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
Peer Pressure
…But Not of the World
Jesus wants us to spread His gospel (Matthew 28:18-20), be a good Christian influence (Matthew 5:13), and also be a good Christian example (Matthew 5:14-16) while we are in this world. In 1 John 2:15, the apostle John says however, “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (ESV). That seems to be a … [Read more...] about …But Not of the World
I am Weak but Thou Art Strong!
It took seven years of living as a wild animal before Nebuchadnezzar knew “that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men” and before he humbled himself (Dan 4). Belshazzer knew of Nebuchadnezzar’s humility and still did not learn (Dan 5:22). Oh that men would learn that when they humble themselves before the hand of Jehovah, He extends His hand to help. We live in … [Read more...] about I am Weak but Thou Art Strong!
Positive Thinking – A Christian Influence
How much is a Christian influence worth as you associate with your peers? A usual conversation would probably be negative – what untruth someone said about you; how someone treated you; how bad things are; how unfair and bad things are today. Paul didn’t say, (Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are false, whatsoever things are a lie, whatsoever things are … [Read more...] about Positive Thinking – A Christian Influence
