This weekend I will be taking our youth group to participate in this years state competition for Fine Arts. It is one of the moments that as a youth pastor makes me proud. Obviously, I am proud that these young people are using the gifts and talents that God has…
Read morePsalm 10:17 (NLT) Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. This scripture tells us that God knows and understands our situation. It states that surely, which means without a doubt, unquestionably, certainly, God will hear our cries and encourage, strengthen,…
Read more“For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Phil. 2:13 (ESV) Athletes will tell you, pain is involved in achieving extraordinary feats of strength and stamina. Mothers will testify- the discomfort, sickness and pain are part and parcel…
Read moreMany times in my life I have longed for something. When I was a young child, I longed to be 16 years old so I could drive. Once I reached that goal (age), it didn’t seem to satisfy me because it wasn’t too long before I longed to be 18. …
Read moreDo you ever spontaneously take a trip down memory lane? This evening I was lying on the couch in a bit of pain. To distract myself I read some old posts on my teen girl blog. I was hoping I’d find one to share today since I didn’t think I’d…
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