Posts with the category “ryan-young”

For those that have graduated from high school, college or beyond know that it’s an exciting time but it can also be a time of uncertainty. While one chapter closes you may or may not know what the next chapter will bring. Here’s a few things that I believe that people that graduate need. There’s so much more that could be added to this list but I narrowed it down to 5!  Read More

According to Barna research, “More than seven out of ten Americans (72%) claim they have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ that is important in their life today. But a survey examining some of the other commitments that adults make – and avoid – suggests that people are inconsistent in their spiritual perspectives.”  Read More

TRUTH What is truth? Some think that it’s whatever you want it to be. The key in defining this depends on what worldview you hold to. A Biblical worldview is what really shows someone what truth really is. Truth is the Word, and the Word is Truth. You want to know how to reach anyone for Christ? The Word. In reaching people for Jesus we must point them to the Word and in doing so we will point them...  Read More

I hope that this article has helped you see why I think church camp is important for children and students. When you think about it, a person only has so many opportunities to go to church camp. I will say that it is also a blessing to go and serve as a sponsor as well. Does it wear you out? Yes for sure, but it is a blessing as well. I’ll end with these ways you can be a part of camp while not attending:  Read More

In our culture to be in silence is not a common thing. In fact, many would say that that being in silence is uncomfortable. When we think of the discipline of solitude, it’s probably not practiced today many the masses. Solitude in Scripture is disconnecting from the chaos around us to be alone with God. We see Jesus do this all through the Gospels. If it were important for Him, shouldn’t it be important to us as followers of Him?  Read More

As we enter into a new year, I thought it would be an encouragement to look at some Truths about our Lord. The world is full of false truths and lies. It’s encouraging to me to find even in the midst of false hope a Hope then remains True forever. I pray that this encourages your walk and draws you closer to Christ!  Read More

Paul a lot of times would refer to himself as different things. In this verse it’s a prisoner of the Lord. We know that sometimes when he would pen these letters it would be from a jail cell. Yet he kept on writing.  Read More

As believers it seems like one thing that we don’t do in our Christian walk is actively engage people about and with the Gospel. Evangelism. Why is that? Are we afraid to say the wrong things? Do we try to be politically correct? Do we have an apathetic outlook? Do we have the mindset or, just let the church staff do that? Here’s some thoughts on why we as followers of Jesus should actively evangelize.  Read More

Have you ever been ashamed of something you’ve said or done or even thought? Of course we have. I know for me there have moments in life where I’ve been ashamed of my actions, thoughts or words.  Read More