by Melissa Lee | Oct 6, 2017 | Re-Think
When I was eleven I started going to youth group at our new church, The Yakima Vineyard. I remember my first visit vividly because I was so anxious about not being old enough. I had visions of someone asking my age and kicking me out! That didn’t happen, obviously,...
by Adam Greenwell | Sep 26, 2017 | Re-Think
There are some great words that have taken on a negative connotation in our culture; to the point that the treasure of their meaning is robbed of worth. In some cases, the opposite of those words enjoys the effect of this robbery by seeing its meaning raised to point...
by Jason Patrick | Jun 14, 2017 | Re-Think
A year after Betsy and I got married, she got pregnant with our daughter, Jessica. She had a miserable pregnancy and we waited 4 more years to have our son Jaden. That pregnancy was worse. She swore that if i got her pregnant again, she would kill me, so we decided...
by Gabe Qunitana | Apr 26, 2017 | Re-Think
The week to week rhythm of youth ministry is a roller coaster of fun, deep conversation and less than Paleo-friendly snacks. We plan, we schedule, we reschedule and we change the plan. As leaders, we’re constantly thinking about what to do to send a message to the...
by Chris Coggins | Feb 27, 2017 | Re-Think
Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor,...
by Jason Patrick | Feb 17, 2017 | Re-Think, Uncategorized
In the late 80’s, while I was in 3rd grade, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles took America by storm. Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael. These turtles, raised and trained by a rat in the sewers of New York City, fought evil while staying in the shadows....
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