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In the months of January and February, we will be considering the idea of facing our giants.  There are many giants that come into our lives throughout our journey on this earth.  We have the Word of God to look to for insight and victory.  I would like us to consider some things out of…

In conclusion to this series of articles, let me give some ideas of ways that a teenager can learn to give back to those who invested in their lives without getting something in return. Have your teenager find a job once a month or semester at church that needs done. This should be done without…

Today let’s consider a passage in the Old Testament, I Samuel 24:24  “And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the…

One of the most important character traits needed in a young person is “courage.”  We live in a day of weakening standards and loss of spiritual strength.  How can we make sure we are implementing courage in the lives of our young people. Again, let’s go to Scripture and consider the Biblical example of David. …

You will remember that in our last article we used the example of Joseph as a Bible example of someone who had integrity.  Going back to that story note his words to Potiphar’s wife. You will see that Joseph’s allegiance was not just to his father or mother.  More importantly it was to God.  This…

The second concept we want to consider, in regards to family life, is the implementing of integrity in the home. Let’s consider the Biblical example of Joseph. Genesis 39:1-11 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the…

In trying to help parents and youth pastors, I want to look at three areas in the family life of a young person and discuss some helps in establishing guidelines for them. First, I would like us to consider the idea of contentment. The apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 4 that he found contentment.…

Let me give you a few items to consider about your week or month when it comes to your time with your young person. Have Family Devotions. This is one of the most important times that you can have with your children. If you say you love God and you never read the Bible and…

Let’s look at what the Bible has to say about our communication with our children and young people, beginning with Deuteronomy 6:3-9 “Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in…