Category: Youth
What Do You Praise?
Let me throw this out from the beginning: I am not a parent. I know nothing more than what the Bible says about parenting. I haven’t experienced it. I don’t get it.…
Continue readingLinks to Love
I know a lot of people who do links from all over the web for their weekend posts (coughMYHUSBANDcough), but I like to do that toward the beginning of the week, because…
Continue readingMORP
On Saturday, I had one of the most encouraging days I’ve had in a long time. You see, on Saturday, I got to spend the entire afternoon and evening with four of…
Continue readingDefining Moments Pt. 2
From the time I was in 3rd grade and onward, every summer was an exciting one. The first week in June was always ‘Freed Camp‘, and starting when I was in high…
Continue readingTragedy and Mary
I have already done one post on Jesus’ mother, Mary, and the things we can learn from her. In the wake of Friday’s tragic events, however, I simply cannot get her off…
Continue readingA Month of Thanks: My Home Congregation
For the final November Friday Month-of-Thanks post, I’d like to mention a few things and people that are especially dear to my heart. I grew up at the Maysville congregation in Gurley,…
Continue readingLeading Ladies: Miriam
Chances are you’re familiar with the birth of Moses. During those days, the Pharaoh had ordered that all of the male children be thrown into the river (killed) while all of the…
Continue readingDress to Impress
No doubt you’ve heard the phrase ‘dress to impress’. Generally, the term is in reference to the opposite sex, a future employer, or some other person wherein it would be to your…
Continue readingI’m 15 Today!
On this very day 15 years ago, I gave my life over to Christ. I don’t think I’ve ever put my story in blog form, and in case I look back in…
Continue readingCamp Rules for Life
Growing up, I attended a congregation that did not go to any huge Christian camps. Instead, our preacher and youth minister took a group of about 100-125 of us to the campus…
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