Dear young adult, I am writing this letter to you as a dear friend. I know we probably do not know each other but I hope that we will have the pleasure of meeting someday. How are things going for you? Are you happy? Happiness is a tricky thing and each one of us draws happiness in different ways. Bottom line…I hope you are having a good, happy and healthy life. Friend, … [Read more...] about An Open Letter: Purity
Relationships
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
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!
WAR ZONE!
Sometimes we picture war as something occurring in other places of the world. War is not good in that it brings death and destruction even upon those who really have nothing to do with the conflict. However, we need to also maintain an awareness of the battles and conflict much closer to home than we might like … [Read more...] about WAR ZONE!
FATHER FORGIVE!
From the cross -- while looking out upon those who had a hand in His being there -- one of the statements Jesus made was recorded by Luke where we read. . . “(34) And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they … [Read more...] about FATHER FORGIVE!
