Yesterday, I talked about a personal experience in my life and how it led to a more reflective situation in our home. I talked about a particular TV series and how it “seduces” viewers with its beauty and grandeur. I discussed how viewers become immersed in the imagery and then ...
Read More »The Dreaded Dirty Thirty
Our teen years are a time of discoveries, and when we get to celebrate our “Sweet Sixteen.” The twenties are a time of fun and frolic; we get to celebrate turning “Twenty-one” and bask in the privileges that being legal has to offer. Then, we turn thirty… The excitement grows ...
Read More »Kendrick Lamar in English Class: An Artist Gives Back
There is just something special about English classes. And I’m not saying that because English is my favorite subject. But it’s one of those subjects that incorporate all aspects of life—that’s because we all use words, in any language, to communicate. Even the entertainment industry celebrates English classes through movies ...
Read More »6 Reasons Being a Teen Rocks
Teenage years are a parent’s worst nightmare. They dread having to deal with temper tantrums, relationship drama, and “my-body-isn’t-perfect” meltdowns. Some parents pray so hard for their children’s survival throughout the teenage years—one would think being a teen is a deadly disease. Undoubtedly, adolescence is a tough time of self-discovery ...
Read More »Teens: God Is Raising Up a Generation of Power
Despite being hard-pressed on all sides by bad news and looming unrest, there’s a reality that also deserves attention: God is raising up a generation of youth that is moving with unprecedented power and focus. In ministering to and mentoring teenagers, I am witness a level of commitment that is ...
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