The story of Samuel shows teens, and all of us, what God can do with a life dedicated to listening to God and obeying Him. Over the next few months, we’re going to be taking a closer look at Samuel’s … Continue reading →
The story of Ruth is one of my favorite stories in the Old Testament. While it’s easy to think of it as a beautiful love story, there is so much it can teach the preteens and teens in our lives … Continue reading →
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control sounds like a parent’s wish list for their children. It’s the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s not plural because we plant the seed and nurture it as one. Each … Continue reading →
I was recently taken aback one Sunday after church when a man in his early thirties said to me, “I’m so proud of you.” “You are?” I couldn’t fathom why he’d be proud of me. He was about the age of my … Continue reading →
Oftentimes when we hear the word ‘ritual,’ it has a negative association in our minds. We think about going through the motions. Doing something by rote or without feeling. But rituals can be a good thing. They can teach us … Continue reading →
Great Britain is celebrating this week! The Lions won the Rugby Test Series for the 1st time in 16 years, & Andy Murray became Wimbledon Champion, the 1st British player to do so since 1977, & the 1st male to … Continue reading →
