When considering the roles for boys (and girls) in Scripture, we find several examples and lists that give us guidance. We may often find ourselves in Scripture like Ephesians 6:1-4 (ESV). Both boys and girls are to obey their parents "in the Lord, for this is right." Scripture also encourages us to "Honor your father and mother" and for good reason. Our parents (who are also … [Read more...] about The Example!
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Snowflakes
Have you ever tried to catch and compare snowflakes? They say no two are exactly alike and each is beautiful in its own way. Do you ever compare yourself to someone else at school or someone you see on social media? We are unique individuals, each with our own beauty and talents. We each have different life experiences and trials we have had to go through … [Read more...] about Snowflakes
The Foundation: Identity and Purpose for Teenage Boys
A core aspect of biblical teaching for teenage boys is the establishment of identity rooted in Christ, not in fleeting worldly standards. The Bible teaches that each person is uniquely created in God's image: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27, KJV). This is a truth that provides an inherent … [Read more...] about The Foundation: Identity and Purpose for Teenage Boys
FIRST BORN!
As I was recently sharing in a Bible study with a group of men at a state corrections facility, I asked them where they were in the line of their siblings. One person said they were second. Another person said they were first. To that individual I noted his response indicated he had other siblings after him or … [Read more...] about FIRST BORN!
NOT BOUND!
Behind high fences and razor wire, and one locked door after another, where lives are lived under restrictions and close observation, opportunity remains for sharing. That is my privilege each Wednesday in sharing the Scriptures with two different groups at a State correctional facility. That opportunity to … [Read more...] about NOT BOUND!
