Comments for Aaron Buer

Comment on Family Devotions That Don’t Suck by Bre

Bre — Fri, 20 May 2016 15:45:06 +0000

While googling “family devotions that don’t suck” I came upon your blog post from 2 years ago. Curious if you have found any other books you’d recommend? We have 5 kiddos ranging in ages 8 months – almost 12. We have allowed the sucky devotions frustration be our excuse just over a year now for not making devotions happen. I will be getting the second book you recommended for sure (we have the 1st). But with your youth leadership perspective and the ever evolving world of devotions I thought you may have another suggestion. Thank you

Comment on Blessing Kids by A Letter of Blessing | Aaron Buer

A Letter of Blessing | Aaron Buer — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:18:52 +0000

[…] As part of the process, we wrote a letter of blessing to each of our kids. Here’s the letter we wrote to our youngest and below is the letter I wrote for our youngest […]

Comment on 3 Things Girls Must Know About Sexuality by Maria Westfall

Maria Westfall — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:57:45 +0000

You say: “If you want to see your dreams come true—in terms of relationships and marriage, and I know all of you have an image in your mind of what your wedding will be like, down to the dress and the colors”, but my dreams don’t include marriage or weddings. I dream of making the world a better place; I dream of my career, I dream of living a life of purpose. My value is not determined by a man–or my relationship with a man. To say that I dream of weddings reduces me to a silly stereotype. When you speak to boys, do you say the same thing to them–about their dreams of what their going to wear on their wedding day?

Comment on Something New and Awesome by Kenny Campbell

Kenny Campbell — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 04:12:16 +0000

Hey Aaron!

Thanks so much for the support, I really appreciate it. And thanks all you do for the youth ministry community!

Comment on Will Our Kids Succeed? by Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:16:01 +0000

A friend, who happens to be a family physiologist and leader on her local school board, recommended that book to me this past summer. With the best intentions, I ordered it right away, but completely forgot about it! Guess what I’m doing this weekend.

Comment on How To Thrive in Ministry for the Long Haul by Aaron Buer

Aaron Buer — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:15:20 +0000

Hey Nate,

Thanks for your thoughts. I think your friend gave you great advice! I hope ministry is going well for you.

Comment on How To Thrive in Ministry for the Long Haul by Nate

Nate — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:13:34 +0000

I appreciate these words. In the church I currently serve this season is definitely one of exhaustion. Whether that is dealing with leadership issues, pressure to increase numbers, or apathy all around; this cycle of ministry is draining.

What I have found most helpful, as you wrote above, is finding real friendships. These friendships combine the other two elements (sabbath and relationships with God) in that the time spent with them is rest and a time to share your relationship with God without worrying about doctrine or correct speech. I once had a friend tell me prior to entering my first ministry, “Find a best friend and spend as much time as you can with that person–it’s what will get you through.” Finding that best friend is still difficult, though I have made many close friends, but as you wrote, some still feel like acquaintances.

Thanks for these words.

Comment on Warning: Youth Ministry Will Wreck Your Personality by How To Thrive in Ministry for the Long Haul | Aaron Buer

How To Thrive in Ministry for the Long Haul | Aaron Buer — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:05:56 +0000

[…] blogged before about how ministry has a way of turning even the most die-hard extrovert into an introvert. Ministry is about people, and it should always remain that way, but the truth is that when your […]

Comment on Family Devotions That Don’t Suck by Aaron Buer

Aaron Buer — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:02:53 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts Josh!

Comment on Family Devotions That Don’t Suck by Josh Walker

Josh Walker — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:52:39 +0000

Aaron,
Man. Really great post! I can really relate. We have two children now and leading them to know Jesus is constantly on our brains and heart. We really like the Story book bible. Such a great resource! I haven’t seen that devotional book but definitely going to check it out now. Thanks Aaron.