At this moment, while I write this, we’re driving away from Caronport on our journey back to Ridgewood from Abundant Springs. Situations like this have an interesting tone because there’s such a mix of activities happening. Some of the youth somehow still have some energy to talk and have all sorts of fun while others … Continue reading A Different Path
Application: Journaling
Last week, for Senior Youth Small Groups, I took on the opportunity to teach the grade 10 girls about the importance of keeping a journal. Throughout the course of my research into the topic, I came across quite a few reasons why it’s important - I’ll paraphrase my favorites here, and you can find my … Continue reading Application: Journaling
The Bible and Authority
The following post contains points from the January 26 Bible study on The Bible and Authority. What Is Authority? Straight from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of authority is the power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior. The concept of authority revolves around controlling situations and people, as well as ensuring proper regulation. … Continue reading The Bible and Authority
We Want a King
All the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "You are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have." But when they said, "Give us a king to lead us," this … Continue reading We Want a King
Hearing God
1 Samuel 3:1-10 says, The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not … Continue reading Hearing God
Finding Truth in a Post-Truth World
Jesus was speaking to his disciples in John 14 just after washing their feet, "'Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And … Continue reading Finding Truth in a Post-Truth World
The Word and the Infinitude of God
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light … Continue reading The Word and the Infinitude of God
Christmas Lights – A Brief Devotional
This is the devotional that we presented at the 2016 All Girls Christmas Party. We hope it will spark some discussions in your home this holiday season. John 12:46(MSG) I am Light that has come into the world so that all who believe in me won’t have to stay any longer in the dark. John 3:19-21(MSG) “This … Continue reading Christmas Lights – A Brief Devotional
Science, Reason and Faith
I love science. There's no doubt about that. I could (well, more honestly... I do) spend hours watching YouTube videos from creators like Numberphile, Sixty Symbols, Minute Physics, and more. There's no doubt, though, that it shares a fairly complicated relationship with Christianity (well, arguably with religion in general, but Christianity is more publicized in … Continue reading Science, Reason and Faith
Does Praying Work?
I was asked recently to respond to a few questions regarding prayer, specifically around the efficacy of prayer (i.e. does it actually do anything?) I find that I'm generally okay at giving answers to questions like that on the spot but more often than not I have a better answer a couple days later. Good questions … Continue reading Does Praying Work?
