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 doesn’t go the way he expects, but he ends up getting his wish and he …
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 these relationships and hope for my Prince to come. It is easy to hope that …
Topic: Perfection
Author: Keilah Tawney (Bradley H.S.)
“Do your best”. Many people in my life tell me this and that my effort is what is most important. I believe my “best” should be 100 percent, but why don’t I achieve perfection in everything? Am I not trying hard enough? Not putting in enough time? Not capable? I …
Topic: Pain
Author: Larry Ely (Youth Pastor)
A few summers ago, I was at Kings Island amusement park with some students. We were totally pumped to ride one of the newer rollercoasters called the Banshee. We got in line and watched the people scream as the rollercoaster twisted, turned, and flipped around the track. “That looks sooooo …
Topic: Stupidity (Knowledge vs. Understanding)
Author: Larry Ely (Youth Pastor)
I like watching extreme sports and a while back I was watching this old show called “Max X” where they basically show clips of people doing insanely sick & crazy stunts and then totally mock them & make fun of their stupidity. So on this episode these crazy …
Topic: Money
Author: Josh Dawkins (Bradley H.S.)
“I don’t need all of this money. I already have enough.” … said no one ever. Everything is run by money. If you want something, your parents probably told you to save up and buy it yourself. Some things to think about are…
Topic: Trust
Author: Mike Donelson (Teacher @ Upper Arlington)
I couldn’t help but feel energized as John Cooper of Skillet belted out the chorus of “Feel Invincible”, the lead track of the band’s current album, Unleashed. “You make me feel invincible. I feel it, I feel it. Invincible.”
Despite feeling the energy of the song, I struggled to …
Topic: Destiny
Author: Devon Ely (Memorial M.S.)
“For centuries we feared the forces of darkness massing against us. We sought to hide & cower… no more. These Guardians show us what we are, what we have always been, and what we will be again. We are what remains of the light, and we will not be stamped …
Topic: Fear
Author: Tina Ely (Youth Leader)
If I were a character from the Wizard of Oz, I would be the cowardly lion. The lion, supposed king of the forest, was so afraid even his own tail would scare him. He hid from danger, cried when confronted, and shook with fear at the mere sound of the wizard. But he …
Topic: Perspective
Author: Larry Ely (Youth Pastor)
I walked up to the counter at Wendy’s and ordered a double cheeseburger, fries, and a small Dr. Pepper. The gal asked me “Would you like to Biggie size that?” I think about it…tempting, but “No thanks.” When I get the drink I noticed that it’s a medium. Well, it …
