The disciples asked the question for us: Why did this happen? In John 9 Jesus and his disciples passed by a man blind since birth. His disciples asked Jesus, ““Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” It was actually a legitimate question in that Jewish tradition taught at the time that … [Read more...]
Orlando Perspective
By now you know of the recent events at a nightclub in Orlando, the senseless, cowardly killing of 49 innocent victims. It’s the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, and the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil since 9/11. In seeking to process this tragedy with teens, or with your own children, you might find yourself … [Read more...]
20 Years | 20 Ways
It was 20 years ago this year! In May of 1996 a handful of friends and family gathered in a home to coalesce around a calling. We had a need: teens were leaving our churches with a faith ill-equipped to survive the spiritual rigors of the college age years. In response to this burden in our own youth ministry … [Read more...]
In Prep for National Doughnut Day!
You’ve probably observed that nearly all days in the calendar are designated as some kind of “national” day. In fact, today is National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Pack Rat Day, and National Walnut Day. One day coming up, however, June 3, is a day your teens will not want to miss: National Doughnut Day. As youth … [Read more...]
Putting the ME in Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the day we remember those who died in defense of our country and principles— a day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. We commemorate the day with family, friends, and food—enjoying the jovialness that freedom provides, a freedom preserved by those who sacrificed. For believers, the … [Read more...]
Pentecost: Coupling the Old with the New
To delve into the biblical feasts online is to delve into a world of un-designed websites and long webpages with Courier typewriter-type fonts. It looks like a fringe subject. Should it be that way? Years ago when Bible publishers produced and marketed just the New Testament, they effectively decoupled the Old and … [Read more...]
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