Thankful for Christ’s Church
Photo by Phil Kenyon This weekend I spent some time at a young adults retreat. Approximately 100 of us gathered together at a church to spend time enjoying various activities…
Teens & Tithing (2)
Thought No. 2: Tithing is safer than a safe deposit box Matthew 6:19–21 says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where…
Preparing for Confession of Faith, Part 2:
Part 2: Why the Interview with the Consistory? Editor’s note: Since it is coming to that time of the year when young people across our federation stand and make…
Teens & Tithing (1)
Thought No. 1: Tithing teaches us to put God first Deuteronomy 12:6 says, “There you shall take your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes, the heave offerings of your…
Preparing to Make Confession of Faith, Part 1
Part 1: Confession of Faith Editor’s note: Since it is coming to that time of the year when young people across our federation think about standing and making profession…
Theology: Justification
By Rev. Mark Kelderman & Rev. Maarten Kuivenhoven If I knew your bank account number and deposited two million dollars into your account, I would have imputed (reckoned, declared,…
We are Looking for a Few Teens…
… who will end the old year and begin the new year praying, “Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20). Teens who commit to pray this prayer—to really pray this prayer—are committing…
How to See God
Read: Luke 2:8-20 Did you ever notice this: That the shepherds twice stood in the presence of God that night the angel appeared unto them? The first time was when…
Mary Was Just A Teenager
Mary was just a teenager… Yet the angel didn’t ask her, “If you think you’re up for this.” Nor did He say, “When you’re old enough to handle it, this…
Mega Phobia (ie. Great Fear!)
Luke 2:9, “And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.” Have you ever…