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
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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
THANK GOODNESS!
If something is good, we are generally thankful for it. If someone does something good for us, we usually thank them. And Who is the goodest of all in providing the most good for us? [I know “goodest” is not good English, but it emphasizes the point!] Jesus noted the One where we read. . . … [Read more...] about THANK GOODNESS!
THANKS A LOT!
“Thanks a lot!” and “Thanks a lot!” Though the same words, different voice inflection can give those statements entirely different meanings. One could be spoken sarcastically [i.e. “Thanks a lot for nothing. I might as well have done it myself.”], while the other very sincerely [i.e. “Thanks a lot. I couldn’t have done it without your help.”] What marks our thanks to … [Read more...] about THANKS A LOT!
IT’S HIS DUE!
It is far too easy to take relationships for granted. How often do we say “Thank you” for what others in our family are to us? How often do we say “Thank you” to friends or coworkers with whom we interact on a regular basis? How often do we say “Thank you” to our brothers and sisters in Christ when we assemble together, acknowledging the value of the relationship that … [Read more...] about IT’S HIS DUE!
