It’s youth night and you’re ready to give the message. As the students pile into the youth room and take their seats, you notice James sitting by himself. Thinking back
My wife’s grandfather made the best baked macaroni and cheese. Each time he would come and visit the family, it was the immediate request of all the grandchildren for him
My wife’s grandfather made the best baked macaroni and cheese. Each time he would come and visit the family, it was the immediate request of all the grandchildren for him
Have you ever gone to a store excited to buy something? Maybe you’re looking for a new book to read or wanting a specialty drink from your favorite coffee shop.
A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners hoping to recruit some volunteers for a new project. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home,
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the typical youth group meeting (or church service, for that matter) dedicates more time to announcements than to prayer. What do you think might
Yawn. Eyeroll. Whatever. Teaching your students to pray can be challenging. But what’s more basic and elemental to a Christian’s growing relationship with God than learning to cry out to
By Andy McGowan Do you own a calendar or does it own you? In the last decade of youth ministry, I have seen so many pastors burn out, miss opportunities
“Am I safe?” “What if someone comes into my school with a gun?” “Why do people do things like that?” These are the kinds of questions that swirl in our
“This is my fight song, Take back my life song, Prove I’m alright song, My power’s turned on (Starting right now) I’ll be strong. I’ll play my fight song, And
The clock is ticking and you know it—right? The countdown is on (or for some, already here) for the often dreaded, but totally inevitable, “first day to school.” The big
Most (if not all of us) have things we love about summer… Maybe going to the pool? Taking trips to the lake, beach or mountains? Or just plain old having
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