Posts from 2020 (Page 6)
Surviving Zoom Fatigue
About 15 minutes into one of our latest virtual youth ministry gatherings, I was already spent. Don’t get me wrong – I love my teens and I was grateful for the technology to be able to see some of their faces and connect. At the same time, I felt “over it.” I wanted to leave our meeting right then. I never signed up to be an online youth minister. I am a people person. Nothing beats an in-person connection. I am…
Talking with Your Kids about Difficult News
helping your kids process what they’re seeing and hearing Jonathan McKee If you have kids under 18, then the last few weeks…scratch that…months have probably invoked more fear and unrest than they have ever experienced looking at the world around them. First Covid-19, then the tragic killing of George Floyd, then the outbreak of violence in the streets… all of these issues dividing people instead of united them. Millions of American homes have news channels on right now that aren’t…
Only Girl
Only Girl Main Point of Discussion: God’s design for sex and relationships is the best (and most fulfilling). The Song: “Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna The video has spent some time at #1. The lyrics reveal two opposing viewpoints on sex and relationships that our culture struggles with. Since Rihanna is— as the American Psychological Association puts it—“sexualized,” it’s a bit surprising to hear her singing about wanting what sounds like a monogamous relationship. Introducing the Song: Let’s…