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A reminder from my farmer’s tan

July 30, 2011 by Matthew McCraw

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I'm working on a nice farmer's tan right now (more accurately described as a farmer's burn). Yesterday, I spent about four hours of my day off working in the current hot and humid climate of the Ohio Valley. I came away with filthy clothes and three very pronounced white to…

What I Learned in Cleveland

June 25, 2011 by Matthew McCraw

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I was recently in Cleveland for a mission trip with our high school students. We partnered with the Gateway Network (a church planting network of three churches in the Cleveland area). Here are some things that I learned (or was reminded of): 1. Cleveland is not near as bad of…

Proud to be Baptist. Not proud of our reputation.

May 18, 2011 by Matthew McCraw

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I recently tweeted that I was proud to a Baptist, but I was not proud of the reputation that we have developed over the years. Perhaps some clarification is needed on what I was thinking. I recently had some interaction with some Christian brothers of mine, several of whom are…

Don’t dress your little girls like tramps

April 20, 2011 by Matthew McCraw

Matthew McCraw

Here is a great article from CNN.com about the way some parents allow their little girls to dress. credit: www.challies.com

Achieving More than You Think You Can

March 22, 2011 by Matthew McCraw

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Today, as I was sweating out my Monday workout routine, the Lord taught me something that was more refreshing to me than a glass of ice cold Gatorade at that time. As I was at the point where I thought I had to slow down the treadmill because I could…

Why would a teenage boy get up before 6 AM?

March 9, 2011 by Matthew McCraw

Matthew McCraw

What would cause a boy in his teens to wake up before 6 AM? The better question is, what would cause a boy in his teens to get up before 6 AM in order to exhaust himself and work harder than he has ever worked? The answer: to be a…

The youth minister you think your students wish you were

February 23, 2011 by Matthew McCraw

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMghGP-STBw&feature=player_embedded]Great video encouraging us to be the youth minister that God has called us to be.

Some Wisdom from Dan DeWitt

January 18, 2011 by Matthew McCraw

Matthew McCraw

Recently I had the opportunity to listen to Dr. Dan DeWitt share some wisdom in a small group setting. I was blessed to hear him. Here are some tidbits from what he shared: We can view providence better in a rearview mirror Competency is not the key, character is the…

What does it mean for someone to be unreached?

January 8, 2011 by Matthew McCraw

Matthew McCraw

Check out this video from History Makers that helps us understand when someone is truly unreached. http://vimeo.com/17677804

Reading List for 2010

December 30, 2010 by Matthew McCraw

Matthew McCraw

Here are the books that I read in 2010.

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