Teens & Tithing (3)
Thought No. 3: You’re going to reap what you sow Galatians 6:7 says, “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”…
Is God on Your Back-Burner?
Photo by Phil Kenyon I’m sure you all have heard someone refer to an aspect of their life as being on the back-burner. In general it means the person is…
Friendship
Photo by Abby Tolsma Have you ever struggled with friendships? Maybe you don’t have friends or your friends have hurt you. I’ve been there more than once and more than…
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…