Who Am I, and What Am I Here For?

September 19, 2021
Julia Pickerill
Westerville

Jesus changes Simon's name to Peter, showing him that he has an identity (and a purpose) that comes from God.

What You Need to be Successful in Life
What You Need to be Successful in Life
October 17, 2021
Eric Pickerill
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2 Timothy 1

Young people need to be launched into the future in order to be successful. Paul's investment in Timothy gives us a model for how someone is not only launched into ministry, but into any calling that God gives a young person.

How to Give a Blessing
How to Give a Blessing
October 10, 2021
Julia Pickerill
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Numbers 6:22-27

Scripture is full of demonstrations of blessing and the power of our words, and this 'priestly blessing' gives us a model from which to learn this practice ourselves... to speak intentional words of blessing over others in our life, to understand the spiritual power of our words, and to take seriously our ability to impact those around us by being blessing-givers.

Why Adults and Children Must Be Disciplined
Why Adults and Children Must Be Disciplined
October 3, 2021
Rich Nathan
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Hebrews 12:4–11

The writer of Hebrews reminds us that discipline is something that is essential to growth. God shows us that the context of discipline is the loving relationship between a parent and a child.

How To Save A Life
How To Save A Life
September 26, 2021
Eric Pickerill
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Mark 10:13–16

Jesus brought children into the center of his ministry and made it clear that they are at the center of the kingdom. He welcomed those younger than him, included them, and blessed them.... even when those around him were pushing children into the margins.

Who Am I, and What Am I Here For?
Who Am I, and What Am I Here For?
September 19, 2021
Julia Pickerill
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Matthew 16:16–18

Jesus changes Simon's name to Peter, showing him that he has an identity (and a purpose) that comes from God.

How to Deepen a Child's Spiritual Life
How to Deepen a Child's Spiritual Life
September 12, 2021
Rich Nathan
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1 Samuel 3

Samuel has encounters with God that he doesn’t understand apart from the coaching and guidance of Eli.

How to Share Your Faith
How to Share Your Faith
September 5, 2021
Eric Pickerill
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Deuteronomy 6; Psalms 78

In Deuteronomy 6, Israel is reminded that they have responsibility for depositing the knowledge of God and awareness of His revelation in those who come after them.