Articles: 33
Encouragement and biblical guidance for young people facing choices about faith and life.
We discussed God’s Plan for Male and Female in the last issue. Today’s topic, Satan’s Snares for Male and Female, is not as enjoyable. And yet, to complete this series, “A Christ-centered Courtship,” we need to deal with…
A Christ-centered Courtship is a series of messages on godly courtship preached by Paul Hershberger. He preached these messages several times at different locations over the last ten years. Recently, we had them…
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the…
Glancing up at the sun, Beto (a made-up name) quickened his already hurried pace as he approached the forest. He knew that he would need to hurry if he wanted to make it through the forest before dark. Large wildcats…
On November 27, 1560, Sotegen Van Den Houte of Ghent, Holland was martyred for her faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ. Prior to her passing, her husband had also been martyred for his faith. During the time of her…
I enjoy interacting with young people, whether it’s working together on a jobsite or sharing about things of a spiritual nature. I find myself being stimulated by young people. They have sharp perception, agile mobility,…
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart –Psalm 37:4. Down deep within every person is a desire to be, or to do, something of value. If we, as humans, had no desire to do…
That is the question many young folks seem to be asking today. In this article we are going to take a look at this question from a historical, cultural, and biblical perspective. There are many reasons to marry or to not…
That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace –Psalm 144:12. The vision of every godly parent is to see their children grow…
Many people ask, “Is listening to secular music a sin? Is there anything wrong with CCM (Christian Contemporary Music)? Is it okay for Christians to listen to rap, rock, country, pop, or rhythm and blues?” For the sake…
There was a time in my life when I volunteered on the ambulance with two local EMS stations in Pennsylvania where I lived. I was a trained EMT and equipped to help a hurting person. During my times of duty, I was…
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven –Mat 5:3. Jesus says the poor in spirit are blessed! This is where the blessing of God begins. To be poor in spirit is the gateway to a blessing that…
“My lady, I thank you very much for your affection and favor towards me, but I have given myself entirely to God to be His friend, and with that I hope to live and die,” rang the confident, faith-filled words of Jacques…
Father, in my life’s young morning, Now I owe my all to Thee; You deserve my best, yea, utmost, For You’ve paid the price for me. Life seems young, and looks inviting, But I do not know the hour, When this life shall…
As we think about this subject, what comes to mind about your own life? For myself, as I look back to my teenage years, and even my twenties, I see the lack of this principle—the principle of being “swift to hear and…
God designed us to serve, yet we have a difficult time getting the message that this is God’s call for our lives. Jesus took the time to school His disciples on servanthood. Let’s go to school with them and learn some…
For if you become not again as little children, and be born again, as saith the Scripture, you shall not receive the truly existent Father, nor shall you ever enter into the kingdom of heaven. For in what way is a…
I came across a phrase in the book Charting a Course for Youth, by Bro. Gary Miller, that served as the inspiration for this message. This book is about helping youth get a good start in life. A certain phrase jumped out…
Men of thought, men of action. Men who are not for sale. Men who are honest to the heart’s core. Men who will condemn wrong in friend or foe, in themselves as well as others. Men whose consciences are as steady as the…
A bit of honest soul-searching is often good for us. Young people sometimes have the idea that they can be lukewarm in their devotion to Jesus Christ and get serious and holy when they are older. This is a tragic…
You only get to be young once, so get everything you can out of it! In baseball, you get three strikes before you are “out.” So, if you are up to bat and you miss the first swing, it is no big deal—you still have two…
Rise up, My Love, and come away, My Fair One, come with Me; My love, My Dove, My Perfect One, For I have chosen thee. My arms will bear you upward, My strength will make you strong; My love for you is better, And this…
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed,” says James 5:16. Through my Christian walk, I have realized the importance of this verse. This verse is a huge key for a young man to…
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