IT’S HERE!!!! <<<The LIVE DVD is now available as an AUDIO CD>>> iTunes and other exclusive digital distributors are proud to make availabe this one-of-a-kind recording. 11 songs from the momentous home-town concert, featuring Justin’s long time touring band, his oldest daughter Farrah Fox on the final “Hallelujah”, and YOU; the loudest, craziest audience ever! Paul Dexter (Seabright) recorded, engineered, and mixed this collection with vibrant sound quality. It’s by far the best LIVE recording of Justin Fox…anywhere. We know that finances are tight all around, but PLEASE CONSIDER making this a part of your holiday purchases. It all goes to a great cause, and it’s sure to inspire and lift your spirits this season. The full album price at iTunes is only $9.99, with individual songs for only $.99! Here’s the direct link to the iTunes store: ITUNES **************** If you’d like an actual CD, just send $10 (or whatever feels right) to this address: Justin Fox Ministries 3007 Donnybrook Ln. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (or make a payment through Pay-Pal at the right of this site) I’ll make you a special, custom signed, hand-made CD! THANKS FOR YOUR...
read moreOne of the ways our culture remembers and celebrates a person or occasion is with a “toast”. You may have seen this at a wedding or a formal meal of some kind; someone will stand up, raise their glass of whatever they’re drinking, say something like “To the bride!” and that’s the signal for everyone to clink their glasses with each other and take a sip of their drinks. I was thinking of this custom the other day while getting ready to celebrate a Sabbath family dinner with candles, special blessings, and grape juice. As each of us began to share things that God was teaching us through the week, or things He’s helped us with, it seemed completely natural to want to make a toast after each story – to Jesus! So as my youngest daughter finished talking, I raised my glass of grape juice and declared, “Let’s have a toast: To Jesus!” “Yay, Jesus!” everyone echoed. Then we clinked our glasses together and took a drink. It was so fun, we decided to do it after each person shared. There were lots of toasts to Jesus that night. He deserves it more than anyone! P.S. One polite element of toasting is to make sure you look the person in the eye that you are clinking your glass with. So, not only do you get to remember and celebrate Jesus through this activity, you also get a chance to connect with each other,...
read more“I don’t trust anybody.” A friend was confiding to us how difficult it is to trust. In the journey of faith, trusting is definitely a key component, but sometimes it’s so hard to do! There’s tons of verses in the Bible that talk about trusting even being sort of a gateway to God and His guidance, but how to get there? One time a few years ago, I really sensed God give me a thought about trust that came out like this; TRUST=JOY. It’s true, I really think joy is also a byproduct of trust – very hard to have one and not the other – so if you want to be joyful in life, well, you’ve got to trust, and I’ve discovered that the more you trust, the more joy you’ll have. So, this Halloween I’ve been thinking a lot about the spiritual; God, Satan, demons, etc…, and call me crazy, simplistic, childish, or whatever, but I really believe the Bible literally, and I believe in God, Satan, demons, angels, parting seas, people-swallowing fish, talking shrubbery…the whole thing! If demons are real, and the devil is trying to keep us from God and His goodness, then I imagine they do NOT want us to learn to trust – in anything! Their goal is to keep us from trusting, from joy, from God, and they never give up, but the good news is that God is more powerful than Satan, and God invites us to use His power against Satan’s attacks. There’s many places in the Bible where we’re instructed to talk right to the demons (crazy, I know) and tell them something like this; “By the power of Jesus Christ, I tell you Satan; let go of me and get out of my life!” Why don’t you give this a try next time you’re feeling unable to trust (no better time than Halloween)? What have you got to lose? Go on, just try it. I probably pray a prayer like this over one topic or another about once a week, and I almost ALWAYS feel the crazy sensation of something really shifting in the spiritual realm. Totally weird, but I’ve felt it to be true! Besides, no one will make fun of you if it doesn’t work, and if it does…you just might be on a new path to freedom. A great prayer to follow this up could be; “God, please help me to trust.” He really wants to help you take those big leaps of faith where real life begins. HAPPY...
read moreOh, yah – it’s UKE time!!! My friend and producer, Pete Dawson talked me into playing the ukulele live right after the Seabright release, and it’s been a big hit ever since. For years now, I’ve drug that thing everywhere, from Hawaii to Sri Lanka, D.C. to Decatur, and broken it 3 times! My amazing endorsement comes from a long time friend; Michael Upton at Kala Ukes shown here by his sweet ride… He hooked me up with 2 beautiful new ukes to replace the old, glued one, and I am feelin’ the aloha! I got to tour the offices a bit and take some pictures. Here’s a few rare ones in production and a shipment getting ready… Also, just witnessed maybe the first-ever BASS ukuleles. The strings are rubber. It is acoustic/electric, plugs in and sounds like an awesome bass guitar!!! Crazy! All in all, a huge thanks to Michael and Kala for such great instruments and generous support of my music. They are great people. When I met Mike he was making these in his bedroom, and now it’s an international, mega business…with the same heart and soul. Rock on,...
read moreWE HAD AN INCREDIBLE TIME IN ECUADOR! Thank you all so much for your prayers and support! My parents graciously watched our four children as Heidi and I embarked on the adventure of the summer. We hit the ground running – arriving into Guayaquil around midnight and wandering the airport with no cell numbers, contacts, names, or pick-up information (totally my fault – and NOT a good husbandly move!). Luckily, before intense marriage therapy was required, our awesome host, Kirk Smith, finally pulled up. The week was a blur of concert ministry, chapel services, radio interviews, and visiting families in need. Heidi’s camera captured some of it in the picture strip above; the big concert Friday night (2,500 people and my sweet backing band :), a big city in massive poverty, bright young faces with fragile futures, the family we’re partnering with – providing a school scholarship for the 7 year old in front, make-shift radio, hundreds of autographs and new friendships, and a lasting passion to do MORE. So, we’ve accepted an invitation from LACC to help raise more scholarships. There are over 3,500 students that attend the awesome Christian school we partnered with. We were able to experience it first-hand and see what amazing work is going on; kids literally being rescued from poverty, a top-notch education in an environment of joy, and the presentation of real hope through the message of Jesus. I have a stack of about a hundred kids awaiting the chance for a scholarship to attend the school, and just $32 a month is all it takes. All transactions go through LACC, and they’ll guide you in corresponding with your student and any other questions you may have. Would you consider making this a part of your ministry giving? Shoot me an email, and I can help you right NOW to connect with a child in need and make a lasting difference. Thanks for considering joining...
read moreSay THAT five times fast!!! Farrah Fox has been invited to lead worship on the FAMILY STAGE at 3:25 this Saturday, July 25th at Fishfest. She’ll be making her national stage debut, joining MercyMe, Jars of Clay, Phil Wickham, Jana Alayra, and others. She’ll be backed by a rockin’ band of youth kids. You don’t want to miss this!!! We’d love to see you there! Visit this WEBSITE for tickets and...
read moreGREETINGS :: FRIENDS, FAMILY, SUPPORTERS It’s been three years since you’ve heard from us in an official fundraising capacity, as God has been leading us through an intense journey of learning to trust HIM as our Provider. It’s been challenging and rewarding in so many ways, and we now feel released to make you aware of and invite you into the journey like never before. Giving is an act of worship. He doesn’t need our money, but surrendering it is a chance for us to practice radical generosity and to show God with our actions how much He means to us. It’s not lip service. It’s a practice of putting our trust in Him over everything else – even money. We have an incredible opportunity right now to walk this out together. Would you take a step with us? We’re headed to Guayaquil, Ecuador on July 6 for outreach concerts, chapel services, and the opportunity to help raise scholarships for impoverished children to attend Christian school through Latin America ChildCare. An estimated 20 million children under the age of 15 don’t go to school there because they have to work to help keep their families alive. God’s used this ministry to transform thousands of futures – to rewrite a child’s life story and turn hopelessness into dreams. We are praying to raise $3,000 to cover the expense of this trip and the ministry events. Would you help send us? 52 weeks a year (for 16 years now!) you can find me ministering somewhere, sharing the amazing truth of God’s love in a creative, compelling way. Recently, I’ve experienced extreme favor and connection again with teenagers, leading students in a “God Party” of sorts – an interactive worship experience within the context of celebration that is resonating deeply and touching hearts. There’s an article about it on my website. It’s a fresh move of the Spirit, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part! Would you consider partnering with us in this endeavor on a consistent basis, maybe adding us to your monthly missionary support – or per event? If we could raise $2,000 a month, it would literally propel me around the world, sustaining multiple events and the accompanying expenses. These concerts end with several students on the stage, in the band – their faces beaming with joy and pride while they play along as part of the team (often for the first time ever), leading their peers in worship and celebration. It changes them. It changes me. Supporting this ministry makes an eternal difference in the world. What part will you play? PLEASE CONSIDER HITTING US UP AT THE PAYPAL BUTTON ON THIS SITE, PURCHASING A FEW CDs, OR WRITING ME AN EMAIL TO RECEIVE INFO ABOUT USING YOUR CREDIT CARD OR SENDING A CHECK. THANKS...
read moreHave You Thrown a Party Lately? By Justin Fox The truth is; Christians don’t really know how to party. Our culture, our generation, and generations to come need to relearn the fine art of celebration – and nothing is worth celebrating more than God’s goodness, faithfulness, and love for us. Sure, we sing about celebration, we talk about it in sermons, but rarely do any of us actually experience it in our church gatherings. For example, many of the songs we sing reference “dancing”, but how many of us really dance. Be honest. So, I propose instead of thinking of your next special gathering as “putting on an event”, or “planning out a service”, why don’t you instead THROW A PARTY? Set it up just like a party. Hang streamers, and balloons. Pass out party-poppers and candy. Pour the punch, dim the lights, rent a popcorn machine, hang a disco-ball. You get the picture. Personally, I have felt God calling and nudging me in this direction, and I’m excited to see where it leads. When I look at the Old Testament and read God’s first instructions to His people about festivals and feast days, it seems as if we’ve missed something. God loves a celebration and I think many of us could benefit from a fresh approach like this. What would a Christ-centered party look like? What would you actually do? Well, as I have experimented with this lately I’ve discovered a few things that work really well. We like to keep the idea of celebration connected to the Biblical context of worship, but still maintain room for individual creativity. So, take these as suggestions, but be sure to put your creative fingerprints on this and help shape it and mold it for your community. Ideas For Your Next Celebration: The plan is to have a band or an individual on stage to play and provide the music during the party. Everything you do needs to be thought out in advance and designed to make sure everyone participates and has a great time. WORSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY – 10 min. Starts with an extended time of unstructured “hanging out”. Music playing, punch flowing, treats out, and no chairs. Let students talk with one other. I recommend serving food first. (Have you ever gone to a party where they save the food for last?) WORSHIP THROUGH THANKSGIVING – 15 min. Gather students together and officially welcome them to the party. Get things jumping with 2 or 3 fun, upbeat songs of thanksgiving (original if possible). Then have them seated (on the floor, or have them grab a chair and race back). Encourage them to share with each other in small groups of three or four about the things that they are thankful for. Transition out of that with a few more fun songs. Keep audience participation high and your sense of humor sharp. WORSHIP THROUGH PETITION – 10 min. You can’t authentically celebrate without addressing and dealing with the struggles, hardships, and challenges of life. When things are tough and we don’t know where to turn, we turn to God. This is an act of worship. Have students pray for one another. Maybe in silence, maybe all together out loud, maybe one-on-one, but give them an opportunity to minister to one...
read moreLast year’s ASCENT was awesome. 12 of us camped in the Yosemite valley and climbed Half Dome! Here’s a re-cap: “Just a quick word to say thanks again for setting up the trip! I know you and Heidi did a lot of work setting it up and making it run smooth! It turned out fantastic!” – Ken “Wow, is all I can say. God’s handiwork, his power, and his blessing us with the reminders in creation is humbling to say the least.” – Gregg See the full story HERE My wife and I decided to host these retreats, targeted for everyone and anyone that would be interested; singles, couples, pastors, musicians, artists, families…just a fun way to get away and experience something new, together. :: THE TRAVERSE 2009 :: THIS YEAR WE’RE TAKING IT TO THE GROUND for a 2-day hiking retreat in the picturesque Marin Headlands above San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. We’ve made it a little more accessible this time with easy to moderate hiking trails along coastal wilderness and actual beds and amenities at the Marin Headlands Hostel THE DATES ARE SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2009 THERE ONLY 14 SPOTS AVAILABLE, and they are first come/first served starting now! The cost includes accommodates for 2 nights (plus meals for Friday and Saturday) and is only $150. To reserve your spot simply hit our Pay Pal button on the site, send in a check to our address below, or call me with your credit card number at 949-294-7039. Justin Fox Ministries / 3007 Donnybrook Ln. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 :: SCHEDULE :: Thursday the 24th – 7pm check-in / 8pm Beginning Gathering :: Worship, Experience, Community Friday the 25th – 8am Breakfast and pack lunch / 9am leave for day hike / 6pm Dinner / 7pm Middle Gathering Saturday the 26th – 9am Breakfast / Communion / Community …10:30am everyone heads...
read moreKJ is a youth pastor, author, and deep thinker out here in Colorado. We’ve been having a blast hanging out and ministering together. We also got to fly-fish along the dramatic Poudre River. We had no idea what we were doing, but it was fun! I can’t wait to share some thoughts about church, worship, and ministry that have been blossoming on this trip – big stuff. Maybe I’ll write more after the sunburn...
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