by JC Groves | Apr 11, 2017 | Church, Random Thoughts, Youth Ministry
by Joshua Reich Most pastors are nice people, they just don’t make good friends. That may seem harsh to say, but as a pastor, I think it is true. Hear me out. Pastoral ministry is an all encompassing job. It is highly relational, emotional, mental and...
by JC Groves | Jul 15, 2015 | Family, Random Thoughts
About two weeks ago Kym and I drove to North Carolina to the memorial service of a friend 30 years old who passed away, as I drove that road that I had driven so many times before I couldn’t help but thank God for all that He has done and brought me through....
by JC Groves | Dec 17, 2014 | Family, Random Thoughts
It’s 8 days before Christmas. 12:24am. and finally everyone is asleep! We have traveled up to Nashville to meet my sister-in-law who is flying in to meet us to make the rest of the 10 hour drive with Kym and the kids to TX were we will spend Christmas this year...
by JC Groves | Jan 15, 2014 | Random Thoughts
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been out of the student ministry world for a year and half now. 10 years in full time Student Ministry. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not one of those pastors who says “I would never go back”...
by JC Groves | Jan 14, 2014 | Devotions, Random Thoughts
Few of you have ever heard of Ron Wayne. A lot of you have used the products that stem from his creation.All of you need to know his story because it’s a warning to all of us. Along with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Ron Wayne cofounded Apple Computer Inc. on...
by JC Groves | Nov 27, 2013 | Family, Random Thoughts
Here is a short list of some things I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving. In no particular order (except for the first few) • Salvation • My amazing wife Kym! • My Family- • Kaden Jay — I am blown away at how much he really...