Manziel: The Quarterback with Average Height
This coming Sunday, Johnny Manziel becomes the starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns. He's known for a lot of things; his arm strength, mobility, charisma, and for some reason his height. He's 5'11.5", not quite 6 feet tall. 5'11.5" is not short in any way. The average American male is 5'9.5". But, if he's going to be called "The short quarterback," then I think he should wear that title with honor. Johnny Manziel could stand tall and give a voice to the height-challenged all over the world. If you've ever reached for something and had to ask a friend to ...
The Miracles and Mysteries of Costco
On the History of Costco Many years ago, a young man named Jim Costco, who often went only by Costco, had a lot of fear. He was afraid of spiders and snakes and for some reason, people with the last name Jones. But, most of all, Costco was scared of the end of the world. This fear led him to spend a lot of time in his custom made underground bunker. To keep his bunker sufficiently stocked, he would make numerous trips to the grocery store every week. But, one morning on his regular, mid-week trip to the store, everything changed. As he ...
5 Secrets of the First Year of Marriage
Marriage secret As my wife’s youngest sister is getting married this weekend, it makes me think back to all the things I’ve learned about marriage over the last 10 years. I thought I’d share 5 secrets of marriage no one talks about: 1. They never go away Shortly after my wife and I first go married I have this specific memory of coming home from Starbucks to our one bedroom apartment and there was my loving wife, waiting for me. Because we had recently moved into the area, she was looking for a job and we were still looking for a social life. ...
15 Questions Every Person Asks When Joining a Small Group
Signing up for a group for the first time can be intimidating. As group leaders, it's our job to help people feel comfortable attending group for the first time. Here's an idea of what could be going through someone's head after signing up for a group. I just signed up for a group. Oh no, what did I just do? Should I go? Maybe I'll start next week? What about next semester? I've never been in a group before and have no idea what to expect? Everyone's going to know I'm new and I'll probably do something stupid. Why am I ...
Video: Classic Jesus Video Parody
What was Jesus like? I've heard it said the biggest job of discipleship is to bring people to Jesus. Then Jesus can do His work in their life. The problem is many people have big misunderstandings about what Jesus was really like. These 4 classic Jesus parody videos play off those misunderstandings. They're meant to poke fun at misperceptions of what Jesus was like and not make fun of him in anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQeFG6Q87uA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAb8qoXraGw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCTAgxsLE3Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hUaMahxXi8 What was Jesus really like? How would you describe Him based on the Bible?
10 Worship Videos to Make You Laugh
Here's a little Worship Humor. If we can't laugh at ourselves, who can we laugh at? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RJBd8zE48A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz17Ugnz6rg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90iTjOhItp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piZq6aX4wDQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhYuA0Cz8ls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXB02cG-46g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHT7_Ku4iPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTYr3JuueF4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC8Kwkxk-BI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-9MyMbWPOA
15 Great Worship Songs to Start Your Day
Every once in a while I'll sit down and listen to some worship music. But, I'm always forgetting who plays the songs I like and I'll ask our church's worship leader, "Hey, who sings that song that goes, 'Aaaaamen....'?" He usually tries but has trouble narrowing it down from the terribly sung one line or word I give him. So, I figured I'd make my list and share it, in case you're also trying to find some songs to like. 1. Hillsong- Born is the King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf6OoAZbAQg 2. Gungor- Beautiful Things https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is6weMrenls 3. Kristian Stanfill- Jesus Paid it All https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brVIlXlJRkQ 4. ...
Video: Kindergarten Faith
How do we develop a passion to grow- in ourselves and our people? Think about the alternative! http://youtu.be/6bIf6QD4GFg
Video: “The Office” Small Group
Every group has a few "personalities". This group has a few more than normal. If you've seen "The Office", you'll better appreciate where this parody is coming from. http://youtu.be/ga2lLewifl4 Here's a few videos from the original "The Office". http://youtu.be/4wUZDtLivyg http://youtu.be/YrblkMd-KMs Also check out these posted videos about groups: Shallow Small Group What if Darth Vader Joined Your Small Group Would You Let These Guys Lead a Group?
Video: Shallow Small Group
I guess there really is a group for everyone. lol http://youtu.be/NMyTMTmJU6E Also check out: http://refuelblog.com/2014/05/30/video-what-if-darth-vader-joined-your-small-group/ http://refuelblog.com/2014/05/23/fun-friday-would-you-let-these-guys-lead-a-small-group/