Our Youth Week celebration got underway in earnest today at the Aldersgate Campus of New Creation United Methodist Church in Chesapeake, Va., after last night's opening session. And to say the energy level is high would be more than a bit of an understatement. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, Youth Week is seven days … Continue reading Waves of mercy, waves of grace
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Super Groovy Amazing Awesomeness
For the next week I get the awesome privilege of speaking at one of the coolest events I've ever been part of. The Aldersgate campus of New Creation United Methodist Church in Chesapeake, Va. is holding its annual Youth Week celebration. It's a week of teaching, worship, activities, mission, outreach and, frankly, just a ton … Continue reading Super Groovy Amazing Awesomeness
“Go and sin no more…”
It’s one of the most interesting things Jesus says. In John 8, Jesus encounters a woman caught in adultery. Trapped in the enormous difficulties of being human. Her accusers want to execute her. Jesus forgives her. And then he sends her off with those words: Go and sin no more... As I struggle to continually … Continue reading “Go and sin no more…”
Poll on alternative church services
We here at The Awesomeness Conspiracy are always looking for opportunities to help people connect in community more effectively. We recognize that many people desire to participate in some kind of church service, but that Sunday morning in a particular church building doesn't always work for everyone. If you're one of those people, or if you … Continue reading Poll on alternative church services
Ivanovo 2013 Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzj2JnRhHq8 Compilation of images and verse from my recent visit to Ivanovo, Russia. If your church or organization would like to learn more about the work of Orphan's Tree in Russia, please visit the Speaking page for contact information.