Freshman fifteen is an Americanized concept proposing that when students conclude their freshman year at college, they are approximately fifteen pounds heavier than when that school year began. Every college student will gain weight in college, but that doesn’t have to be a negative thing. People in the ancient world spoke of giving weight to something as giving it glory …
After receiving the third proof copy, everything is a go for Freshman 15. Woo hoo! I didn’t think I would ever see this day come. So, here’s how you can get your copy: the official release date will be Tuesday, May 26th online. I will post the link on how you can get your copy right here on my blog …
This week’s book of the week goes to Voddie Baucham’s Family Driven Faith. Preparing for our Legacy series, this book has been a huge asset. I tried to get five best quotes from the book, but I only got to page 51. Here goes: “In other words, if I am not a good husband, I am not qualified to lead …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 15: The Will: When I worked on an assembly line one summer during college, I learned the significance concerning quotas. Each Monday morning, I would put my gloves and goggles on, and I would receive a quota of bottom sashes for skylights that needed to be completed by Friday. If I could not produce the …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 14: The World: I normally have answers for people when asked a question. At that moment, I was speechless. How do you begin to describe the one who has flipped your life upside down? How do you express the type of love displayed at the cross to someone who has never even heard the story? …
I had a blast going to Nashville and back this week. I have been asked to write for LifeWay’s Life Truths Adult Sunday School curriculum (what an honor – thanks guys). So Monday morning, I headed up to Nashville to the giant megaplex of One LifeWay Plaza, worked until 9:30, worked all day and night Tuesday, and headed out on …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 13: The Family: One of my favorite movies when I was a child was the Christmas classic, Home Alone. If you remember the plot line, Culkin’s character, “Kevin,” had a pretty awful family. He had a brother Buzz who wanted to feed him to his tarantula. He had to bunk with his cousin Fuller who …
This week’s bad church sign of the week states: “NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS SMOKING OR ON-SMOKING” I can’t stand signs that laugh at the fact that people are going to hell. Read Ezek. 33:11 for clarity to see that God does not either: 11 Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the …
Through this sermon series at church, there are more questions asked then we are able to answer. There are so many possible situations with homes, there is no way to possibly address them all? But what about prodigal kids who had parents who did everything right? This is a common question that I thought I could address today. In relation …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 12: The Time: I remember the first week of college. I remember the joy I felt after my ten o’clock class that I was able to go back to my room and do whatever I wanted. I loved the days when I would go to a nine o’clock class and then come back and get …
Today at North Side, we talked about “Generational Hand-Me Downs.” What is it that you are passing down through your legacy? In Ps. 78:1-8, the psalmist informs parents to pass down instruction concerning the Lord to the coming generations. While the psalmist reminds the people of their constant faithlessness in light of God’s faithfulness, he pleads that the parents should …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 11: The Classroom: History displays a stark contrast to present reality. Years ago, the greatest paintings, musical scores, and architectural pieces were almost always produced by followers of Jesus. The most talented painters painted biblical scenes because no greater image could ever fill a canvas. If a composer developed a beautiful symphony, he must put …
Date Night was great. We talked about having a “Controlled Calendar.” Amanda and I had a great time over dinner talking about how to schedule our priorities. Even if you couldn’t come, if your schedule is out of control, what have you done to ensure that you have time to nurture your marriage?
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 10: The Budget: Besides food and lodging, there are plenty of other spending temptations. Maybe you have the honest desire to dress like the most popular students on campus. You don’t want to drive your mom’s minivan when other students are driving sports cars. With the click of a “Buy” button, you can easily get …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 9: The Influencers: I have formulated a couple of tests to determine if I have gotten callused. You know you have become callused when a friend asks you how a movie was, and you have to reply, “It wasn’t that bad. It only had a few cuss words in it.” Busted. If you have to …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 8: The Outreach: That episode in college made me realize something: casual Christianity causes casualties. When we are casual about our Christianity, when we are apathetic about others’ spiritual stages, that indifference causes casualties. If you are going to believe the Bible and hold that there is no way to a relationship with God outside …
In an increasingly busy society, many forces compete against the unity of the home. Parents should utilize the local church to assist in raising godly children. Neglecting the local church concerning a child’s development is not only detrimental to the child’s spiritual vitality but also exposing the parents’ limited resources. While the local church does serve to bring the family …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 7: The Church Hop: Do not fall into the temptation of becoming a spiritual couch potato. If you have ever uttered the words concerning church, “I just didn’t get that much out of it,” you have totally missed the point. As a part of the church, you are meant to give yourself away. It’s interesting …
Jamie submitted a church sign he found in hope that it would make this week’s selection. He should have known this one what have gotten on here. This week’s bad church sign states: “WHO EVER STOLE OUR MOWER GOD WILL GET YOU” I hate to hear that this church’s mower got hijacked, but this probably isn’t the best tactic to …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 6: The Party Scene: One of the most debated issues in Christianity concerning freedom is that of social drinking. Denominations differ. Backgrounds divide. Experiences direct. When most pastors communicate to students concerning the sins to abstain from in America, the list normally starts with premarital sex, drinking, and smoking. These are areas which the Bible …
It all starts this Wednesday. MAKING FAITH STICK: Ensuring That Your Children Have an Enduring Faith I will lead a four week study entitled Making Faith Stick designed to equip parents of younger children decipher when their children are ready to become Christian. We will be focusing primarily on the dynamics of elementary aged children but not solely, and anyone …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 5: The Purity: The goal is not to see how close you can get to sin. The goal is to be holy because God is holy (1 Pet. 1:16). We don’t want to get near sin; we should yearn to flee from it. The problem is that many people have never decided concerning the area …
Inviting all college students and 20-somethings in Greenwood this summer to a Summer C-Group meeting in the Agnews’ garage. We start this Monday and will meet on Mondays for the summer. Bring a friend and a lawn chair at 7pm. We shall have a blast.
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 4: The Date: The number one danger for college students dating lies in the practice of settling. It normally falls out like so: A young lady attended a True Love Waits rally when she was sixteen, and during that weekend, she wrote down the characteristics of the man that she believed God desired her to …
We had a great Mother’s Day at North Side. As we celebrated mamas, had a family dedication, continued in the Legacy series, and even had our first Home Invasion, it was a great day. Hopefully, I can share the Home Invasion video with you later this week. Thank you, McCalls for letting us invade your home. Message Synopsis: After Joshua …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 3: The Entourage: This natural progression happens on every college campus in the country. A freshman arrives at college with great anticipations of living for Jesus. This freshman had a high school graduation service at her church where she received a Bible, a devotional book for graduates, and was featured in a graduate recap video. …
Here’s a snippet from Chapter 2: The Worldview: If you attend a secular university, you will be labeled as a backwards hick if you claim to believe the message of the Bible. Compared to the state of the church around the world, the university campus should not be classified as full-scale persecution, but most campuses in this country are nothing …
1:13 PM TravisAgnew – Liz Murray is up now. Her story is “Homeless to Harvard.” 1:31 PM TravisAgnew – You have air to breathe, what really else do you need to start today? 1:31 PM TravisAgnew – “You can pick one thing in life: resentment or gratitude.” -Liz Murray 1:33 PM TravisAgnew – “That work became my commitment rather than …
I received the first copy today! Woo hoo! I’m going to take a nap after ordering some. We might have them here next Sunday! Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement during this process! UPDATED (05.08.09 3:16PM) Find some errors on the publishers end in the interior of the book. Doh! Going to see if they can correct it …
9:04 AM TravisAgnew – Will be live blogging for most of today at John Maxwell’s Maximum Impact Simulcast here at North Side. 9:09 AM TravisAgnew – Linda Kaplan Thaler is now up: The Kaplan Thaler Group is an advertising agency based in New York, NY. It was founded by Linda Kaplan Thaler, who serves as CEO and Robin Koval, who …
The North Side band is playing at Greenwood’s Relay for Life on Friday night. As long as we don’t get struck by lightning, we will be playing from 6-7 at the YMCA and then playing “Amazing Grace” around 9:00. This is a great event and if you need a good family outing, we would love to see you there. Relay …
This week’s bad church sign states: “WE PRACTICE HUMAN SACRIFICE” As always at travisagnew.org, we try to evaluate a church’s sign through the lenses of a casual passerby that does not have too much understanding of church theology. I mean, aren’t church signs for people outside the church? If that is the case, then I do not think that many …
Today, I submitted Freshman 15 to the publishers. I will hopefully get a copy of the book in approximately a week. After that, unless there is some major issue with it, it will be available for printing! It was such a huge relief to click “submit” today. This project has been a part of me for a few years now. …
Today, we started the Legacy series at North Side. I started it out with a message entitled “Your Kids’ Best Chance.” You can listen to it here. May is going to be an incredible month as we focus on the family. I am so excited for what is in store. Are you ready to see your home change? Remember, my …
A few months ago, Jeff called me to tell me that a Gospel Celebration was live on BET. I had forgotten that it was on, so I quickly turned it to the channel. At the end of the show, Hezekiah Walker performed one of his newer songs, “God Favored Me.” North Siders will know Hezekiah for his song, “I Need …
Every parent leaves a legacy. Will your child benefit from yours? The Compass is in, the set list is prepared, and the message is almost done. This Sunday, we are going to start a new series at North Side that has been prayed about and thought about for over a year now. Sunday, we begin Legacy. This study through the …
Today’s bad church sign of the week states: “ABC STORES ARE RECRIUTING HALLS FOR HELL” Did someone who visited an ABC store write this because they misspelled “recruiting?” Besides the spelling, I take great issue with a sign like this. I personally do agree that stores that sell liquor create many deep physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual problems for many people. I …
Almost done with the formatting, proofing, and editing of Freshman 15. Going to be pulling a few late nighters to get it done though by my hopeful date of middle of May. I have been so blessed to received endorsements from these wonderful servants of God: Dwight Robertson – President of KBM Paul Patrick – Erskine Chaplain Steven Furtick – …
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