In the absence of my father, on whom I had always depended for my spiritual, physical, and even emotional needs, I learned what it meant to find refuge in my Savior who loves me better than my earthly father ever could.
The steadfast Jesus who was then – lover, healer, provider, savior – is the same King Jesus who is now; he has not left his throne.
But our hope is not in a leader on Capitol Hill; it’s in the One who will rule from David’s throne.
We don’t normally experience God as a pillar of fire, a cloud overshadowing a mountain, a voice from the heavens like thunder, or anything so spectacular as that. Most of the time, the faithfulness of God is more like oatmeal – easily forgettable, but utterly essential for life.
Families affected by disability need support to get through each day. Your youth ministry could be one of their many supports, helping their student make connections with the Lord and with others.
In this timely talk from our Rooted 2020 micro conference, Cameron Cole examines the value of pain and suffering in the lives of teenagers.
One church minister shares some of the resources that have been most helpful to her in developing a ministry to the disabled and their families at her church.
Enfolding students with disabilities will strengthen your youth ministry and give your entire church a vision for God’s kingdom, bringing God’s diverse people together to glorify and enjoy him.
Loving, respectful pushback from a teen in an unhealthy family dynamic does not mean that this child is being rebellious or ungodly, but rather that they are speaking out against sin and wrongdoing with patience and humility.
