There was a sermon series awhile ago that was entitled, The Gospel According to… Facebook, Lady Gaga, etc. with each week using a different cultural item to share the things of God. Some saw the connections as inspirational, others saw it as glorifying, or condoning ungodly lifestyles. I had a conversation with another gentleman not … [Read more…]
Leading large group time can be intimidating. How do you know that you’re relating to the children? How can you take deep Biblical truths and present them on a child’s level? And then there’s the “big fear”…. what if the clubber asks a “hard” question?
Puggles Creation Finger Play Provided by James and Deb Del Villar ————————————————————– God made the sun. (Hold your hands above your head in a big circle.) So we can see. (Point to eyes.) God made the stars. (Hold fingers out & wiggle them as if to ‘twinkle.’) And God made ME. (Make a big gesture … [Read more…]
In the church setting I am known as Pastor Bill. During the week of camp, I followed Tom Bump‘s lead (He goes by “PT”) and at camp I was called “PB”. Now most people when they hear PB think of peanut butter and what good is peanut butter without jelly? So on my name tag … [Read more…]
I want to focus on the transformation that takes place. Romans 12:2 reads, “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (NKJV)