I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately, and there’s been lots of really quality stuff floating around in the blogosphere.  Here’s a bit of a peek at what I’ve been consuming lately:

• Josh over at morethandodgeball.com posted some really great thoughts on Youth Ministry Fumbles.  After making a fairly big blunder on Friday it was an encouraging read to come home to.
• A 14-year old girl made national headlines after sending 14,528 text messages in one month.  I immediately went online and checked my texting balance.  I pale in comparison at a measly 561 this month.  It did make me wonder how many some of my youth use, although I’m pretty sure they’re not anywhere near what this girl has “accomplished”. (ty stuart)
• Craig Groeschel shared some great thoughts on Sharing Your Passion in ministry.
• Tim Schmoyer had a great post on the benefits of Combining Jr. High and Sr. High in Youth Ministry.  It kind of makes me thankful for my small church in which this is basically the only option.  He makes some really great points.

So, there’s some of what I’ve been reading.  I’ve got some thoughts brewing for blog posts this week, but until then, enjoy this.  Here’s to another week!

Here’s a taste of what I’ve been consuming this week:

• ASBO Jesus made me stop and think (as always).
• An excellent Bible Study on “Making Room for God” this Christmas from Rethinking Youth Ministry.
• Which goes right along with recent investigations into The Advent Conspiracy
• Tim Schmoyer shares some interesting thoughts in this week’s video blog: How Humor Can Cut Off Communication
• Corey Mann shares his secrets to creativity
• Jordan Muck puts the spotlight on one of my favorite musicians, Jonny Lang
• Erik and Jake are debating some interesting points on sola scriptura

Even with all the election talk this week, there have been a number of really fantastic non-election related posts in floating around the blogosphere this week.  Here are some that caught my eye:

• Tim and Dana Schmoyer share their story (Tim, Dana) of becoming debt free.  Their story gives me hope that I will be able to emerge from under thousands of dollars in student loans in the years to come.
• Erik Ullstead shares the woes of being a bad delegator.
• Jake Bouma has some interesting thoughts on the ELCA Bishop’s denominational statement on the election.
• Mark Artrip shares his reasons for needing an office.
• How to Plan an Event All the Way Through by Josh Griffin