Youth
Pass It On
These days, you see a lot of people using their social media platforms to talk about themselves. But Scripture is filled with stories about "influencers" who made a name for themselves talking about Jesus is and what Jesus came to do. In this 20-day devotional series from Grow Curriculum, we'll be challenged to share the good news of Jesus like the early apostles did.
The Greatest Gift of Christmas in ASL
In this seven-day plan for teenagers and young adults, you’ll get to read all about the greatest gift of Christmas that comes through Jesus and how we can experience it all in American Sign Language.
I Have Questions: Suicide
We all have a tendency to hide things in our lives. And the more serious something is, the more likely we are to keep it hidden. One of those things for many high schoolers is suicidal thoughts. This week, instead of keeping suicidal thoughts hidden, we’ll discover how bringing them to light by telling someone can be the first step toward healing.
God's Promises For The Hungry Heart, Part 4
Promises! Who doesn't want certainty. We CAN depend on God! It has been said there are around 1600 promises in the Old and New Testaments. The following verses can help you draw near to the Lord and rest. God's word has promises you want in your heart regarding dating, anger, hope, money, trust, suffering and even sex. Stop relying on empty promises people make. Lean on God's promises.
Control Controllables: Coaching to Inspire
It is standard coach-speak to tell players to control what they can control. The list of controllables can vary slightly, but the theme is the same: it is wasted energy to focus on the things we can’t control when, instead, we should focus on what we can control. We tell our players to control controllables, but, as coaches, do we control controllables?
Real
Figuring out how to make and keep real friendships can be hard work. Maybe it’s just easier to keep our friendships on the surface. These days, when “friends” are just a click or a follow away, it’s more important than ever to figure out what true friendship really looks like. We’ll explore real friendships in this 20-day devotional series from Grow Curriculum.
Journey Witnesses
Because ignoring the great commission is not an option. Jesus left us with the great responsibility to go and make disciples, to be witnesses, and to be his hands and feet in this world. Don’t leave something so important to chance. This reading plan is created to help you make disciples who make disciples. Use this reading plan the Awana Journey Bible Study book entitled Witnesses.
Graduation Day!
You made it, graduate! Congrats! You put in the hard work, stayed up late to write those papers, studied long hours for that final test. We commend you for finishing. We’ve compiled 5 character sketches of people in the Bible who “graduated” to new responsibilities and the traits that helped them to be successful in their next steps of life. Step into their shoes and learn from these heroes.
C. S. Lewis on Love
In his own unique style, Lewis delves into the nuances of the tricky thing that is love. Do we love too much or too little? If we are to love God with all our hearts, what will then be left for others? Thought-provoking excerpts that challenge us on the call to love God and those around us.