Acting For The Ukraine. . .
As the unimaginable continues to unfold in the Ukraine, the call for those of us distant from the situation is not a call to virtue signaling, but to any kind of tangible action we can take. I trust that we…
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Kintsugi and Kids. . . An Amazing Metaphor of Grace. . .
When I first read about Kintsugi, I was blown away, overwhelmed, and filled with joy about the work of restoration God does in our lives. I had never heard of Kintsugi until I read Mary Elizabeth Podles’ article on the…
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Four Words Of Life. . . Four Words Of Death. . .
A few years ago, a prominent Christian leader suggested that followers of Jesus living in today’s world would do well to “untether” themselves from the Old Testament. If I had followed that advice, I would have not only jettisoned a…
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GAYLE’s “abcdefu” – A Pop Music Discipleship Tool. . .
What is 17-year-old music sensation GAYLE teaching to our kids? What is 17-year-old music sensation GAYLE teaching us about our kids? Those are two very important questions that we’ve always been passionate about answering here at CPYU regarding any pop…
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Kids, Parents, & Smartphone Addiction. . . A Helpful Infographic. . .
Later this morning I’m headed into the CPYU studio to interview tech expert and author Chris Martin for an upcoming episode of our Youth Culture Matters podcast. Chris has written a fantastic new book, Terms of Service: The Real Cost of…
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Helping Kids Understand Love. . .
Happy Valentine’s Day! A few years ago, as I was eating my breakfast in a hotel lobby, I was reminded that it was the weekend we celebrate love and fill the pockets of the folks at Hallmark. A fifty-something husband…
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The Super Bowl and Glory-Seeking. . .
Super Bowl Sunday. It’s here. Most of us will be watching. Yes, it’s the game that is the culmination of the long NFL season where remaining team will be crowned this year’s best. But its so much more than that.…
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Will The Super Bowl Teach Kids On-Field Arrogance? . . .
We’ve watched lots of sports in our house. Chances are, your family has done the same. And like you (most likely), we’ll be watching along in two days as the Bengals meet the Rams in Super Bowl LVI. As we…
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Let’s Get Ready For Halftime! . . .
Get ready for this year’s “Pepsi Halftime Show.” It’s become such a big deal that many viewers hush the room and call everyone to attention when the first two-quarters of play end and the halftime show gets ready to begin. …
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Youth Workers And The Super Bowl: A Ministry Idea And Resource. . .
Well. . . here we go again! For many, next week’s Super Bowl won’t be about the big game, but about the advertising. The previews and teasers for the ads are starting to drop. . . yep, we have so…
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A Light-Hearted Look At Teenagers. . .
Last week I was in Nashville to speak at the Reformed Youth Ministries Youth Leader Training event. Along with catching up with old friends and the joy of making new connections, I was introduced to the music of Andy Gullahorn.…
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A Sunday “Something To Think About”. . .
On this day established and set apart by God for worship and rest, here are some wise words from Bernard of Clairvaux to read and ponder. . . “God alone can satisfy our desires. A man with a lovely wife…
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