Sunday Reflections: Baptize Them…
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19
The 10th Anniversary of 9/11 was today and all across the country communities took time to remember the victims and heroes. For some, memories of that [...]
9/11 – I Remember…Because I Was There.
On September 11, 2001 I was working for Kinko’s as a Commercial Sales Rep. as well as a part-time youth pastor and visting a client just a few miles from Ground Zero. I remember standing on the street in shock watching as the second plane flew into the second tower and then the buildings collapsing. [...]
Get Real: It’s Time to Rest
Stressed. Tired. Worried. Frustrated.
For most of you school started about two weeks ago and around here I’ve heard these four words muttered from several students. To be honest, I’ve been muttering them myself lately.
Between school, homework and sports activities you’re finding yourself wishing…no craving time to rest. But not matter what you do [...]
Girl Talk: Modesty – Speech and Conduct
To be honest this article was even harder for me to write than the one about clothing, so here it goes…
Modesty in speech and conduct is about being gentle and kind, humble and decent; Christ-like.
“That’s what she said!” This famous line gets everyone laughing. If you never heard this phrase you’re lucky. It’s [...]
Get Real: A Student’s Passion to Change Her City
The following article was written by Taylor Brisebois; a student passionate for living and sharing THE Cause. In the weeks to come we’ll be featuring a new series called “Get Real.” They will be stories and testimonies of students that are taking a stand and getting real about living and sharing their faith.
Tomorrow is another [...]
Distractions: A Student’s Response – “Yes You Can!”
Katelyn Frye, a student actively sharing her faith has been reading our “Distractions” series. Here is her response to our latest article; Distractions from Feeling Stuck: “I just feel ehhhhh!”
I remember a few weeks back when I was looking for songs by Christian artists that I haven’t heard yet… and I found a [...]
“I Have a Complaint”
As a veteran youth pastor & former interim youth pastor I have many stories I can tell. Recently as part of a project I’m working on I’ve decided to tell some of my stories through our website in hopes that others can learn from my previous successes and mistakes. Because let’s face it, if you’re [...]
Are you Army Strong?
written by X2J Crew Member Janel Weyant
The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 15:2
Everyone knows the famous quote the army has ‘Are you Army Strong?’ They are [...]
Definitions of ‘condemn’ (kən-dĕm) -The American Heritage® Dictionary condemn (v.) To express strong disapproval of; To pronounce judgment against; To judge or declare to be unfit
I guess you can say this post is a little along the lines of a rant. I guess in part to the fact that I observed [...]
I Just Want to be Accepted
**The following took place several years ago.
Just several miles from my home and church located in the heart of the city is a Rescue Mission. Upon my arrival I found the chaplain was not available until Monday. As I began to leave I walked into the chapel portion of the mission to take a [...]
I remember as a kid sitting in Sunday school class with a flannel board in front of me as our teacher told us the story of the Tower of Babel. She told us that the people built the tower so they could reach heaven and see God. For years I believed that to be true. [...]
Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a [...]
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