A Devotional on Forgiveness
We hear repeatedly about forgiveness and the importance that it has on our faith life. Knowing the definition of forgiveness and knowing how to forgive someone in our lives are two very different things. This i...
Student Ministry, the ICU and the Joys of Drinking
I was at the ICU unit today visiting a family whose daughter is on life support because she was with her intoxicated boyfriend as he drove into a light post. (This is the second time in six months, same ICU, sa...
Reach Out and Read Hands Out 1.5 Million Books in 80 Days
Impacting the lives of children across the nation, Reach Out and Read pediatricians distributed nearly 1.5 million free books during the summer of 2011.Recognized by the New York Times and MSNBC, Reach Out and ...
Tips to Avoid Online Scams
Like the TV commercials say, "Free is better." The only problem with the Internet is that it's not always free, and sometimes the price can be steeper than you'd ever want to pay. That's the warning offered fro...
Jesus and the Officer
Prayer:I have faith in you God, because you are Jehovah-Shammah, the present Lord. I am confident that You are here with me, speaking to me through Your Word. Deepen my faith today as I grow closer to You.Take ...
Photoshopping and the Quest for the Perfect Body
(This message is directed to male and female students. Open with this video, "Girls Self-Esteem," 2:42 min.).A survey of high school students revealed that girls and guys generally felt worse about their own bo...
Tween and Cell Phones: Back-to-School Safety/Savings Tips
Tween and Cell Phones: Back-to-School Safety/Savings Tips Issued by National Consumers League: New guide from National Consumers League outlines key tips on minutes, Web access, and textingWith school back in s...
Secrets Can Destroy You
Chapter 1What is it that no one else knows about you?Maybe there are details about your life that, if disclosed, would result in loss or shame. A decision you wish you had never made. An event you want to forge...
Fully-Alive Living: Teens and Tweens Part 3: ‘Same Team’ Discipline
"Same team."Every Thanksgiving our church hosts a game of pick-up football at Buckeye Woods. We call it the "Turkey Bowl," and it's a fun recreational game to which guys invite their buddies. There are no offic...
The Orphaned Generation
The Orphaned Generation: The Father's Heart for Connecting Youth and Young Adults to Your Church resonated with me on several levels. Scott reminded me of the pictures of God and His church that matte...