In my previous post on most youth groups (and groups in general) using the line, “Bring your friends” I explained why this is very often counterproductive. I also said that I would begin a series explaining a better way to go about things. That starts...
I delivered one of the most difficult messages I’ve had in years recently. No, it wasn’t the wedding I did. That was great (the wedding was great, my sermon was fine). No, it wasn’t church. That was a huge blessing. It was when I spoke to...
My brother Tom, once gave me some great advice (well, he has given me great advice many times but this is ONE example). He told me to be prepared during the birth of my first child. He said that it one of the most helpless things you will ever go through. He went...
**Disclaimer (please read this three times before moving on) IN NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM AM I DISCOUNTING THE APPRECIATION OF, IMPORTANCE OF, OR VALUE OF YOUR PRAYERS!!! Again, please read this three times before moving on.** Ok, the title may have caught your...
No no no no, not how to love me me (Jay Mitlo), but how to love me (you) whoever you are. Now that that is clear allow me to explain. A couple of you out there wish you were loved (actively) by your loved ones more. By “a couple” I mean roughly 2/3rds...
Trey has gone through a bit of a…a…turn? A bump in the road? A maddening, unexpected period of not sleeping, eating less, and leaving Rachel and I wondering what is going on? Yes. That would be it. Anyhow, we have tried all the different sleep tricks...
