Will the real Christian please stand up….. – Evangelist Victor King ” Call yourself a Christian! “…… ” What kind of Christian are you? “…..” Hypocrite “…” He is not a good Christian “…..” She is so proud but she goes to church “……” I cant believe he is a Christian “…..”…
Over the years, the church has earned the reputation of being slow to react to cultural changes and needs. Some would throw out numbers like ten or twenty years behind the times—and I have a gut feeling that it’s fairly accurate.…
I cried during The Celebrity Apprentice finale the other night. I’m not sure if it was because I was finishing up a message for our high school ministry called “One Month to Live” or if it was because I had just finished tucking the kids in bed, but either way, it hit me hard.…
For better or for worse, credit is a part of the American landscape. The average American carries about $6,000 in credit card debt. Today, it is not unusual to for teenagers to have access to credit cards – either using their parents’ cards – or possibly having their own.…
A horror film with a God twist? Welcome to the end of the world as we know it. Welcome to I Am Legend – now out on DVD. Dr. Robert Neville (Will Smith) is an ex-military scientist who’s living a nightmare.…
It started with an anonymous 14 year old girl in a chat room talking about chart topping songs when her friend revealed the meaning behind a song’s questionable lyrics. Her response? “i love this song, and i dont really care what the lyrics mean :P” Is this the way most kids think?…
One of the ways that God continues to amaze me year after year is how he provides our ministry with volunteers or small group leaders who are as passionate about discipling teenagers as I am. The question that I am constantly asked by various youth worker is “How in the world do you get all those volunteers to help out with the student ministry?”…
In an effort to find seldom-fished waters, a couple of friends and I headed out on a rustic trail alongside a wild Northwest river. Eventually the trail diverted from the river, and as we kept hiking the trail diverted from us as well.…
Q & A With Doug Fields Editor’s Note: For a decade Dan Webster led the largest youth ministry in the U.S. 1 — right up to the moment the wind in his sails suddenly died, right along with his heart for ministry.…
If you’re like most youth programs, you probably offer a crowd pleasing array of programs such as Bible studies, retreats, and wacky special events. Kids attend, knowing they’ll be with their friends in a fun and safe environment. How about adding an additional element to your normal activities?…
