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Be Explicit—Make the Connection

Here is a really good reminder from youth minister Cameron Cole: Biblical and theological knowledge have inherent value, but they carry far more weight when students understand their significance in...

A 3-Question Character Evaluation

In years gone by, parents and teachers used to speak of “character development” in children. Books and curriculum were written to help encourage children toward godly character traits. Unfortunately, some...

Will Our Children Grumble about the Government?...

Every American tax payer knows what today is: Times up, your income tax returns and any money you owe is due. And if your children are like my own, they...

Obedience and the Gospel

With the growing emphasis on wanting children to be “gospel-centered,” there seems to be some confusion about the role of God’s law, rules in general, and obedience. Some would even...

I Spy God Almighty!—Family Activity

It’s only 8 a.m., but already I have seen and heard mighty deeds of God.  A red-winged blackbird sat outside the living room window and sang his marvelous song. Rain...

Going for Deep and Wide

Here is a little assignment: What would you say best characterizes your church’s ministry to youth? What key words are used to describe its purpose, mission, and activities? (If you...