Topic: Salvation
Author: Larry Ely (Student Ministries)
Every tattoo tells a story: some good, some bad, and some funny. Some tattoos were just a big mistake, but others have profound meaning and purpose behind them. In some circles, getting a tattoo can seem rebellious or …
Topic: Making Disciples
Author: Larry Ely (Student Ministries)
My dad taught me how to snow ski at Seven Springs ski resort in Pennsylvania when I was very young. I started on the bunny slope and progressed to the green hills. I learned …
Topic: Love People
Author: Larry Ely
Hungry person after hungry person entered the community center today hoping for food. They came for free groceries. A man came alone carrying an empty box to put food in. A woman came with her kids and put …
Topic: Equipped
Author: Larry Ely
The first time I rode a zip-line, I screamed as I flew though the forest and then started to enjoy the amazing ride. As I emerged from the trees, I became nervous again as the zip-line screamed over Lake …
Topic: Devotion
Author: Larry Ely
Growing up, my favorite pet was my cat “Blacky”. At the age of 5 or 6, my cat quickly became my best friend. He played with me, slept with me, and followed me around the house. He …
Topic: Failure
Author: Larry Ely (Youth Pastor)
The Set Up:
Usually, I am pretty good at video games. I can hold my own playing Call of Duty, Halo, Destiny, Battlefront, Madden, and most racing games. On this particular day, my kids talked me …
Topic: Fear & Freedom
Author: Sydney Francis (Donelson M.S.)
Since I was three, I have been dancing. Dancing is not only my hobby, but it’s also my passion. I have enjoyed and performed many different kinds of dance including: ballet, lyrical, acro, …
Topic: Discipline & Honor
Author: Tyler Francis (Donelson H.S.)
I have played football since I was six years old. This upcoming season will be will be my senior year of high school football where I play Tight End and Defensive End for …
Topic: Faith & Action
Author: Dan Ely (Biologist & Fish Whisperer)
I was so excited to go on the long awaited deep sea fishing trip to Acapulco, Mexico. I could hardly sleep as I lay in bed waiting to get up with the …
Topic: Perseverance & Patience
Author: Dan Ely (Mentor & Friend)
When I was 10 years old my family moved from Dayton, Ohio to Redondo Beach, California. Our house was on a hill and from the living room window I could see the …
Topic: Faith
Author: Ian Miller (Youth Leader)
In the ‘70s, American film-goers were introduced to Luke Skywalker, a teenaged moisture farmer living on a desert planet and dreaming of getting away to see the galaxy and fight the Galactic Empire. His story …
Topic: Relationships/Dating
Author: Keilah Tawney (Bradley H.S.)
Movies upon movies are filled with the perfect couples. The Prince (who happens to be perfect) always finds his true love, his Princess (who is always very beautiful). It is easy for me to watch …
