I love to sing. And as a music director, one of my greatest joys is hearing God’s people sing boldly in worship. Lately, however, with the unwelcome circumstances that surround the world, my singing has turned to grumbles,…
While some people these days wonder why our nation has not returned back to normal yet, and some wonder why people would even entertain the thought of coming out of a lockdown so soon, most everyone continues to…
“… Darkness is my closest friend.” (Psalm 88:18) “… My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, ‘Where is your God?’” (Psalm 42:3) “My God, my God, why have you forsaken…
COVID-19 will not be the last cause of anxiety our students and families will face. This season can be a laboratory classroom where we use our current anxiety and fears to learn how handle them. In Philippians 4:6,…
I have never needed glasses or contact lenses, but I have heard from friends and students who do that once you get the right prescription, the result is breathtaking. It’s a great relief to finally have clarity –…
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its…
During this unprecedented global crisis, we need the good news of Jesus more than ever. Our short video devotions are designed for anyone- youth worker, parent, teen- to be reminded of what God’s word says about his unchanging…
Social media is ablaze with the latest documentary freak show on Netflix. Some describe it as a train wreck you can’t take your eyes off. Many are laughing, making the show an ideal new source for memes. America…
I have always been a skeptical person. Doubt, in any arena, is not foreign to me. I was that kid—the one always asking “why?” As a fellow youth worker, I’m sure you’re able to conjure up the image…
