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A Big, Frustrating Sigh
As a former teacher of youth (and currently all ages), I can understand how frustrating it can be when some students just don’t seem to get it. Even when you ask them about the topic, [Continue Reading…]
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The Rocks Would Cry Out
One day, some time ago, I was taking a nap–in my car. A Little Background My wife and I used to live in Newport News, Virginia, and she’d gotten a job in Chesapeake. So she’d [Continue Reading…]
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Should Church Buildings Be Sold and the Money Given to the Poor?
Hey Andy, should all Christian church buildings be sold and all the money given to the poor? Because Non-Christian Religions Also Have Churches Hi, actually, I’m curious as to why you singled out “Christian” church [Continue Reading…]
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You Can Help The Poor Anytime You Want
As we approach Thanksgiving, I’ve been hearing much talk about people and churches organizing a means to help feed the poor, because nobody should have to starve on Thanksgiving. But why only on Thanksgiving? Aren’t [Continue Reading…]
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Jesus Was A Party Pooper
A “party pooper” is somebody who brings down the party – when everybody else is trying to celebrate, the party pooper finds some way to bring everybody down, totally destroying the joy of the moment. [Continue Reading…]
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Praying For Others
Purpose: In this active, yet personal youth lesson, students will learn the importance of praying for others, and realize that they know a lot of people who could use prayer. May be used with either [Continue Reading…]
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Somewhere In the Middle
Somewhere In the Middle “The theme of this song, truly begins with this song, “Somewhere in the Middle”. I’ve been in this place so many times I could design postcards. The sadness of knowing I’m [Continue Reading…]
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What Type of Snow Are You Packing?
In my 15 or so years experience with Youth Ministries, I have come to realize that there are 2 main types of Youth Ministries: Packing snow ministries, and Powdered snow ministries (please keep in mind, I’m [Continue Reading…]
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Are You Already Condemned?
John 3:16 has become a friendly verse that has caused so many people to think that nobody will every be condemned, simply because of what God did out of His love for us. But you [Continue Reading…]