After the garden incident with Adam and Eve, God wasn’t going to let us stay separated from Him. Even though things got worse (the great flood in Genesis 6) before they got better (when God began calling people to walk with Him, starting in Genesis 12), God has been on a constant pursuit of a love relationship with His … [Read more...]
The Most-Needed Teen Spiritual Discipline
The Most-Needed Teen Spiritual Discipline? Sleep. And it might be one of the most helpful spiritual disciplines we could teach our teens. I know, sleep as a spiritual discipline seems a stretch. But it fits right in there with Sabbath, rest, and taking care of the body temple. And it’s something teens … [Read more...]
The Spiritual Discipline of Sleep
It’s a spiritual discipline you may not actually need to employ much “discipline” to do: sleep. Yep, sleep. Think about this for a minute. We’re told in 1 Corinthians 6 that our physical bodies are a temple that houses the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we are to take care of the temple. In Psalm 46 we’re told to “be still.” Even Jesus … [Read more...]
Back to School Busyness: 12 Tips for Getting the Word in Edgewise
Just when you’ve settled into a nice summer routine, out come the back-to-school signs, supplies, and sales. Here we go! As you and your students stand on the precipice of another uber-busy school year, take a moment to think strategically on how God can squeeze a Word in edgewise. Or maybe the better perspective is this: … [Read more...]
6 Tips For Getting the Word in Edgewise
If you’ve ever been to the Grand Canyon you may have noticed this phenomenon: When you stand on the edge of the canyon and look out, it’s as if someone put a giant post card in front of you. The view is so massive and overwhelming that it almost doesn’t seem real. Here’s the thing. You probably feel the same way about standing … [Read more...]
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