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Prodigal Son Rewritten
“Just come home, Ethan”—four words I never thought I would hear my dad say to my twenty-year-old younger brother. I almost could not even believe it. Come home? Did Dad just forget everything Ethan had put our family through in the past two years? I could not help but wonder. Then the anger set in…. View Article
To Go!
I could not even use the restroom. As the putrid smell filled my nose and numerous insects surrounded me, I thought I was going to throw up. However, this concrete hole in the ground was the only option for me and five of my friends in a rural village just outside of Ciudad Valles, Mexico…. View Article
Music … What’s the “Right” Answer?
Politics … religion … music … These are all discussion topics into which people tread very lightly, knowing their potential as landmines. If your personality is particularly passionate, you understand all the brou-ha-ha. As we venture into a potentially heated debate about music, I would like to offer this disclaimer up front: In offering one… View Article
Send Us Your Best Youth Group Pictures!
We’re looking for your best youth group pictures! Send us pictures of your youth group involved in activities such as trips, youth nights, etc. We will pick the top 3 pictures to be published in the Word Aflame Youth curriculum. Each picture chosen will receive a $25 award! To enter, just e-mail your pictures to youth@upci.org… View Article
The Christian’s Music
Twenty-two—the number of times instruments is mentioned in the Bible (NIV). Ninety—the number of times music is referred to in His Word. One hundred seven—the number of times singing is discussed. One hundred sixteen—the number of times song or songs is stated. Music obviously had a significant impact in ancient times and clearly has the… View Article