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We Need More Wow Bell!

August 5, 2015 By Barry

  If you’ve seen the Saturday Night Live “cow bell” skit, the headline of this post makes sense.   I have the privilege of writing a regular column, “10 Minutes in God’s Word,” for Youthworker Journal. This month’s theme (for the issue and the column) of “teaching” is straight out of InWord’s wheelhouse. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bible Literacy, Tips, Tools

Walking in Belief

July 29, 2015 By Barry

Is the following question a fair question? If you believe in something (a cause, a principle, a law of physics), but that belief doesn’t change your behavior or thinking, do you really believe in that something?   To add a little insight to that question: We show our belief in buoyancy by getting in a boat. We show … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devo of the Day, New Believer, Teen Devos

5 Things to Consider for Small-Group Bible Engagement

July 29, 2015 By Barry

As summer winds down and the start of the school year looms, it’s time to be thinking about the fall calendar. One youth ministry activity that gets the least amount of attention, yet promises the most payoff, is Bible engagement. So, to help reverse that trend, take five minutes to consider five Bible engagement “things” to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bible Literacy, Tips, Tools

On a Personal Note

July 29, 2015 By Barry

My wife, Jessica, and I welcomed our daughter, Rachel Lee Shafer, as she made her grand entrance into this world on Tuesday, July 21, coming in at a healthy 7 lbs, 15 oz. Mother and child are home and doing fine, although mother and father are navigating the new normal of parenting 13-month old Reade and newborn Rachel. So far … [Read more...]

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Do Pets Go To Heaven?

July 15, 2015 By Barry

It’s one of those facts of life: If you have a pet, you eventually will have to deal with its death. It’s a real hurt and a deep grief. Pets are always there for us—giving us a picture of what loyalty and unconditional love look like. Even a recalcitrant cat has his way of offering companionship. I know. I just buried one—a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bible Themes

Do Pets Go to Heaven?

July 15, 2015 By Barry

It’s one of those facts of life: If you have a pet, you eventually will have to deal with its death.   If you’ve stumbled upon this devo, it’s likely you or someone close to you has lost a pet. It’s a real hurt and a deep grief. Pets are always there for us. Even a recalcitrant cat has his way of offering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devo of the Day, Life Milestones, Teen Devos

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