Ragin Asian's Blog (5)

*The following is my letter to the church that I serve that I write every month for our newsletter. Just thought I would share it with the world. I hope it can be an encouragement and a challenge to you as well!* 4,000. That’s a pretty hefty number. Say it with me-FOUR THOUSAND. Believe it or not that is the average number of text messages a typical teenager sends and recieves on a monthly basis. I was able to find this number by a quick survey of some of the kids in the youth m… Continue

I’ve been thinking that lately. When do you give it up. I mean, no matter what the “it” is, how do you decide? Recently, I’ve really been contemplating when it is that I will not continue in youth ministry in the position I am in. As youth pastors, do we have a shelf life? Is there a good time to step away from the lead position? I’ve always had in my mind that I would be doing this for ten years. I’m coming up to eight years this year. Do I still feel called? Yes. Do I still care for student… Continue

Just wanted to pimp my brother-in-law’s new venture. It’s called Lightbulb Creative. Go check it out and pass the word to those who might benefit from his services. Here’s a description of what they’re all about: Lightbulb Creative is born out of a passion to see the local c… Continue

"There is enough light for those who desire only to see, and enough darkness for those of a contrary disposition." "All men's miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone." "Atheism shows strength of mind, but only to a certain degree." "Belief is a wise wager. Granted that faith cannot be proved, what harm will come to you if you gamble on its truth and it pr… Continue

Ok, so I thought that I really wouldn’t be using my blog for this, but maybe now is the time. I’ve really tried to stay away from personal rants and the like on here. I dunno, maybe I just think that no one really cares what I have to say. It’s a new year, I have this blog, and I really need to use it-so here goes. Why can’t parents be parents? Sometimes I wonder why I’ve been called into youth ministry. I ask myself and God: “Why? What are you trying to teach me through all of this?” I think… Continue