Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everythingin the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanksto God the Father through him. Whatever we do we do in thanks to God. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you …
Continue reading An Eternal Perspective on Hardship and Trials
Church is a blessing. It nourishes the Christian through fellowship; a community devoted to loving God and loving others. The activity of the church’s loving fellowship is compelling. This is just as true for adults as it is for teens (and younger). As families and a church body, one of our goals in raising up …
Continue reading Raising Teens into Church Life pt. 1: Sunday Worship
Singing is inherently inspired. Songwriters write about their most awe-held topics. Singers sing about their most beloved experiences. Musicians muse over their most unshakeable hopes and dreams. We sing from our heart’s ever-flowing fount of wonder. Furthermore, singing is inherently inspirational. Teens lose their minds over the latest pop song. Armies have rallied to victory …
God’s Design for Sex God patterned human marriage as a foreshadowing of the divine marriage - Eph 5:31-32 Marriage is more than sex, but it’s not less than sex God’s created sex to serve as a living witness of the spiritual oneness between Christ and the church Our sex lives should be patterned after the …
Continue reading Designed for Purity 7 – God’s Design for Sex (Notes)
Snapchat has a commanding reign over our youth's social media intake - 83% of teens regularly use Snapchat and most of them open the app at least 25 times a day for at least 30 minutes per day (but I am going to guess it is higher than that). For these stats and more check …
Familyhood 