That space between Thanksgiving and Christmas. No longer is it about family, games around the table, watching It’s a Wonderful Life, or reading the Christmas story. Don’t get me wrong, this stuff still happens, but there is a new priority and it can be best summed up in two words – Black Friday. For the [...]
Archive for November, 2011
Objectification
Posted: November 23, 2011 by Glenn in UncategorizedTags: hot topic., internet porn, objectification, pastors, porn, renaissance artist, sistine chapel ceiling, subtle attempts, youth workers
I am a parent of teens and I have worked with teens for the better part of two and a half decades. It should come as no surprise that porn has come up regularly in conversations. As a youth pastor, I used to give an annual sex talk. As a pastor I have been part [...]
Finding Truth
Posted: November 17, 2011 by Glenn in UncategorizedTags: authentic faith, final judgment, jesus talks, lies and deceptions, occupy wall street, politics, speaking the truth., tea party, washington
Politics is always a dangerous subject and in an election cycle it is even more contentious. After all, which side speaks the truth? Is it the Tea Party or the Occupy Wall Street folks? Both movements grow out of a frustration with the perceived lies and deceptions coming out of Washington. The interesting question for [...]
Some more thoughts about safety
Posted: November 9, 2011 by Glenn in UncategorizedTags: adult sponsors, and safety questions., safety question, self denial
On November 1 I started my 18th year at DOOR. One of the most consistent questions I have had to respond to is the “safety” question. In the mid 90’s people were worried about AIDS. In those days some people thought AIDS could be passed through casual contact – a simple handshake was something to [...]
Fear, danger and mugging
Posted: November 3, 2011 by Glenn in UncategorizedTags: and worship style, answer time, faith perspectives, life choices, style preferences
Last week I had the opportunity to speak at a “Mission Fest” in rural South Dakota. It was a fun weekend of reconnecting with my traditional Mennonite roots. Hymns in four part harmony, potlucks and popcorn for Sunday supper were an enjoyable trip down memory lane. After one of the services we had a question [...]
