Disciple
Gospel responsibility
In my reading today I came across the following verse:
“On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised.”
In Galatians we find Paul speking about shairng with us the process that he has gone through to [...]
Aging conferences need…
In a culture that has become extremely aware of what it means to be Postmodern and desires to gather together in multi-generational services, why do we not support one another? As I strive to deal with this question, please note that I am guilty of this as much as anyone else.
I am currently sitting at [...]
Growing True Disciples
In George Barna’s book, Growing True Disciples, he lays out some research that is very interesting in regards to what people are thinking about Spiritual growth. He starts off by sharing a definition of a disciple. “…disciple refers to someone who is a learner or a follower who serves as an apprentice under the tutelage [...]
1Apr2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
Teaching assistance
I am teaching a workshop tomorrow on, “Being serious about God’s word in Youth Ministry.” I am including the workshop here and would love to hear some of your input or ideas of things that I could add.
Be Serious About God’s Word in Youth Ministry
David Mehrle
Introduction:
Illustrations:
Ex. Preaching without using your Bible
Ex. Share story form thesis
Ex. [...]
Spiritual Desert
The Israelites wondered in the desert for years trying to figure out who they were. At times we can see them beginning to understand God and His desire for them. Then at other times it was if they were just out there roaming and wondering what was going to happen next. Their search for authenticity [...]
10Feb2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
Legacy
“While I was at camp one year I spent some time talking with Virgil Brazel about what it meant to be a Christian and my life would look like if I accepted Him.”
“The Balu’s were a family in my old church and they spent quite a bit of time helping me see who Jesus was [...]
Now is the time!
I was doing some sermon prep on my day off and came across this verse in the Gospel of John.
“Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:35
Jesus had just started sharing the truth that [...]
biblical literacy amongst YM
This week I had the opportunity to sit in on a meeting to plan for the Illinois Christian Teen Convention. As often happens there is one group that will come in carrying a conversation from the cat to the meeting. This time the conversation came in the form of Biblical literacy. Here [...]
2Apr2008 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
Review of “Expelled, No Intelligence Allowed”
I had the opportunity this past Wednesday to preview this new movie in a private screening that I was invited too. Many of you may know who Ben Stein is and have seen one of the 80 different movies that he has been involved with or even read one of his 8 different books [...]
14Mar2008 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
I once was asked about if you needed someone to help you change a tire at 2:00 in the morning ...
Nicely written, Dave. Except that I've gotta push you some on number 1. How is it that we ...
Kyle you are exactly right. Too often we go to a conference or a friends church and we decide ...
Know your community.I see this time and time again, the service is made up of other peoples ideas and what ...
You become thankful for a good pit crew, a spare tire in the trunk, and the jack that you remembered ...
Glad to see what God is doing for you guys. Praying for you! 
Regretfully, I don't really have as much time as I'd like to read, since college is so demanding, but I ...
That's awesome. Really cool. 
That's awesome. Ashton is a good kid! On his way to changing lots of lives. 
Hey, guys thanks for all the encouragement and support that you are offering right now and have offered over the ...
