How YM is like moving to Texas
Sometimes the pleasure of having a blog is just dumping whatever is inside your head or the refuse of what’s currently “on fire” on your to-do list. A trip into the recesses of my mind is scary for those that know me especially before coffee and a daily ADD pill.
In the bathroom this morning, it occurred to me that working students and their parents is a lot like moving from FL to TX…which I’m doing August 16th. How you say? Let me tell you:
1) Some things just don’t fit in a box: I have two large pictures that don’t fit into anything. They’re going to have to ride in the car with me, right behind the front seat. Same with students. The ones that don’t fit have to stay even closer to you.
2) Get rid of the junk before the trip: Before anything gets packed, its either been dusted, washed, fixed, or thrown away. Its a fresh start and I’m not dragging my junk with me. Good thought for any youth ministry trip or event: don’t take any emotional or relational junk. Clean it up before heading out.
3) Don’t wait till the last minute and expect things to go well: I hired my mover back in April, started packing boxes a few at the same time and made reservations. Now I’ have more head room for the last minute craziness that will pop up. Works the same for youth events. Let [...]

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