Director’s Blog

Anger & Honor

Posted on by Derek Jacobsen

According to Gary and Greg Smalley, authors of “The DNA of Parent-Teen Relationships,” unresolved anger is the number one enemy of our teens’ healthy development and spiritual growth. 

The greatest cause for anger is rooted in three primary emotions:  hurt feelings, frustration, and feeling…

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No Better Place

Posted on by Derek Jacobsen

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying “This is the way;  walk in it.”  - Isaiah 30:21

Every day brings a unique combination of challenges and opportunities in leadership.  What is the best solution to this problem?  Who is the best person…

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One Word

Posted on by Derek Jacobsen

Last year I was challenged with a concept that captured my attention as we began the new year.  The challenge was posed in the following question: 

What would happen if we asked God to give us one word to use as a spiritual discipline to help us stay focused on the Spirit's work in our lives…

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