Posts with the category “jumpstart”

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.-Romans 14:8 This past weekend at the Little Prairie Fall Retreat, we finished ou...  Read More

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.-1 Corinthians 13:6–7 Come on, Barbie, let’s go…to Sunnyside Daycare! (I’m ...  Read More

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.-Hebrews 12:15 Today, we are discussing one of the most deceptive characters in ...  Read More

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;perplexed, but not in despair;persecuted, but not abandoned;struck down, but not destroyed.-2 Corinthians 4:8–9 Combat Carl doesn’t just walk into a ...  Read More

Sing to the Lord a new song,    his praise from the ends of the earth,you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,    you islands, and all who live in them.Isaiah 42:10 Were you surprised when w...  Read More

The words of the reckless pierce like swords,    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.Proverbs 12:18 As many of us are heading back into school/work-I want to talk about Mr. Potato Head!A lovable...  Read More

Happy Labor Day, Friends!The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,he refreshes my soul.Psalm 23:1–3 I know we haven't even had tim...  Read More

God's Spirit doesn't make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control.2 Timothy 1:7 I absolutely love Rex! Not only because he is a green plastic Tyrannosaurus rex from Mattel...  Read More

“Can a mother forget her nursing child?    Can she feel no love for the child she has borne?But even if that were possible,    I would not forget you!16 See, I have written your name on the palms of m...  Read More

"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”-Jesus in John 8:32 Ah, Buzz Lightyear! Delulu from the moment we meet him. Problem solved by the end of the movie. Pure Pixar magic!I’v...  Read More

A friend loves at all times,    and a brother is born for a time of adversity.Proverbs 17:17Any guesses on who today's devotional is going to be about?! Here's a clue: who is a real friend and loyal c...  Read More

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.1 Thessalonians 5:11 If you were surprised by our first featured character yesterday (Forky!), I am sure you will be plea...  Read More

Comforted to be a comfort, friend“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to...  Read More

Over the last few weeks we’ve talked a lot about telling your story, and we’ve encouraged you to go out and share it even when it’s uncomfortable. But why does sharing our story feel so scary sometime...  Read More

This past Wednesday night in Bible Class, we discussed someone we have never really discussed before in Bible Class. We talked about Dolly Parton. Our youth group here at Rocketdyne has a strong pocke...  Read More

It was back in 2018, our theme for JumpStart was “Be the Light”. We brought in an acquaintance I knew named Jud Heald. He was our entertainment for the weekend, but he was unlike any entertainment we ...  Read More

Happy Friday everyone!Today is our final day unpacking the song "The Author" by Brandon Lake & Nick Jonas.I was able to sit in this class on Saturday during JumpStart, one because my wife, Jenn, was o...  Read More

Let's continue looking at the new song "The Author" by Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas. We are now to the Chorus of this amazing song!CHORUSSo who am I? Who am I?Am I just a poor preacher's prodigal son?A...  Read More

Let's continue our discussion from yesterday! One of our breakout classes two weeks ago was based on the new song "The Author" by Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas. The first verse went like this:VERSE ONEP...  Read More

One of our breakout classes two weeks ago was based on the new song "The Author" by Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas. Today-I want to zoom in to the first verse:VERSE ONEPicked up the Book for the first ti...  Read More

Happy Monday Family!As you start this week off, I pray that you will go into your schools, jobs, friend groups, and homes with peace, joy, and courage to tell your story and the Story of Jesus.Our the...  Read More

Happy Sunday everyone!I don't know about you...but there are times when I get really excited that it's finally Sunday. I just need to be with my church family. Last week, we all got to celebrate and w...  Read More

Happy Saturday Family!I hope you’re having a great start to your weekend and are finding some rest today as you prepare for the school week ahead!The other day I wrote about how the only reason any of...  Read More

How has your week gone?!It's hard to believe that just a week ago, we were gathering together to kickoff JumpStart Weekend! Stephen Maxwell was leading us in worship; David Skidmore delivered his firs...  Read More

Another day, another devo!Today is the day when we finally get to the main, miraculous story about our demon-possessed man from Mark chapter 5. We’ve heard about how he and others have shared his stor...  Read More

It’s Wednesday, my dudes!It’s day 3 post-Jumpstart - how is it going with Telling Your Story (remember, you can leave comments below to tell us how it’s going! We’d love to hear from you!!) It can be ...  Read More

Happy Tuesday, friends!It’s Day 2 of us being apart after Jumpstart, and today I want us to take a 2nd look at our theme verse from this past weekend…Mark 5:19 - “But Jesus said, “No, go home to your ...  Read More

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