Singleness is neither a disease that needs to be cured, nor is it a carpe diem season of life. From the proper perspective, singleness is very strategic in God's economy — whether for a season or for a lifetime. Here are 10 ways you can make the most of your single years: 1. Know that … [Read More...]
3 Keys for Leading Young Adults to Serve in the Church
“Last call for childcare workers!” This is the tune of the typical invitation to the young adults in our churches. To those making the ask, I’m sure they are well-intentioned and … [Read More...]
Why You Should Always Pray First
I recently took a team of students on a spring break mission trip to Utah. The ministry there is extraordinarily difficult; the spiritual warfare is intense. The area we were in is … [Read More...]
How the Gospel is Like an Earthquake
A couple of years ago, I experienced my first earthquake. At the time, I was living in Texas on the second floor of an apartment complex. I had just gotten out of bed and was standing in the bathroom when the entire room began to move back and forth. It wasn’t really shaking; it was waving. At … [Read More...]
4 Reasons to Celebrate Your Teams
I love a party! I’m the girl who carries “emergency sprinkles” and a bag of confetti in her purse—because you never know when you may need them, right? However, a celebration is more than confetti being thrown and adding sprinkles atop a delicious bakery item. Instead, celebration is a way to help … [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. “Three Christian Misconceptions About Muslims” by J.D. Greear When the average Westerner hears “Muslim,” a number of images come to mind—mostly … [Read More...]
3 Questions to Gauge Your Spiritual Life
Have you thought lately about how much your spiritual life matters? I was talking with a friend the other day about how easy it us for us to “check off” our spiritual life, as if it were just a task to be done. It’s also easy for us to feel like, “I know Jesus, so that’s enough.” Our aim as … [Read More...]
3 Apps for Helping Young Adults Share their Faith
I spent half of March on the white, sandy beaches of Florida during spring break. Rough gig, I know. As beautiful as the beaches and crystal water may be, what was even more beautiful was the passion of hundreds of college students joining me for BeachReach, each eager to share their faith with … [Read More...]
He Is Risen!
“He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.” Romans 4:25 (CSB) From all of us at LifeWay Young Adults, we celebrate Resurrection weekend with you. May we celebrate that Jesus is alive! … [Read More...]