When we’re going through difficult circumstances, we often want to be removed from those circumstances. And we want to be removed NOW! Or we want the circumstances to be over NOW! But God might have other plans for those difficult circumstances. In fact, when God called someone to an assignment throughout the Old Testament—an … [Read more...]
How to Teach the Peaceful, Easy Yoke
28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” --Matthew 11:28-30 I know these words of Jesus are familiar to you, … [Read more...]
Blueprint for Teen Devotionals
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 Word? What do teens spend most of their time doing … [Read more...]
Help Teens Treasure and Ponder Their Way Through Christmas: #TreasureAndPonder
The church Christmas calendar is the most jam-packed of the church’s year. Nearly every weekend is spoken for. Obligations seem to fill the calendar even before we start scheduling our personal events. We find ourselves overbooked, under-prepared, and anxiety-filled. Curiously, these are descriptions that may not be too far off … [Read more...]
Penalty Kicks and the Art of Being Still
Who knew that penalty kicks could teach us about Psalm 46:10? (And yes, that's the best of the three thumbnails that YouTube offered :-). ) … [Read more...]
TEEN DEVO: A Heartburn Moment with Jesus
You’ve undoubtedly heard the story. Maybe you’ve even seen the famous painting. Two disciples were walking to Emmaus on the third day after Jesus was crucified—talking a mile a minute about the strange events of recent days. Jesus, unrecognizable to them, sidled up and inquired about their conversation, at which point they … [Read more...]
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