What is Emo?

Here is a helpful video about what Emo is all about. This is a trend that has been around for a few years and continues to grow across the country.

NFL Three Strikes Policy

Although great strides have been made in the NFL this year that encourage positive behavior (with the two Super Bowl teams), there is still many negative examples in the NFL. However, some more progress may be made soon. The NFL is looking into a three strikes policy for players. This policy would include a suspension for the first strike, a tougher suspension for the second strike, and a dismissal from the league on the third strike.

Many young men in this country are impacted by players in the NFL. I hope that something like this will make players realize that they have a responsibility to not be total thugs. Although all the details are not worked out, and this rule is not in place yet, I still rejoice that the NFL has acknowledged that something must be done in this area.

I'm Apparently a Fundamentalist

According to a theological survey that I found on another blog I am a Fundamentalist. Reformed Evangelical came as a close second. If by calling be a Fundamentalist one means that I hold to the fundamental doctrines, then I couldn't agree more. Long live the truth of the gospel!

The Importance of the Family

I recently attended a meeting of youth pastors in which we discussed the importance of family ministry. One of the main points we discussed was that God ordained the family to be the center of religious training. I could not agree more. Two of the main points many of us discussed were that 1). Parents must buy into the family ministry model and take the responsibility to raise their children in the Lord, and 2). In order to implement a family model into a church, the whole staff (particularly the pastor) must work at it together. May we as youth pastors see the importance of the family in our churches. We must do everything we can to preserve and strengthen the family rather than separate and destroy the family.