The right and wrong of the moral and emotional benefits of marriage have been debated, but few have looked at the economics, until now. According to new research Family Research Council, the breakdown of the family is at the core of our economic crises. As America continues to weather a tough economic storm, is would be wise to look at the influence of family structure on economics.
As a seminary student, I am always looking for more information about the Bible. As I study to become a pastor for other people, it is extremely important that I learn all I can about the Bible and that I utilize all of the resources that are available to me. I had never heard of a Bible search until recently, but doing them has radically changed my ability to learn and process information about the Bible.
There is a wealth of youth ministry resources from a variety of arenas. Colleagues can suggest what has been popular with their groups previously, and members of the group may already be aware of these activities. Keeping up traditions can be comforting and it can help with confidence and bonding for those familiar with the subject to explain it to others.
We have all heard the theories expounded by the Da Vinci Code and “New Atheists”. Stated simply, they believe that the gospels were written and “fleshed out” 300 years after the fact. Some even question whether or not Jesus actually existed.