If we recognize God in our lives, we must acknowledge Satan, too. This post explores how we talk with our children about Satan, and how we recognize Satan working in our lives.
That moment you realize the voice you’re hearing isn’t God – it’s Satan Read Post »
What does it mean for someone to be born ahead of their time? People say that about Pauli Murray. I
Pauli Murray: on time saint Read Post »
What’s your new year looking like? For one church, it’s a return to the physical building. Here’s how youth minister Miriam McKenney created a plan for maximum safety and fun in a big pop-up tent.
Youth Ministry 2021: The Comeback Read Post »
If you could talk to your younger self, what would you say? Miriam reflects on twenty-six years of being a parent as her youngest, a 2021 high school graduate, prepares to leave home.
Ten Thoughts for Younger Me Read Post »
In the groups I’m in on Facebook, I see questions like, “What’s everyone doing for Lent?” “Should we whisper about
So… what are you doing for Black History Month? Read Post »
A post from the Forma Facebook page a few days ago reminded me: what am I doing for Advent with my youth group? Of course, I should have been thinking about this weeks ago. But here I am, scrolling through the list of ideas and putting together my Advent care package. But it’s not too late, especially in God’s time.
Advent Care Package for Youth: What’s in the box? Read Post »
The choices our adult children make might surprise us. Be ready for anything and open to the Spirit.
Pandemic Parenting: Letting Our Children Form Us Read Post »
What do we do when we can’t be together in person? Miriam shares how her youth group stays socially and spiritually connected while physically distant from one another.
Keeping our community: spiritual connection and physical distance Read Post »
What happens when a youth group reads the Book of John for The Good Book Club? It’s hectic, chaotic, and perfect.
Chaos and the Book of John: The Good Book Club and My Beloved Youth Group Read Post »
Letting go of your children is tough. Miriam shares what happened when she let her daughter make her own way.
Let your children fly Read Post »