Tag: Youth

Children and Their Bibles: Part 1

I wanted to share some thoughts on Bibles and kids in the next two posts. In this post, I will make some general suggestions for you to consider.  In the next post, I will share some of our experiences with various Bible versions and story books. Some Suggestions Get your children a Bible and require …

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Two Cool Videos

Over the last couple of weeks I have watched these two videos and just had to share them with you. The first is one that Amanda showed me.  She first saw it in a lecture at Polishing the Pulpit.  We had a good laugh watching it together; not that we could relate :).     In …

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My Thoughts on Banning Gay Conversion Therapy

N.J. Governor Chris Christie signed into law yesterday a ban on “gay conversion therapy” or as sometimes called “reparative therapy” (source).  This legislation, which has already been enacted by California, makes it illegal for counselors to try to change the sexual orientation of a minor individual.  Two other states,  Massachusetts and New York, have bills …

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Send Them Back With Prayer

This Sunday marks the fourth year at Seven Oaks Church of Christ we have spent the Sunday morning worship before school starts praying for our kids and teachers.  We call this program, “Send Them Back With Prayer.”  This is not original to us, in fact, I got the idea from Jeff Jenkins and the Lewisville …

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Day Camp at Seven Oaks 2013

I recently wrote on the blessing of church camp.  This year area church youth ministers planned a day camp here at 7 Oaks church of Christ in Mayfield.  It is going on this week for ages 7 – 12.  For the past several years they have done a local work camp where teens from Graves County …

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Thank God for Church Camp!

Campfires, swimming, sports, devos, games, Bible classes, songs, talent shows, movie nights, baptisms, and much more.  These are all memories that so many have from attending church camp.  I attended Crowley’s Ridge Church Camp outside of Paragould, AR.  We had a great time.  Our faith grew, friendships were made, and our view of the church …

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What If Jesus Gave the Commencement Address?

I have never spoken at a commencement address, but I have often thought they are one of the most difficult times to speak.  People aren’t there to listen to the speaker.  They are interested in seeing their loved one walk across the stage.  The speaker is usually chosen for some success in life or contribution …

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Homosexuality: Not Something to Joke About

A Story A group of college students were hanging out in the student center at a Christian school.  They were laughing and having a good time.  Talking as boys often do about girls.  A comment was made about one of the boys being good looking, which is why he gets the girls.  To which one …

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Bible Investigators: A Program for Elementary Children

Last year Amanda and I put together a program we called Bible Investigators for the summer quarter at Seven Oaks.  I wanted to share it with others in case your church might be interested in the program.  You might want to take the idea and improve upon it and use it at your congregation. The …

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Finding A “Worthy” Relationship

If asked to share a Bible romance many would suggest the beautiful story of Boaz and Ruth from the era of the Judges.   I love this little book.  The way this story is often told is that the wealthy Boaz falls for the beautiful, young widow who is destitute, virtuous, and caring.  They fall …

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