Ministry is Overrated
“Ministry is overrated” That’s rather a provocative statement. I apologize if I’ve just made you spit out your coffee in surprise at those words. I’ll give
Our blog is a place where students and missionary members alike post frequently about all of the things that are happening here on campus and throughout the world. We post outreach updates, testimonies, devotionals, and encouragements that cover a multitude of themes and subjects. Our desire is that these posts will give you a better idea of what we are doing here at YWAM Montana Lakeside and that this blog will be an encouragement for you in your walk with Christ.
“Ministry is overrated” That’s rather a provocative statement. I apologize if I’ve just made you spit out your coffee in surprise at those words. I’ll give
I recently turned 30, which I didn’t think would ever happen. I started my adult life bungee jumping and tour guiding. I never made life
“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all
“It is the task of youth not to reshape the church, but rather to listen to the Word Of God.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer For many people
The Practice of the Presence of God by brother Lawrence is one of the most well-known books in Christianity. Written by, and about, a monk
“There will be failures and mistakes and criticisms. If we want to be able to move through the difficult disappointments, the hurt feelings, and the
BELIEVING IN THE TRINITY AFFECTS ETERNITY Have you ever asked yourself “What in the world do I need theology for?” Do we really need more theoretical knowledge
Ministry today looks much different than it did 2000 years ago, but the message is the same. Jesus died on the cross and rose from
One of my favorite parts about being a Session Leader in the School of Biblical Studies is making announcements during the first first five minutes of
There came a point in my life when I began to wonder what life as a Christian really meant. I was questioning why there were
Believe it or not, there are two billion people around the world right now learning the English language. With so many people seeking someone to
What follows is the second installment in a two-part series on things that translate from backcountry use and practice onto the mission field. The first
“So why did you do a Discipleship Training School?” Having done my Discipleship Training School about four years ago and now being on DTS Staff,
I was recently leading worship at an event where the MC announced to the congregation, “Make sure you arrive on time to our next gathering!
It’s hard to believe that I have been developing web sites for about a decade now. I still remember my introduction to the web back in
This is the first installment in a two-part series on things that translate from backcountry use and practice onto the mission field. Being the gear junkie
If someone advised you, “Take courage!” how would you respond? “Why?” might be my immediate response. In Joshua 1:6-9, we see the Lord commanding Joshua
I will be vulnerable and honestly say this past month has been hard for me. Our ministry here in Nepal has been spirit led, the team has
We are all counselors. Christians and non-Christians alike, in every word and deed, provide counsel to another of either righteousness or wickedness. Though not everyone
Plan For God’s Sake! This post and Ron’s previous article entitled “Sex & Engagement” are excerpts from an upcoming book that he is writing on
I was recently invited to be the guest speaker at a Wisconsin church’s outdoor family ministry banquet. The banquet is a few months off, but
Editors Note: Please be sure to read this blog post through to the end. We promise it will make more sense that way. Our time in
We’ve all been there: especially as YWAMers we are all too familiar with growing to love people just for the season to end, leaving people
It been a long three weeks, but I have really loved Thailand. A lot has gone on, from spending time with some people in prison