A good icebreaker is open-ended, with infinite possible answers that everyone can personalize. These lighthearted questions often pave the way for connection and gospel conversations.
Parents must train themselves to offer their teenagers the real comfort of Christ rather than slipping into “you got this, kiddo!” mode.
Parents become a safe place to confess sin and discuss failure when teens can see that we need the forgiveness of the gospel just as much as they do.
When I am able to remain calm and let my reasonableness be known to my children, I communicate the peace of God in Christ.
If parents understand our own heart’s bent, we should be able to enter in alongside our teenagers with compassion rather than condemnation.
We are unique and set apart because we are united fully and completely to our Savior, not because we are on center stage.
Youth ministers will find an excellent resource in 10 Questions, a book they can read alongside their students in a small group study, use to mentor skeptics and seekers, or recommend to parents with confidence.
Whatever decisions parents and teens make regarding social media use, it is important that such decisions are made intentionally and for the glory of God.
When you read aloud with your family, put on your gospel goggles and find the threads of truth. After all, the gospel is the greatest story.
