by Steve Thomason | Oct 14, 2010 | Spiritual Formation, Youth Ministry
This Sunday at our High School Youth Group we will start a series on Facing our Fears. The first fear we’ll talk about is the fear of rejection. That’s a nasty one that can paralyze us and steal the joy of real friendship and great opportunities. I...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 3, 2010 | Spiritual Formation, Youth Ministry
This week marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life. As of Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, I am a full-time pastor once again, serving at Grace Lutheran Church in Andover, MN. My official title is Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Youth Ministries. The irony is...
by Steve Thomason | May 31, 2010 | Spiritual Formation
I just finished reading Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell. I really resonated with this book. Here is a passage from the final pages that really sums it up. A converted church will cause the mountains to tremble. A group of people taking the bread and the...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 21, 2010 | Spiritual Formation
Look up the following passages. Whenever you see a spiritual gift or a special position or function in the church mentioned, write it down. At the end you should have created a list. Romans 12:3-8 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Ephesians 4:7-14 The list As you read the...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 16, 2010 | News, Spiritual Formation
I can’t wait to see this movie.
by Steve Thomason | Mar 7, 2010 | Spiritual Formation
How to Pray – Matthew 6:5-15 Two Skewed Attitudes Toward Prayer (Matthew 6:5-8) Will People Look at me? (Matthew 6:5-6) One of the greatest pits of temptation in the public religious gathering is the prayer time. Here are some things ways that you can misuse...