Two years ago, I became a Young Life leader. Working consistently with high schoolers, you can imagine that I experience a lot of interruptions. And considering the specific group of guys I lead are very rowdy and loud, I hear a lot of funny—and sometimes...
We are so excited to officially welcome our newest full-time staff member to the FamiliesAlive team. Andy Koesters will serve as Pastor to Churches and Families. Take a moment to read through our interview with him to get to know his background and heart!
Have you always been given what you ask for? Have you always been given what you ask for right away? Have you always been given what you ask for in the way you actually want it? We’re not always given what we ask for, simply because it’s not part of His purpose. We’re...
I know. I know. Some of you might disagree with me (I almost disagree with myself). But, these were the words Jesus spoke to my heart the other day. I was headed to church early to serve as a greeter at the South Doors. I love to welcome faces I recognize, new-to-me...
The other day, I became privy to a really funny, really horrifying plan being hatched under our roof... One Shultz boy encouraging another Shultz boy to respond to our pastor's "HE IS RISEN!" from our pew on Easter Sunday with "APRIL FOOLS'!" Lord, have mercy. I utter...