Thoughts by Young Men

A blog inspired by JC Ryle

Back to the sheep’s pen

Well, Shepherd’s Conference is over. Now that I have gotten that piece of depressing news out of the way, I wanted to take a quick moment to put a final bow on the 09 excursion. In short I would summarize the content as a call to higher, harder and healthier ministry. While [...]

Not of our own ability - day two summary

Day two of the conference is now done, the activities officially concluded in my mind now that I have entered all twenty books into my digital library via Delicious Monster. I don’t like to cut these posts short, but as it is midweek of the conference and I want to be rested for the [...]

The Fire-hose Exploded

Day one of the Shepherd’s Conference is concluded. On our road trip down, Chuck made a comment to the effect of “getting ready to drink from the firehose.” Right now I feel like I am floating (face up, by God’s grace) in the flooded streets after the dam has burst. The preparation [...]

Pausing for a Moment: 2009-03-15

Posted by admin On March - 15 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Somewhere between LA and Sacramento on the I-5 corridor. Listening to Piper on preaching a REAL gospel. The life of Charles Wessley. # Correction on the Piper message: Whitfield not Wessley. I am wearing plad, some things can’t be helped. # Hello Washington state! Praising God for protection on the road thus far. # Officialy landed at home. God is good. # Ichthus campsites are chosen and paid for. One down - many more, by God’s grace, to go. # 11:20pm: noting... more

Back to the sheep’s pen

Posted by admin On March - 13 - 20092 COMMENTS

Well, Shepherd’s Conference is over. Now that I have gotten that piece of depressing news out of the way, I wanted to take a quick moment to put a final bow on the 09 excursion. In short I would summarize the content as a call to higher, harder and healthier ministry. While not even the greatest minds among us (JSarr, Sean Higgins… actually, that’s about it) have been able to identify a singular theme that runs through the sessions and seminars - higher, harder and healthier... more

11:20pm: noting God’s grace in…

Posted by admin On March - 13 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

11:20pm: noting God’s grace in not crushing me for my pervasive lack of reverance before a holy God.  Read More →

Ichthus campsites are chosen a…

Posted by admin On March - 10 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Ichthus campsites are chosen and paid for. One down - many more, by God’s grace, to go.  Read More →

Officialy landed at home. God …

Posted by admin On March - 9 - 20091 COMMENT

Officialy landed at home. God is good.  Read More →

Hello Washington state! Praisi…

Posted by admin On March - 9 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Hello Washington state! Praising God for protection on the road thus far.  Read More →

Pausing for a Moment: 2009-03-08

Posted by admin On March - 8 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

On the road to shepherds conference. Almost to Seattle - sharing our “most looking forward to” lists… # Still on the road to SC 2009 - just passed Tehama. # Driving through Patterson. With green orchards on the left and climbing terrain on the right, brings to mind He who owns the thousand hills # Chilin’ in the hotel before picking up the MVP. Went for a modest 1.5 mi run. # The room http://twitpic.com/1tyi5 # Sitting in the Sanctuary getting ready... more

Correction on the Piper messag…

Posted by admin On March - 8 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Correction on the Piper message: Whitfield not Wessley. I am wearing plad, some things can’t be helped.  Read More →

Somewhere between LA and Sacra…

Posted by admin On March - 8 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Somewhere between LA and Sacramento on the I-5 corridor. Listening to Piper on preaching a REAL gospel. The life of Charles Wessley.  Read More →

Were it not for my weakness in…

Posted by admin On March - 6 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Were it not for my weakness in sin, I wouldn’t truly appreciate the greatest of Gods redemptive work. Hallelujah, what a savior.  Read More →

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Thank you for visiting my blog. I am a recent college graduate from Western Washington University and am one of the junior high staff leaders with Grace Bible Church\'s youth ministry, one28. The sole purpose of this blog is to serve as spiritual edification and encouragement to those in and around my life. Should the Lord move in this \"publication\" the blog will feature posts from fellow \"young men\" believers and the struggles/victories they encounter.

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