Is it biblical? 2 Timothy 3:16–17
Is it helpful? 1 Corinthians 10:23
Is it selfish? 1 Corinthians 10:24, 33
With what does it identify me? 1 Corinthians 10:25–30
Does it cause others to sin? 1 Corinthians 10:25–30, 32
Does it glorify God? 1 Corinthians 10:31
Is it Christ-like? 1 Corinthians 11:1
Many young people desire to please God in their lives but wonder how a book full of events from long ago can have any relevance for them today. Diligence is required of their youth leaders, parents, pastors, or mentors to teach them how to use the Bible in a practical way, but it can be […]
After carefully studying a passage to determine what it says and what it means, it is time to apply the message of God’s Word to our lives. Without such application, we may as well have never heard the message in the first place (James 1:22–25).
Pray and ask God to show you something from His […]
People do not think unless they write or talk. If discussion is a valuable way to help people learn, then writing, which is done individually, can be just as valuable if not more so. In order to write, a thought must be generated and then put in written form. Use these ideas to get your […]
General Principles
Insist on the proper respect—don’t allow disrespect for the Word of God or prayer.
Talking
Posture
Mental wandering
Playing around
Encourage group participation on occasion in reading, application, discussion, or prayer.
Try to finish devotions just before lights out.
Remember the following:
Most campers, probably 90%, don’t have family devotions at home.
All […]
Introduction
Not every problem is a discipline problem; some problems are personal.
Problems develop when a situation deviates from God’s will.
Most problems involve improper actions, words, thoughts, and attitudes.
General Principles
Every problem has a solution.
Youth problems are usually an extension of home problems.
Don’t ever expect teenagers to act like adults. They’re not […]
Teacher—know thoroughly and familiarly the lesson you wish to teach. In other words, teach from a full mind and a clear understanding.
Learner—gain and keep the attention and interest of the pupils on the lesson. Refuse to teach without attention.
Language—use words understood in the same sense by both teacher and pupil—language clear and […]
Suggestions from Veteran Ironwood Counselors
Cabin Devotions
Ask God during the day to show you what these young people need. Be sensitive.
Have each camper pray out loud but avoid pressure.
Make sure campers sit up during cabin devotions.
Make devotions short and to the point.
Use testimonies—giving thanks, lessons learned, decisions made, etc.
List specific […]
But there is forgiveness with Thee. Psalm 130:4
Abuse
Ephesians 4:29
Ephesians 4:31–32
Ephesians 6:4
Colossians 3:21
1 John 4:18
Acceptance
1 John 4:10
1 John 4:19
Accountability
Ecclesiastes 12:14
Matthew 12:36–37
Romans 14:12
Colossians 3:23–25
Advice
Proverbs 13:10
Proverbs 15:12, 22
Proverbs 20:18
Alcohol
Proverbs 20:1
Proverbs 21:17
Ephesians 5:18
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Anger
Psalm 4:4
Psalm 37:8–9
Proverbs 15:1
Ephesians 4:26
James 1:19–20
Appearance
1 Samuel 16:7
Proverbs 31:30
1 Peter 3:3–4
Authority
Exodus 20:12
Romans 13:1–2
Titus 3:1–2
1 Peter 2:13
Boasting
Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 27:2
Galatians 6:14
James 3:5
Body care
Romans 6:13
1 Corinthians 3:16–17
1 Corinthians […]
Lay aside every weight, and . . . sin. Hebrews 12:1–2
Put Off → Put On
Anger (Proverbs 14:17) → Self-control (Galatians 5:24–25)
Bad language (Ephesians 4:29) → Edification (Psalm 19:14)
Bad motives (1 Samuel 16:7) → Pure motives (Proverbs 5:21)
Bitterness (Hebrews 12:15) → Tenderheartedness (Colossians 3:12–15)
Boasting/conceit (James 4:16) → Humility (Proverbs 27:2)
Complacency […]