Surely most of us have looked up into the sky and asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” Generally, that question comes at the crossroad of some important decision. Maybe it’s about choosing what to study in college. Perhaps it’s about choosing between this job or that one in this city or that one. Maybe it’s about whether to marry the person you are currently dating. It could even be about whether or not to retire. So we have this crossroad before us, and we want to know if God’s will is for us to choose to the … [Read more...]
The Best Thing to Do When You’re Stuck in Doubt
“But one of the Twelve, Thomas, was not with them when Jesus came…” (John 20:24). We have no record of where he was. We don’t know if he was caught in the marketplace or lingering at home. We aren’t privy to whether he was just moments away or whether he had decided not to join them altogether. We only know that Thomas was not there to see the risen Jesus. All of us know the feeling of kicking yourself for missing something. Sometimes it’s as simple as going to sleep before the 4th quarter of a football game; other times it’s … [Read more...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles, blogs, and podcasts from this past week that you may find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “Expect More from Young Men” by Jim Hamilton Hamilton presents the idea that our culture has lowered the bar for young men today. As followers of Christ, we are to expect more from young men in a world that needs them to step up. “Are You Ready to Lead These Young People?” by Tim Elmore Recent political movements around the world have been fueled by those under the age of 25. … [Read more...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles/blogs from this past week that you may have missed, but may be helpful to you as you work with young adults in your church and community. “10 Realities Every Young Leader Needs to Understand” by Ron Edmondson Ron understands what it means to lead young leaders. In this blog, Ron writes some of the things he has learned through experience that he can share with young leaders. “Diagnosis: Entitlement Leads to Chronic Disappointment” by Tim Elmore Entitlement is a trait that many have sensed is … [Read more...]