With the current focus on stars and wars therein (raise your hand if you've seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens), it seems the right time to focus on a Bible passage that uses stars to encourage us toward a deepe...

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). Every youth ministry has a beginning. It could begin with a call—or a hire. It could begin with a vision. It...

"When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all of the children in and around Bethlehem…" (Matt. 2:16). We live in an angry time. In fact, it is ev...

"Where is the child who has been born king of Jews? For we have observed His star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him"&nbs...

"Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way…her husband Joseph, being a righteous man, and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly" (Matt. 1:18-19). Some...

Some months ago, during a weekend trip to Michigan, my wife and I drove across the Old Mission Peninsula, a narrow strip of land approximately 10 miles long. This beautiful peninsula was extraordinary for t...

It has been said that there are two types of people in the world: those who see the glass as half empty and those who see the glass as half full. Viewpoint. Attitude. Outlook. These do have an impact in ...

Without Perseverance, We Wouldn't Have Star Wars Get downloadable PDF. Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation. About/Disclaimer What Happened Are you excited to see Star Wars VII: The Force A...

Are you a New Year's resolution maker? Some are (about half of us, actually), and some aren't (the other half of us). Whether you are or aren't, there is something cool about looking at a fresh, new year an...

Many years ago, I used to visit a local artist's studio. I learned so much about painting from watching this artist at the easel, dabbing at the canvas with various hues and with techniques. I always was amazed...