This past weekend, twenty-three students and a handful of adults went up to Michigan Christian Youth Camp for a retreat. Our theme was “Can You Hear Me Now?” and we focused on hearing God’s voice. Adam Hill presented our lessons and challenged us through his words and a few activities. Chris Lindsey led us in [...]

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said the following: “Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” (Matthew 5:14-16)
We have been created in the image of God to reflect the glory and character of God into a world covered by darkness. Christianity is not [...]

I read about this great new diet plan the other day. For breakfast, you could have four pop tarts and a cereal breakfast bar. Chocolate milk is your drink. Lunch consisted of a can of ravioli, some Doritos or potato chips, and a candy bar, with pop for your drink. Dinner is the best. You [...]

I love days like this one! One of our students was baptized by her dad. What a great moment!

This week in our small groups we talked about identity.
What defines us?
Who determines our worth?
Where do we find our value?
Identity is such a powerful thing, especially in the life of a teenager. After a dozen years of being defined primarily by their relationship with their family, teenagers begin to seek their own identity.
Unfortunately, there are [...]

As I have been following the news over the last couple of weeks, I have been amazed at the way the new President and his administration have been downplaying expectations regarding some of their initiatives. Not that this is new. Every election cycle, politicians make promises that people want to hear. They boldly talk about [...]