by Barry | Bible Engagement
Tis the season of New Year’s resolutions. Funny thing: As I’ve listened to TV and radio personalities share their New Year’s resolutions, I’ve been hearing, along with the usuals such as better fitness, better nutrition, getting up earlier, resolutions like this: “I...
by Barry | Devo of the Day, Loss and Suffering
You’ve already been dealing with it most of your life. From the moment you were first told you could not have something you wanted until this moment right now, you have been dealing with disappointment. Granted, the situations have changed. As a toddler it was making...
by Barry | Legacy Blog Post
Whether you are writing your own devotionals or grabbing off the shelf, you’ll want to know key components that guarantee a life-changing experience for your teens. Here are four key components to look for in a teen devotional. Does it engage teens with God’s...
by Barry | Legacy Blog Post
If Jesus doesn’t miraculously fix our problem, He will ugly cry with us through our problem. Or, he may do both: miraculously fix and ugly cry. The scene in John 11 of Jesus and His friends dealing with the death of their friend Lazarus gives us great insight into the...
by Barry | Legacy Blog Post
Studies have shown a surprising answer from senior class teens when asked what they wish they had more of in their youth ministry. It’s not pizza. Not more ski trips. But, Bible study. To borrow an analogy from the business world, that is money left on the table. To...