Signs of Life

I'm an avid follower of Turning Point Ministries' radio program - the preaching and teaching of Dr. David Jeremiah.  Recently, I began listening to a series he was preaching entitled, "Signs of Life" in which he addressed five signs of the life of a Christian: dusty shoes, worn out knees, rolled up sleeves, open hands and outstretched arms.

It really hit home pretty well with me - reminding me of some things I should be doing as a Christian, and some attitudes/perspectives I should have as well.  Because I'm a Youth Pastor, it also got me thinking: what are some of the signs of life in a healthy youth ministry?  I'm constantly asking myself the question, 'How healthy is my youth ministry?'  So, over the next several days (maybe not every day, but regularly!) I'm going to dive into some of my own thoughts, spurred by the preaching of Dr. Jeremiah and its application to my life, on the signs of life in youth ministry - and how those things also apply to those of us not in youth ministry, too.

A Little Distraction

It seems that, once I get on a bit of a roll with this blogging thing, something comes up.  Well, just last week, "something" came up.  More like someone came up, actually.

My wife has been pregnant since May and was due February 4th.  Last Wednesday AM, she gave birth to our newest family member, Shayna Leigh Winter.  She was born at 8:26 and weighed 7lbs, 10oz and was 19.5" long.  You can see a picture of her below.