Culture Watch: Thirteen…10 Years Later

I can't tell you how many movies I've watched through the years in my quest to listen to and better understand the emerging generations. There are a few timeless films that have impacted me so much that I've ma...

Youth Culture Update: Good Book, Good App

One of the biggest success stories in the world of mobile apps may surprise you: the YouVersion Bible app, which recently announced its 100 millionth download.The app is downloaded every 1.3 seconds; at any giv...

Youth Culture Update: Higher (Priced) Ed

The economy may have pulled itself out of the doldrums it experienced for the past several years, but rising college costs haven't ebbed at all, which means many parents are relying more on grants and scholarsh...

Youth Culture Update: The Perils of Pot

In the past several years, 24 states have legalized marijuana in some manner. Most often, states have decriminalized possession or allowed for the purchase of medicinal marijuana, but two states—Washingto...

Youth Culture Lesson: Father Issues

Running Away from Dad and God in Grace UnpluggedGet downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat Happened:Growing up can be tough on both and their kids. Teens, eager to explor...

Acts of Charity

"Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity" (Acts 9:36).Charity is a word we don't use much anymore. In recent years, the word has taken on cert...

Taking a Cue from the Joseph Journey

The BackdropProbably one of the biggest beefs people have against God can be summed up in this question: Why do bad things happen?It's a fair question and a logical conclusion given the nature of God that we kn...