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
School
Snowflakes
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
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
TWICE HIS!
A boy had just finished making a toy boat he was anxious to try out. After carrying it to a river, he gradually let out the string attached to it and admired how well it floated against the current. Beginning to feel the river’s flow pulling harder against it, he started pulling the boat back toward himself when … [Read more...] about TWICE HIS!
Being in the World…
Before Jesus was crucified, He made a three-part prayer (John 17). First, He prayed for Himself and that His Father would be glorified in the work He had done and was about to do. Second, He prayed for His disciples who were to spread the gospel message through the help of the Spirit. Third, He prayed for those that would follow them and His teaching. That would be the … [Read more...] about Being in the World…
