As I watched coverage of Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California this past week, I was struck by one news reporter’s final words: “But in this age of school shootings, many have been bracing for a tragedy…
God’s mercy isn’t generic. It is personal grace, situational care, and concrete help.
For those of you who are not familiar with Risen Motherhood, you are in for a treat. Their aspirations are simply stated, but profound: according to their website, Risen Motherhood “exists to encourage, equip, and challenge moms to…
Shepherding Students Through the Psalms As we care for students in the complex situations they face, we are so aware that we need resources beyond ourselves—the resources of the gospel. Our students struggle with anxiety and addiction. They…
What gifts do the teenagers of your church possess which could be of great benefit to the body of Christ as a whole? What are the best “next steps” you can take to develop those gifts for the glory of God?
Shepherding Students Through the Psalms: As we care for students in the complex situations they face, we are so aware that we need resources beyond ourselves—the resources of the gospel. Our students struggle with anxiety and addiction. They…
Yesterday on Rooted Parent we provided a script for parents and youth pastors to use when praying one-on-one with a child or student. Today we offer you a slightly different version, modified for the teenager to pray for…
When I do not offer a prayer request at the end of Bible study, I convey the (completely!) false idea that I am beyond the need of prayer.
In the midst of our over-busy lives, there’s nothing quite so sweet as one-on-one time with an individual child. Grabbing coffee or walking a dog together allows us to listen and to share in ways we can’t do…
