Preparing For Future Adversity
Think back to that Karate Kid moment from week 1: what felt repetitive and maybe even pointless turned out to be preparation. In the same way, it’s
Think back to that Karate Kid moment from week 1: what felt repetitive and maybe even pointless turned out to be preparation. In the same way, it’s
Having experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, the death of her father, and instability at home all at a young age, Mary’s time in junior
The film Pay It Forward (directed by Mimi Leder, Warner Bros, 2000) follows a seventh-grade boy who is given an assignment to develop a plan
It’s a Wonderful Life (directed by Frank Capra [Paramount Pictures, 1946]) is a story about the power of prayer. The beginning of the film shows
In 2020, the sale of sympathy cards was at an all-time high because of the COVID-19 pandemic, even leading to shortages in stores. One man
The M. Night Shyamalan thriller Signs (Buena Vista Pictures, 2002)is the story of a family fighting an alien invasion. Of course, the sci-fi adventure deals
One of the most popular prayers of all time is the Lord’s Prayer. A comical scene from the movie The Campaign (directed by Jay Roach
A silly assignment that many educators like to use—occasionally even with parents—is a directions test (found here). The first line instructs the reader to “read
Jean-Nicholas Grou was a Jesuit priest in Paris at the time of the French Revolution in 1789. He was forced to escape to England, where
We must not give up or stop praying. There is a pastor who, rightly or wrongly, would pray regularly that attendance on Sunday would break
The purpose of prayer is not to access the vending machine of God’s blessing. He’s not a Genie of the lamp
Pastor Matt Chandler’s thoughts on prayer give us a powerful image of God’s eagerness to hear from us, His children
Throughout Scripture, we read about Jesus withdrawing to a place to pray. He would go where no other people or things could compete
Technology advances have played a vital role in resources that have enhanced our quality of life, but technology has also become a significant distractor that
The Olympics continue to be an anticipated spectacle of human ability, strength, and courage. More encouraging is watching athletes of Christian faith live it out
Are you preaching on prayer? Check out these great illustration ideas that bring biblical truths to life through word pictures, stories, and everyday examples.
Technology advances have played a vital role in resources that have enhanced our quality of life, but technology has also become a significant distractor that