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
Honesty
RUBBER BAND AND SLINKY!
Have you ever stretched a rubber band between yourself and another person to see how far it would stretch? How brave were you? Who let go first out of fear of being snapped? Playing with rubber bands is all fun and games until someone loses an eye! Have you … [Read more...] about RUBBER BAND AND SLINKY!
IN ALL HONESTY!
In all honesty, what keeps us honest? Is it because we have chosen to be? Is it because we’re afraid of being caught if we are otherwise? Are we motivated to be honest simply because it is right? Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (188-217 AD), an emperor of Rome from 211-217, made the following … [Read more...] about IN ALL HONESTY!
TWO BODYGUARDS!
People of notoriety are often accompanied by bodyguards. Those hired protectors follow along to guard against crowds from pressing too close while also keeping a watchful eye out for anything or anyone that might present a danger. Bodyguards are employed to provide a sense of security to the one they accompany. This allows … [Read more...] about TWO BODYGUARDS!
VALUE OF VALUES!
It has been said, “Honesty is a very expensive gift. Don’t expect it from cheap people.” (Warren Buffett) The problem in this world is that in not acknowledging or understanding what is of most value, good values have been lost. There are so many … [Read more...] about VALUE OF VALUES!
