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The Easter season will soon be upon us! In this week’s blog, which will be published only a few short weeks before Easter, I just
The goal in my previous post was to help you understand the level of trauma children and teenagers experience when their parents choose to divorce.
From the beginning, God created man to be in relationship with Him and each other. God ordained marriage to be a covenantal, life-long relationship between
The experience that students receive on short-term missions trips often goes above and beyond their expectations. They learn that it’s not their skill or even
The topic of student missions has become a controversial topic among many Christians and churches in recent decades. Some claim that sending students out on
The journey of guiding teenagers in developing a devotional habit is no easy task. As leaders, it’s crucial to steer away from the temptation of
When I think about the end of each year, two things come to mind. One is celebrating Christmas with family and the other is reflecting
Editor’s Note: Rick Thompson is the author of this year’s (2023–24) Word of Life Fifty1 curriculum module called, “Relationship Goals: Navigating with Wisdom.” This article
The Christmas season will soon be upon us! Youth ministry Christmas parties are the best. In talking with my youth leaders, I have come up
A student once asked me, “If God is good and powerful, then why evil?” Armed with philosophical arguments, I presented the “free will defense” and
“Breaking down walls for the gospel.” This phrase became a purpose statement for me when I first started serving in event and camping ministry more
“Forty-four hours that could change your life” is a statement I heard often when I was first introduced to winter camp. As someone who didn’t
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