Children learn about consent when we respect their choices about us touching them. Many people love to hug children, but just because we are bigger, it does not give us the right.

“Be on your guard: stand firm in the faith; be courageous: be strong. Do everything in love.” (1 Cor 16:13-14 NIV).

After some very helpful suggestions from family and friends, and major editing by Carrie and Dave Reynolds, The Enormous TINY Experiment is now available on Amazon worldwide.

Genesis 1:26 has dual application: history and prophecy. Both must be clearly identified and not confused with each other.

Our behaviors can impact the whole world, and it is our Christian responsibility to act accordingly. There are many realistic ways that we can protect God’s world and everyone in it. We don’t have to do all the things, but we should try to do some.

God's word was recorded by some 35 authors, writing as they were moved by the Holy Spirit through the course of 1500 years (2 Tim 3:16; Heb 1:1-2; 2 Pet 1:20-21). Some were formally educated (like doctors, kings and public servants), while others were not (including fishermen and shepherds). Altogether we find well over 50 vocations mentioned in their writings.

Our Heavenly Father created us to need healthy, supportive relationships and communities to thrive. Unfortunately, in our modern day North American society, we often see brokenness.

My family, friends and ecclesia have been the biggest source of comfort and encouragement in my time in higher education.

Have you ever been asked: “Are you praying often?” My friends and I were recently asked this question during a Bible class. Most of us responded: “Not as much as we would like to.”

Imagine a relationship where you never listened to the other person...

It may seem like you’ve been abandoned now that you’re done with CYC and there isn’t another specific activity to take its place. But, like when you graduate from college, this is now your time to take all the training you’ve been given and start using it in the real world.

The Tidings is pleased to introduce “Coming of Age in Christ.” This special issue for 2021 is dedicated to briefly examining several issues young people face.