Next Generation

Franklin Graham: The Gospel—A Matter of Life or Death

During the Vietnam War, Ronald Reagan spoke about why Americans must treasure their freedom: “Freedom is a fragile thing, and it’s never more than one generation away from extinction.” Similarly, Christians must contend for the faith in every generation. God has entrusted us with the responsibility to go “make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19) and to be His light “for salvation to the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47). That’s why I am so excited that more than a thousand pastors and ministry leaders from nearly 60 European countries gathered in Berlin, Germany, May 27-30, to recommit themselves […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: Teaching Children to Love

This being the “Love Month” the topic of love is worthy of discussion …even in a parenting article. In fact, teaching children the proper understanding of love might be one of the most neglected areas of parenting. And, that neglect might be very damaging for a child’s future success in life. At first glance it sounds very worldly to challenge a parent to raise a child to be a great lover. But should we let our children gain this expertise by encouraging them to watch television shows like “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette”? This is what the world around us […]

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Stand Out on Your College Applications

Getting accepted to your dream college can be a competitive process. College Fair Circuit Coordinator and Director of College Planning at Westminster Academy, Donna Payner offers the following tips to help students stand out in the college application process.   Activities When doing the resume or activities part of the application, talk about what your role was in the club, not what the purpose of the club. What did you personally contribute to the club? Look for opportunities to highlight leadership roles, especially if there’s been a progression from being a member to committee chairman then elected president. Not everyone […]

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Selecting A College That Will Shape Your Future

Anticipating the move from high school to adulthood is an exciting time for students looking forward to spreading their wings and making their own way in the world. However, it can also be overwhelming trying to narrow down all the options to find the perfect path. It’s a matter of individual choice based on each student’s gifts and talents, personality and calling that requires research and prayer. Certainly, the campus community, friendships made and opportunities available can set students on a trajectory that will shape their future. How do you determine which way to go? To help with that discovery […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: Three Verses for Youth… And the Rest of Us!

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NKJV). Shortly after I became a follower of Christ at age seventeen, someone told me three very important verses for young believers to know. I distinctively remember immediately writing them in the flyleaf of my Bible. Over those first months of my Christian walk, only God knows how many times I referred to them until they were forever locked in the memory bank of my mind.  Over these five decades of Christian living, I have owned dozens of Bibles in […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins – A Continuing Legacy of Faith in Fort Lauderdale

A Spiritual father to many, Dr. O.S. Hawkins helped lay the foundations of faith in Fort Lauderdale, leading First Baptist Fort Lauderdale, as pastor, for 15 years through a period of revival and growth in the 1980’s that included construction of the landmark church in the heart of downtown and establishment of the beloved Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant. An iconic pastor, prolific author and passionate advocate for Israel, Hawkins currently serves as chancellor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary but keeps Fort Lauderdale close to his heart, returning often as an honorary speaker at the church he formerly pastored and acting […]

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Rob Hoskins: 6 Ways to Engage Your Teen in Healthy Spiritual Rhythms 

With the school bells dismissing kids for summer, the break in normal routine begs the question — how can we, as parents, grandparents, guardians and mentors, use this time strategically to encourage the next generation to engage in healthy spiritual habits in every season?  In OneHope’s Global Youth Culture study, when focusing on data from North America, more than half of surveyed teens said they were Christians, but only 8% displayed traits of engaging in healthy spiritual formation habits, like regularly reading the Bible.  The formative teenage years usher in challenging questions as young people wrestle with direction for their lives, what […]

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Dr. Debra A. Schwinn: Commissioning the Next Generation of Leaders

Springtime at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is one of my favorite times of the year. As we approach commencement, the campus buzzes with excitement for what’s to come. For many, it’s a quickly approaching summer break. For the 760 eligible graduates in the Class of 2024, it’s the next chapter as they embrace their full potential as new leaders in the workforce or advance their career plans through further studies.    An investment in the future Despite the busyness of the season, I take time to reflect on the past two semesters. Each academic year, our faculty, staff and […]

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Kevin Enders: The Warmth of A Home

We have this tradition at 4KIDS where every Christmas season we gather all our foster and adoptive families for big Christmas parties in our different regions. One part of that Christmas party is our gingerbread house competition. We break out into groups and decorate all of these gingerbread houses, which with hundreds of kids in one room, you can imagine, is quite the sight!  Home in the Warmth One of my first years going to these Christmas parties as 4KIDS’ President, there was a young boy who eagerly recruited me to be on his gingerbread house team. His little brother […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: God’s Promise to Israel

I will bring back the captives of My people Israel; They shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; They shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them; They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them. I will plant them in their land, And no longer shall they be pulled up From the land I have given them,” Says the Lord your God. (Amos 9:14–15 NKJV) God’s promise kept One of the greatest tangible proofs that the Bible is true is the way prophecies are made and fulfilled and the way promises are made and kept. The most […]

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