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Being a young person in church

Being a young person in church

These days, we have coined the term “Adulting” to describe what previous generations has just accepted as the normal part of growing up and being a responsible adult. Often too, we struggle to “adult” in the church. Thus, many of us struggle with “adulting” in the church. How can a young person strive for godliness in the church?

Toys-R-Us Kid: Prolonged adolescence

Toys-R-Us Kid: Prolonged adolescence

In Judges 6:11-40, the life of Gideon shows us a man who was too fearful to stand up when God called upon him to do His will. Repeatedly, God had to show him His power, and redefine him by His grace. Grace makes us grow up. 

Crippled by Milestones: Fear of Big Decisions

Crippled by Milestones: Fear of Big Decisions

Making decisions is hard for many of us, and for many Christians, we talk about "praying about it" but what does it really mean? How can we move forward? David, the great king David, could have some wise words for us.

The Facebook Effect: Self-pity

The Facebook Effect: Self-pity

In 1 Kings 19:1-18, we see the prime example of a man wallowing in self-pity. God’s response to the man is a tender one. He helps Elijah to recuperate, and restores him for ministry. Likewise, grace soothes and tenderly restores us wherever it finds us, but it never leaves us where we were.