God created you with unique gifts to use for His kingdom. No one else in the world has your set of talents and abilities. Likewise we all struggle with different stuff too.
Think about the areas below that regularly distract you from your walk with God:
Boyfriend/girlfriend
Friendships
TV
Computer
Songs
Drugs
Movies
Bad attitude
Desire to be liked/ included
Low self esteem
Alcohol
temper
Laziness
Fear
Jam packed schedule
Sex
Hebrews 4:15-16 [...]

What was the last sporting event you attended?
All sports have one thing in common: They all have crazy fans. Whether it’s football, basketball, volleyball, or baseball, there’s usually an obnoxious group of people screaming at the top of their lungs, making a scene. They’re pretty fun to watch actually.
The Bible is full of people who [...]

His name is Evan Baxter. Once upon a time, he was a congressman, and his life was pretty sweet until God (Morgan Freeman) commands him to build an ark. All of a sudden, freaky animals follow him around in twos and a mountain-man beard keeps sprouting on his face. When he finally agrees to build [...]

Big parties are awesome. I would love to go to the Super bowl someday or Times Square on New Year’s Eve. I can’t even imagine what it’s like to be surrounded by thousands of people with tons of confetti everywhere.
If you could go to any party, what would it be?
If you didn’t already know, our [...]

Google the word “love” and you’ll get over 930 million hits. That’s a lot of people with a lot of opinions on love. Our trusty friends at Wikipedia define love as “emotions and experiences related to a sense of affection.” Renowned poet Robert Frost says “Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.”
What about [...]

Today we’re going to read about an ordinary woman that God used in an extraordinary way.
A little Background:
King Xerxes ruled over the conquered Jewish people. One day, he needed to find a wife, so he sent his scouts to find the best looking babe.
Read Esther 2:7b
This girl, who was also known as Esther, was lovely [...]

It’s time to plug your ears. If you’ve ever watched American Idol, you know that the funniest part of the show is the beginning. Week after week, thousands of people wait to audition – hoping to become famous. Guess what? Most of them can’t carry a TUNE. It’s hilarious to watch, but not so funny [...]

Sometimes “serving” means sitting at Jesus’ feet
Think about everything that demands part of your time each week:
Sports
School
Job
Church
Clubs
Applying for college
Band
Homework
Friends
Family
MaxImpact
Small group
Myspace
With all the weekly activities that have to be done, it’s easy to get stressed out. How would you describe your usual stress meter:
Pretty relaxed? Sometimes tense? Off-the-charts stressful?
The Bible gives us a great example of [...]

I know it’s hard to believe, but David (your student minster) was once your age. Decades ago, when he was a junior, our student ministry went to Florida for a conference. (He was the ONLY high schooler on a trip full of middle school girls). While on the plane ride down, my (Jennifer’s) little sister, [...]

Read Deuteronomy 6:4-7…
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you [...]