Hope is motivating and life-giving. Hope is what keeps us believing, keeps us persevering, and keeps us joyful. Hope is why we remain faithful.
Humility & Prayer
Prayer is a humble submission to God Most High and an acknowledgment that we depend upon God’s mercy and grace. That’s why Jesus’ parable in Luke 18 is a great starting point for prayer.
Trust God No Matter What
When we trust that God is with us in our suffering, we discover something more powerful and meaningful than having God rescue us out of our suffering.
See It to Have It (Daniel Generation: week 5)
What we say to the next generation doesn’t stick like what they see in us. The next generation is looking for those with integrity and credibilty to model their lives and faith after.
We are building the faith of the next generation. Our Student Ministries has put together resources to help your teenager build better relationships and view them through a Biblical worldview.
Honor God Above All Else (Daniel Generation: week 3)
It is hard to honor someone when you don’t believe in them. Daniel had a resilient faith in God and he was unwavering in his faithfulness to honor God above all else.
Wisdom For Knowledge (Daniel Generation: week 2)
We process more information in one day than those over 5 decades ago processed in a whole year. While we live in a world with access to unlimited knowledge in our pockets or purses, our culture lacks the wisdom to process this information.
Daniel and his three Hebrew colleagues were educated and trained in the culture of Babylon. They had something that made them stand out in this culture who was resisting God—wisdom.
A Daniel Generation seeks God’s wisdom for the knowledge they’ve acquired. Scripture informs us
that wisdom comes only from God so when we need wisdom, we can seek Him for the wisdom we need. The Daniel Generation shines brighter because their wisdom stands out.
Faith For Exiles (Daniel Generation: week 1)
We all are exiles in a type of Babylon. The story of Daniel is part of an exilic thread in scripture that models for us unwavering faithfulness to God in a culture that is resisting God.
Daniel Generation Resources
We want to equip you to live a faith that stands out in a culture shutting God out so you can equip the next generation to follow your example. Here are some resources to help you grow in your faith, understand the Bible to guide your beliefs and actions, and equip the next generation in your household.
Books
Faith For Exiles by David Kinnaman & Mark Matlock
Generation Z Unfiltered: Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak
Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton
Believe: Living the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus, General Editor, Randy Frazee
Live No Lies by John Mark Comer
Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy and Sandra Stanley
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles that Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
How Not to Read the Bible by Dan Kimball
Another Gospel by Alisa Childers
Workbooks
Podcasts
Growing Leaders Podcast with Tim Elmore
Have a New Kid By Friday Podcast with Kevin Leman
Parent Cue Live Podcast
