Youth

In this series, Dr. Karl Benzio explores how God designed our minds and examines depression through a Biblical lens, covering its causes, symptoms, and pathways to freedom. 
 
Thanks to OneHope and Dr. Karl Benzio, founder of Lighthouse Network, for this plan. For more information, visit: http://lighthousenetwork.org/ or please call the 24/7 helpline at 844-Life-Change (844-543-3242).

Breaking Free From Depression

Society puts a lot of importance on what clothes a person wears. So maybe you are wondering what the Bible has to say about how we should present ourselves - does it even matter? This seven-day plan will help you realize that it does matter because you are a child of God. For more content, check out finds.life.church 

Clothing

The Bible can sometimes be confusing, especially for kids and new believers. This reading plan explains 7 Biblical concepts brought up in the book of Matthew, to help you understand the book more completely. This material is taken from the Action Bible Study Bible ESV.

A Kid's Guide To Matthew

Why does Christmas slay? That’s the question we are going to be answering as we explore the gift that is the Christmas story. Christmas slays because God dwelt among us. Jesus is the ultimate gift, a Light in the darkness. So come along as we celebrate the gift of Jesus and experience the joy and the magnitude of the Christmas story.

Christmas Slays

In this unprecedented season of “social distancing,” we’re all probably feeling a bit lonelier than usual. Even if you’re naturally more introverted, the “comfort” of quarantine has worn off by now and you miss people. So, what can we learn and how can we grow closer to Jesus through this loneliness? And could the answer have something to do with helping someone else with their own feelings of isolation?

Alone

We’ve all wondered who we are, what makes us unique, and how we’re supposed to make a difference in the world. It may not feel like a big deal, but how you spend your free time says a lot about who you are and what you care most about. It’s easy to feel like our interests and talents are just random, but the truth is that God created each of us with a purpose to do amazing things. For the next 28 days, we’ll see how the hobbies and interests you love might be exactly how God works through you.

Made to Be

This 3-day plan shows children that prayer is talking to God and listening to what he says in reply. Young people will discover that we can pray about anything, anytime, anywhere. The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora.

Guardians Of Ancora Bible Plan: Ancora Kids Learn To Pray

It is standard coach-speak to tell players to control what they can control. The list of controllables can vary slightly, but the theme is the same: it is wasted energy to focus on the things we can’t control when, instead, we should focus on what we can control. Control controllables.

Control Controllables: Playing Fearless

Dating can be complicated, especially when there is so much pressure to find “the one.” Whether you’re in a relationship currently, just went through a breakup, or focusing on other things right now, you’ll find ways to keep a healthy perspective on dating in this devotional.