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So last month, I had the privilege of co-leading a team of LEGACYouth down to YWAM Pachuca and Real del Monte on our #LoveMexico missions trip (i.e. the third stage of #oneepicsummer ). Like #LoveAkron , the experience was a huge hit, granted in this case, we had a larger team returning for its sophomore campaign. However, after reconvening with the youth during Facedown last week, we couldn’t help but wonder, ‘ what now?’ After all, having taken an aerial view of the past two months, no question we’ve ‘leveled up’. We’re more tightly bonded, we’ve stepped further outside our comfort zone, we’ve ministered life to the broken, we’ve led people to Jesus…I could go on. But as I mentioned last month , I’m not one to tempt any spirit of false accomplishment. ‘Cause truth is : what credit can we possibly claim? I mean….whatever good we do, we do it for Jesus…because of Jesus, right? Thus, what better way to start walking this talk than with a #LoveMexico reflection post featuring ...

So last week, I took a team of LEGACYouth up to Akron, Ohio on our #LoveAkron tour (i.e. the second stage of #oneepicsummer ). No question, the experience was a smashing success, especially considering we were blazing a new trail in our ministry. However, after reconvening with the team last night during our weekly discipleship gathering, it became clear we needed illumination on how to live out and sustain acquired momentum. After all, sometimes it can be far too easy settling into counterfeit contentment in the aftermath of a 'spiritual high', freezing what God wants to do in the satisfaction of what He has already done.  For me, I just can’t bear or dare to go there 1 . So instead, as an act of consecrated processing, I present you a reflection post outlining my top three ‘Love Akron Tour’ takeaways… 1. We knew why we were there before we got there Two days before tour kickoff, I felt the Lord tell me, “ Don’t go up to put on a show, but open the door for me to...

By: Lyssah Ferguson & Cameron Fry When it comes to interactions between those of opposing sexes, it would be nice if there was a “Godly Pursuit and Response for Dummies” guide.  I mean, I’m not the biggest proponent of math, but some sort of tried and true formula would be nice. Not too long ago, I read as Sammy laid his heart bear about the pursuit of his wife.  He made some great points.  Guys are up against a gamete of things when they seek to win the heart of a lady friend.  While reading, it hit me. If it is the guys responsibility to pursue, what is the gals part in the dance we call love?  Are we supposed to be carding wool by a fire somewhere waiting for a suitor to come and sit on the porch in the cool of the evening?  Or do we roll with women’s lib, batting the eyelashes, looking liking we’ve got something to sell and we’re ready to entertain bids?  Or should we just act like nothing’s going on until we get the note asking us to check ...