How many times a month (or day) do you wonder if you're on the right track with your ministry? Many of us often ask ourselves if we are providing enough depth, enough fun and enough challenge for our students. ...

The Word: "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also...

The Backdrop: Christmas is near; manger scenes are all around; and there's a good chance that some time in the next few days you'll hear the words, "In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree," the...

The BackdropIt's usually near Christmas when we're likely to see top news magazines such as Time or Newsweek with cover stories about Jesus or the Christian faith. Eyeing one of these issues on a newsstand can ...

The Backdrop:Each gospel writer began his account of Jesus' life in his own way. Perhaps when John sat down to put his memoirs to papyrus and ink, he decided to go for something unique. Maybe he thought the peo...

What can Philemon teach us about youth ministry? More accurately, what can the relationship between Paul and Onesimus described in the Book of Philemon teach us about youth ministry?The TextI invite you to dedi...

Friend RequestGet downloadable PDF.The Word:"‘I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain...

The Word"But Moses said to God, 'Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?' And God said, 'I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you:...

The Word"I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge—because our testimon...

The BackdropWhen you think about it, God has a lot of fun things He could be doing: hopping galaxies, pulling off miracles, etc.; but the thing He most wants to do is be in touch with you.Whether it's distracti...