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Valley Mills Life weekly note
I am sitting here watching American Idol on my DVR after an incredible weekend. Thanks to all of you who invited friends, neighbors, co-workers and family. It is because of each of you that we were able to have over…
Easter as a Minister
Today, as a minister Easter has found a way to lose the joy of getting up early and hunting for eggs. Having a good time get pushed aside as I have to be up early and headed to church well before anyone else wants to get up.
Treating e-mail properly
We live in a world where email is an essential way for us to communicate and share with others what is they need to know. With that influx of email coming our way we often treat it as if it does not deserve our full attention.
Sunday
So, after sending our group off at 5:00am, preaching two service, getting food ready, small group food and study we finally got home around 9:00 exhausted.
People suck…
Alright, I have your attention now. I find it amazing how often I look at the people who are coming in to talk to me about things that are important in their lives and I take a poor attitude towards them. I feel like at times I look at people and I say, “People Suck!”
Growing as a Leader
In what ways are you growing as a leader? Many of us take time to study our Bibles and learn from God on a regular basis. However, we neglect to learn and grow as individual leaders.
Religion is so PRUDE…
Throughout the year students have gotten looser in their adherence to the school uniform code. We’re seeing more boys with long hair and girls in short skirts-not to mention the sloppiness of multiple colors of sweatshirts.
Students are getting it…
This past weekend in St. Charles, MO they hold an annual Christmas programming. On downtown main street they have all kinds of shops that stay open late, horse carriage ride, carolers, and multiple Santas from many different countries. The Santas all hand out trading cards and the kids love to collect them and hear the [...]
Youth Minister wanted:
Churches all over the country are trying to hire quality Youth Minister’s. They are looking for someone who is responsible, trustworthy, married, 15 years of experience, look like a teen, acts like a parent, is personally wealthy and has a heart for God.
Child give’s Birthday to Rapha House
Most of us know that 13 year old’s have a real tendency to be self-focused and want things for themselves. So, when Ashton told us that he wanted to give his presents away we were surprised.
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 ...
