Archive for the 'Youth' Category

It’s Time to Play

February 14, 2008

Some of us have been hesitant to sign up for a shift in the prayer tent. We feel daunted by the prospect of praying for a whole hour, or we feel intimidated by the space itself. Or we wonder if we’re holy enough or spiritually mature enough.

Prayer and Donuts

January 19, 2008

I’m happy to report that our youth group pulled their weight in the prayer room last night. They spent the whole night at the church, sleeping in the Emmaus Room and taking turns in the prayer tent. (I want to especially commend Nathan Hileman for doing the last shift in the prayer room while his comrades [...]

And A Good Time Was Had By All

June 8, 2007

Never thought I’d see the day: Eric Barnes out-’hammed’.  By a little girl!  I can’t imagine doing this justice, but let me give it a try.  This redoubtable and remarkable moment simply must be described for the poor unfortunates who didn’t get to see it with their own eyes.
The setting was BRC’s first Kids Hope USA - Van Corlaer party. Huge [...]

“I’ll Do It!”

May 28, 2007

I understand that I can not personally do everything, but I often fall into the trap of thinking that if I don’t have the time or energy to do something, then it can’t be done.  You see, I’m not great at delegating.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I usually want to be involved in [...]