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
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HEART TALK!
Sometimes people come together for the purpose of having a heart-to-heart talk; that is a candid and very personal conversation. However, what is the candid and personal message of our own heart to us in the midst of life’s varied experiences. Where we are focused and how we focus -- whether it be in trying times or times of great success -- it is important that our heart is … [Read more...] about HEART TALK!
MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (Parts 1 -4 of 4)
MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (part 1 of 4) It has been said that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, but of gold someone has said, “It is much better to have your gold in the hand than in the heart.” [Fuller] Though gold is held as precious and valuable, there is much that is more precious than gold. Join me over the next few days in meditating on some of the things the … [Read more...] about MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (Parts 1 -4 of 4)
What is Good?
Just what makes something or someone good? Jesus asked that question of the young ruler that asked Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life” (Matthew 19:16, NKJV). Jesus answered as he often did with a question of his own: “Why do you call me good? No one is good but One, that is God” (v17). Whether the young ruler knew that Jesus was God and … [Read more...] about What is Good?
SUSTAINING STRENGTH!
I have lived long enough to have learned many things. Among the things I have learned is there are some things I cannot do and so I appreciate those who can. I have also learned I can’t do everything I might want to do because of limited time, resources, or other factors beyond my control. However, what I have … [Read more...] about SUSTAINING STRENGTH!
