Kevin East

• Beat Our Story This is an invitation. No, it's a challenge. It is a challenge for all you young guys that follow my blog that are looking at some point in the future to get engaged. I am throwing down the gauntlet. When that day comes when you are to get engaged, I want you to beat my story. Kevin East May 10, 2012 comments
• Can Your Child Go to Camp Alone? Summer camp can be a great experience for kids of all ages. Having been a part of camp ministry for almost 20 years, I know that when the weather turns warm, people start thinking about sending their kids to camp. At the very same time, it is when many parents get cold feet, unsure if their child is ready for an experience like summer camp. Kevin East May 08, 2012 comments
• Finish well. Start now. Leading people is tiring. If you've ever been in a position of influence, I'm sure you'd agree. At times, it is stressful, lonely, and people are exposed to your flaws continuously. It's kind of like the old African proverb says: "It is the monkey that climbs the tree the highest, where everyone sees his rear." So true. Kevin East May 03, 2012 comments
• Should Feelings Direct Our Decisions? We've all been there, standing at a crossroads of a decision, unsure of which way we ought to take. For those of us who desire to honor God with our lives, we can become stalled out as we seek to hear God for clear direction. What should we do in such a situation? Kevin East May 01, 2012 comments
• Why Be Afraid of the Desert? A Lesson from Israel I've never experienced something as dry and lifeless as the desert. Maybe it's because we aren't used to being in such a place that when scripture continually refers to the desert, we only know to picture sand dunes. Here, it was much different. Kevin East Apr 26, 2012 comments
• What does spiritual leadership look like in marriage? Many Christian men want to lead their wives spiritually, but they have no idea what that means. Many Christian women want to be led spiritually by their husbands, but they're not really sure what it looks like to follow. Often times, what can result is a chaotic mess of unmet expectations. Kevin East Apr 24, 2012 comments
• Be more effective: Utilize an assistant better Being ineffective is one of the worst places to find yourself. It seems that every few months, I notice the way I am operating needs some tweaking. When that happens, I must step back and evaluate how I am spending my time. This is the first of a few posts about what has helped increase my effectiveness over the years. Kevin East Apr 19, 2012 comments
• Are You A Man? Prove It What do you say to someone who is in their first month of basic training in the military? Kevin East Apr 17, 2012 comments
• Prepare to Sababath: A Lesson from Israel Sundays used to be special. At some point in my past, I remember when the pace of this day of the week was different. Maybe it was because most stores were closed, or because my responsibilities in life were much different. Whatever the case, over the past few months, my wife and I have talked about the need for change. Kevin East Apr 12, 2012 comments
• How Close to God Can You Get? A Lesson From Israel We all have an inner ache to be close to the Almighty. For each of us, we have realized different ways or places that make us feel the closest to him. A friend once told me he felt closest to God while sitting in a deer stand in the early morning hours of a winter day. Others might have a special place in their heart for sunsets and gentle breezes. The question remains: How close to God can you get? Kevin East Apr 10, 2012 comments
• When Life is Changed Forever Most days are mainly like the day before. But every once in a while, a day sticks out among others. It is one that you couldn't have really prepared for, and one you wish you could give back. Those days are life-changers. Kevin East Apr 05, 2012 comments
• Why Is Summer Camp So Good For Kids? Summer camp is almost as American as apple pie and baseball. Movies have tried to document the uniqueness of this experience. Unfortunately, I've yet to see one that came close to pinpointing why a healthy week at summer camp is so good for a child. Kevin East Apr 03, 2012 comments