail.com Published Monday, October 22, 2012 Here is an interesting experiment, especially if you have … [Read more...]
Being Human: Dealing with Stress
October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Life can be stressful, but God is always there to get you through By DANIEL GRISWOLD danielgriswold@gmail.com Published Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Growing up, I had an uncle Bobby, and he was … [Read more...]
Trying to See…
September 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This past weekend Zach and I were able to go to a Youth Leader Retreat put on by our conference. We left Thursday and retreated until Saturday. It was lovely. Going to the mountains is always a … [Read more...]
Gabby Douglas – Olympic Inspiration and Glory Goes to God
August 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Olympic glory goes to athletes … and to God (picture source) By DANIEL GRISWOLD danielgriswold@gmail.com Published Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Weren’t the female gymnasts amazing? These … [Read more...]
Even know-it-alls can learn something…
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I work for a great church. I am also blessed to work for a Pastor who just so happens to be a good friend. He knows Zach and I quite well and when he suggests that we do something, we usually … [Read more...]
The Darkness Wants A Victim, Christ Owned the Darkness
August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been processing some of the events of our world, and it is easy to become a bit detached. Even with the hope we have in Christ, darkness can be a bit overwhelming and we have to process, … [Read more...]
The Darkness Wants A Victim, Christ Owned the Darkness
I’ve been processing some of the events of our world, and it is easy to become a bit detached. Even with the hope we have in Christ, darkness can be a bit overwhelming and we have to process, … [Read more...]