Figuring out how to engage youth in your church can be tough, but it's incredibly important. To understand how and why we often fall short, here's some insight from a surprising source… In the 1993 blockbuster movie, Mrs. Doubtfire, starring Robin Williams,...
We recognize things by what characterizes them. For instance, if someone described something to you with the words: leaves, branches, trunk, oranges—you’d most likely say, “Oh, that’s an orange tree!” And you’d be right. The tree is known for its characteristics. The...
Faith. We live with it daily and depend on it constantly, even when we’re unaware of it. Consider the faith you have in your car’s brakes the next time you stop. Or pull out your bank card, and consider how much you trust the bank to keep your money safe. Or, even as...
35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless,...
Have you ever been around a campfire that slowly dwindles and eventually burns out? It’s not much fun if extinguishing the flame was not the intent. The warmth and light once enjoyed and utilized suddenly leaves onlookers standing in the cold and dark. No one wants...