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 [...]

Titus 2 calls the younger men …

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Titus 2 calls the younger men to hold to dignity and reverence regardless of their age/maturity. He doesn’t cater the gospel to their level.  Read More →

Mr. Johnson is pulling no punc…

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Mr. Johnson is pulling no punches in his rallying cry to believers to be in the world BUT NOT OF THE WORLD. A crtique on today’s churches.  Read More →

Not of our own ability - day two summary

Posted by admin On March - 6 - 20091 COMMENT

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 following day, I will make this brief. Apart from the moving rendition of “It is well” in a cappella with both halves of the room facing each other, the most significant “take away” from... more

Getting ready for the evening …

Posted by admin On March - 5 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Getting ready for the evening session with Al Mohler. There seems to be a general “excitement” in the air. Pray God would grant him rest.  Read More →

Seminar 3 on the “new atheism”…

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Seminar 3 on the “new atheism” ought to remind us that the battle is coming - though it will be to the Lord when it comes.  Read More →

First generation builds, secon…

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First generation builds, second enjoys and third destroys. Quote by Rob Iverson serves as a call on purposeful mentoring of the youth.  Read More →

Standing in line for some In a…

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Standing in line for some In and Out burger - aprox wait time 20 min. This is where life on life kicks in.  Read More →

Called to worship by John and …

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Called to worship by John and Lisa - my heart is longing to say “I will glory in my redeemer” and “I have NO longings for another.”  Read More →

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The Fire-hose Exploded

Posted by admin On March - 5 - 20091 COMMENT

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 for the conference has been like drinking the stream of water gushing from the crack in the side of the dam - and once my face was pressed against the concrete barrier, the wall of water has exploded... 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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