John 11 teaches us a lot about Jesus. And while it may not specifically answer whether Jesus would leave room for cream, it does paint a picture of Jesus and his Starbucks tribe, which in turns paints a picture of Jesus and us. John 11 is most famous for the account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and for … [Read more...]
Would Jesus Leave Room for Cream?
Would Jesus leave room for cream? Picture yourself in a Starbucks, ordering coffee with Jesus. You place your order, Jesus places His order, and the barista asks Jesus if He’d like room for cream. What do you think He’d say? Actually, the answer to that question, which we’ll get to in a minute, isn’t as important as this: … [Read more...]
We Need More Wow Bell!
If you’ve seen the Saturday Night Live “cow bell” skit, the headline of this post makes sense. I have the privilege of writing a regular column, “10 Minutes in God’s Word,” for Youthworker Journal. This month’s theme (for the issue and the column) of “teaching” is straight out of InWord’s wheelhouse. In … [Read more...]
Walking in Belief
Is the following question a fair question? If you believe in something (a cause, a principle, a law of physics), but that belief doesn’t change your behavior or thinking, do you really believe in that something? To add a little insight to that question: We show our belief in buoyancy by getting in a boat. We show … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider for Small-Group Bible Engagement
As summer winds down and the start of the school year looms, it’s time to be thinking about the fall calendar. One youth ministry activity that gets the least amount of attention, yet promises the most payoff, is Bible engagement. So, to help reverse that trend, take five minutes to consider five Bible engagement “things” to … [Read more...]
On a Personal Note
My wife, Jessica, and I welcomed our daughter, Rachel Lee Shafer, as she made her grand entrance into this world on Tuesday, July 21, coming in at a healthy 7 lbs, 15 oz. Mother and child are home and doing fine, although mother and father are navigating the new normal of parenting 13-month old Reade and newborn Rachel. So far … [Read more...]
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