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2019
How to Honor God (and Your Parents) in the Middle of a Broken Home
Last month, we published an article that encouraged children in godly homes to take advantage of their parents’ Gospel investment by establishing good habits right now. But, not everyone has …
2019
Jesus is King. Amen and Amen!
Jesus is King, and we should let the whole world know. But how do we respond when the person saying it is Kanye West? We’re talking about the guy who …
2019
Youth Pastor, Preach God’s Word
Anyone who is a youth pastor for more than ten minutes knows how difficult it can be to run a student ministry. Summer camps, fundraisers, student drama, parents, sermon prep, …
2019
12 Ways to Build Spiritual Momentum Before Leaving Home
Students, the responsibility for the health of your soul is on you. Don’t just assume that you’ll be a mature Christian just because your parents are strong Christians. The reality …
2019
The Time to Do is Now (How Not to be Hearers Only)
“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” – James 2:14 In developed countries, we’re often told …
2019
What Does the Bible Say about Fighting Depression?
What does the Bible say about depression? Through the hope and mercy of Jesus Christ, we find that there is meaning in your depression. Christians, we have a hope that …
2019
3 Billion People Haven’t Heard the Name of Jesus. What Can You Do Today?
There are billions of people around the world that don’t know a Christian, don’t live within reach of a church, and haven’t even heard the name of Jesus. These men, …
2019
10 Ways to Identify and Develop Missionaries from Your Student Ministry
By Erik Odegard Student pastors have a unique opportunity to raise up missionaries from within their student ministries. During the 2019 Student Pastor Summit at Midwestern Seminary, I had the …
2019
The Painful (and Joyful) Christian Life
“God did not call us to a life of misery; He called us to a life of pain.” – John Piper “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, …