Young Adult Blog

Celebrating the Day of Entitlement—I Mean, Thanksgiving

Written by Adam Sanders

Has the attitude of Thanksgiving become a lost cause? American Thanksgiving is coming up Nov. 24, though it seems to get less attention every year. It’s the national holiday that is tucked...

Which One of the 10? (Christ’s Teaching on Thanksgiving)

Written by Gary Black

Jesus healed 10 lepers. How do their responses teach us the difference between appreciation and heartfelt thanksgiving? Lepers were unclean outcasts! No one wanted to be around them for fear that...

Why All the Riots in the Streets?

Written by Ron Kelley

Today there’s a lot of anger at injustice and corruption, a lot of disillusionment and frustration and a lot of the mob mentality. But what’s behind these trends and the wave of riots on...

A Thanksgiving to Remember

Written by Mike Bennett

Ingratitude has been called the most common sin. Consider these Thanksgiving memories for hints in combating this affliction. I’ve enjoyed my share of abundant Thanksgivings where the...

Our Spiritual Diet: Eat Your Cow!

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

The Bible talks about spiritual milk and spiritual meat. Many people don’t get either, and some try to live on only one or the other. But in our spiritual development, we need both. What do...

Bitterness or Joy? Do I Have a Choice?

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

Can we rise above our circumstances? How can we choose the way that leads to long-lasting happiness instead of misery, whatever life throws at us? Martha Washington once said, “I’ve...

Set Apart for God

Written by Melody Hess

In this world, acceptance by peers seems to trump just about everything else. What does the Bible say about fitting in with the world as opposed to standing out for God? As we go about our daily...

Keeping the Feast of Tabernacles While Achieving Success in College

Written by Erin Tootle

Since Church of God members take God’s command to observe the Feast of Tabernacles seriously, they run into the challenge of taking time off from college and work. What strategies are most...

God’s Calling: Two Faith-Building Experiences

Written by Eddie Johnson

When I was first learning about God and His way of life, it took me a long time to fully commit to Him. In the process He got my attention with two experiences that helped build my faith. Why did...