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Re: Forget millennials. How will churches reach Generation Z?

ryanguard — Mon, 01 May 2017 13:56:59 -0000

This is really helpful. I work at Willow Creek, which I think was one of the first churches to embrace the modern "Acts 2 approach" verbiage. I oversee the high school ministry at the main campus, so this article and the book are giving me plenty to think about. God has used that approach for over 40 years to do some pretty incredible things, but this conversation is timely and helpful

It's funny because we just had Josh McDowell speak a couple weeks ago in our high school gathering- and it didn't exactly land the way I thought it would. The danger in traditional apologetics is that we answer questions that nobody is asking. McDowell and Strobel are two of my heroes, and two of the main reasons I became a Christian at 21, but their work has rarely had the same impact on my students over the past 16 years. The apologists can argue strongly for the proofs of the resurrection, but my students want to know how the resurrection affects them today.

One last thought: I think that today we have more of an Acts 2 goal (fellowship, generosity, etc) than an Acts 2 approach (talking to religious people about religious things).

Re: Searching For Sunday

ryanguard — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:47:06 -0000

Ok, I'll buy it, but you have to promise to share the details of your personal journey next time we're all together.

Re: I’m with You (Part 2) | Gungor

ryanguard — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 22:41:17 -0000

Is this guy for real? Are you really defending Jesus with a profile picture like that? Remember that time Peter stabbed a guy? Jesus kinda rebuked him for that. Put the gun down Remy.

Someone give this guy a hug.

Re: Showdown over immigration: 'This is an invasion'

ryanguard — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:38:20 -0000

Someone remind the Christians in Murrieta that there are dozens of verses in the Bible about being hospitable and loving to immigrants.

Re: End of the Line

ryanguard — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:25:53 -0000

What if instead of “fighting for our rights” we laid down our rights and in love simply prayed, “Father, forgive them”? - so good. I'll board that train.

Re: 10 things to know about nation's first recreational marijuana shops in Colorado

ryanguard — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 08:49:09 -0000

The two exceptions. Can you say "99% of the pot smokers you know"?

Re: 10 things to know about nation's first recreational marijuana shops in Colorado

ryanguard — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 08:38:30 -0000

It doesn't look like Colorado will see the usual spike in gym memberships this year.

Re: Quick Posture Tip for Busy Moms

ryanguard — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:16:41 -0000

Do I spy a Family Guy reference?

Re: A Nigger…A Gas Station…And God Smack

ryanguard — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:15:00 -0000

I had to break up a fight between a middle-aged white man and a Native American at a gas station a few years ago. "Go home you $&$##@! illegal!", the white man shouted at the other man, who was here first.

Meakness isnt' weakness brotha! Thanks for hitting the brakes instead of his face.

Re: Public Humiliation Parenting Techniques

ryanguard — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:56:06 -0000

I hate it.

These people think that by draping their kid's shame around their necks it will change them. It happened in my ministry. You can skip to minute 20 if you'd like to hear what it did to me: http://tinyurl.com/apoof7u

Re: A Pep Talk from Kid President to You

ryanguard — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:31:44 -0000

How does this only have 8,000 views?!

Re: Hey. Remember the other day, at the mall, when that Shark Tank exploded all over me?

ryanguard — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:13:04 -0000

I can think of several tanks exploding all over me that would be worse. A tank full of...
1. Guacamole
2. Jellyfish
3. Chest hair
4. Snookies?

Re: My Bucket/Leap List

ryanguard — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:03:42 -0000

I'm inspired. I'm making one.

Re: 3 Questions

ryanguard — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:26:23 -0000

1. Saving Private Ryan?
2. Phoenix Suns tickets
3. YEP! 5 years this March.

Re: MARINERS CHURCH LAUNCHES POTSC

ryanguard — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:37:55 -0000

Did he just preach one of the best sermons I've ever heard in 4 minutes?

Re: http://www.lanewood.me/post/12213510373

ryanguard — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:45:04 -0000

Bailee

Re: http://ericwakeling.tumblr.com/post/11060009909

ryanguard — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:41:55 -0000

We're going through Daniel right now, it's been really well received.

Re: Paul Yerrick Interview

ryanguard — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:51:46 -0000

You guys are either humongous or that furniture is really, really small. I'll guess the former.

Re: PARDON FOR ACID THROWER

ryanguard — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:15:03 -0000

She said "I never carried the sentence out because I never intended to do it". I love that. She let this thing get to the last minute just so that she could show him grace. I hope they all come to know and love Jesus through this.

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MIKE & JUD!

ryanguard — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:28:12 -0000

HAPPY BDAY FELLAS!

Love you guys- thanks so much for making it OK to not be OK.

Re: how to get youe ex boyfriend back

ryanguard — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:29:56 -0000

Wow Ronnie, love it.

Re: Coolest Giveaway Ever: Win A @RobbieSeay Prize Pack! (Includes a Crosley Record Player!)

ryanguard — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:21:44 -0000

Hook me up!

Re: mark driscoll really wants you to know he has a....

ryanguard — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:07:51 -0000

Wow, bro. Wow. You're wound up a bit too tight. I don't think you should read this blog if you're gonna be that uptight. Might I recommend http://apprising.org/

Re: mark driscoll really wants you to know he has a....

ryanguard — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:01:00 -0000

Haha, I just remembered that we're called "the bride of Christ". He's gotta hate that. I hope Mark's the one in the front of that procession, wearing the prettiest dress.

Re: mark driscoll really wants you to know he has a....

ryanguard — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:59:15 -0000

Come on... The dude's wearing a necklace and an dry-cleaned shirt. He looks like Zoolander trying to work the mines. I'd drop him. #inJesusname