http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/ Devotional thoughts to fuel your life, challenge your thinking, and hoist your spirit. (And possibly help you study for your Sunday School lesson.) en-us http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/3-210.html a Sunday School lesson about 'no excuses' repentance and divine forgiveness; based on Psalm 32. http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/3-210ibs.html a Sunday School lesson about Ruth's commitment to Naomi and her God; based on the International Bible Studies http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/2-210.html Pity many of the sheep I see every day. They have no Shepherd. They fend for themselves. http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/2-210ibs.html God worked with the repentant Ninevites -- will I be graciously flexible? God worked with unrepentant Jonah -- do I throw up my hands too soon? Which do I prefer to be -- redeemer or judge? http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/1-210.html Many folks remember God. At times they profess to see Him at work. But even in their remembering, they forget. http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/1-210ibs.html Jonah and Nineveh...and I. How willing am I to help bring a 'foe' back into right relationship with God? http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/13-110.html The day comes when all those created in His likeness and image shall stand before the Creator. Nobody shall avoid that day. Nobody shall miss that encounter. When the Creator calls that time, no creature shall have the option or the ability to ignore Him. http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/13-110ibs.html The woman had a treasure she could have kept for her own pleasure. But she chose to "waste" it on Jesus. What tangible and intangible treasures do you have? http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/12-110.html Matthew 24:1-14 -- How alert and discerning am I? Could I swayed by deceivers? What effect is iniquity having on me? Is my spiritual commitment now sufficient to carry me through to the end? http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/12-110ibs.html I like life's highs (even though sometimes I find myself dreading the lows that I know are sure to come). But we have to come down. I'm glad Jesus comes down with us! http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/11-110.html Part of my calling in this life is to make myself ready. And part of making myself ready is wearing now the garment for the occasion then. The bride is to be clothed in clean, white, fine linen. How do I wear that now? http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/11-110ibs.html Think of every aspect of your life as doing business for your soul. Make sure you get the best deal! What are giving in exchange for your soul? http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/10-110.html For some three years the disciples and other followers of Jesus had awaited this day. Now it had arrived! Jesus would at last take His rightful place as King of a reinvigorated Israel. But they missed a significant point! http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/9-110.html He had done a lot for God and for others, but 'this one thing' that Jesus talked about was too much. http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/9-110ibs.html Should I move 'there' because I will be more appreciated? Do I handle personal rejection in a godly manner? http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/8-110ibs.html I want Jesus' rest for my soul! What is the connection between Jesus' meekness and lowliness...and my soul's rest? http://www.anabaptists.org/clp/youth/8-110.html What do you do when someone has wronged you so intensely that you can't forget it? Forgive! (Of course.)