TEEN CHALLENGE

         "Yeaaaaahhhh! Woooooo! Oh yea!" the cry of victory came from a high school boy who was beating his chest and stomping his feet on the ground. He ran up and down the basketball court and continued his roar of victory. The cause of his show of triumph? A ball he had chucked from across the court had gone through the hoop with a satisfying "swish''. "Buckets!" he yelled as he beat his chest. His friends surrounded him and thumped his shoulders and congratulated him.          Succeeding in things that don't matter. When the young man that acts like that stands before the Lord, the Lord is not going to say, "How many half-courts did you make?" he's going to say, "What did you do for me? How many people did you witness to? What things did you do that mattered eternally?"       

       I hope all you English lovers out there like my little play on words here. Now, some of you are probably thinking, that's the dumbest thing I've heard all day. (Heard, read, whatever) But, seriously, don't you sometimes feel like just giving up? When things get tough, the tough get going!  Read II Timothy..."Thou therefore, ENDURE HARDNESS..."! I know that sometimes it feels like nothing is going right, and everything you're working on seems like a complete failure, but you have to keep going! Think of Nehemiah building the wall around Jerusalem. Think about it- brick by brick, and everyone working one-handed, no less(Nehemiah 4:17)! That had to be some slow progress! So, next time nothing seems to be working out, remember Nehemiah's dedication to his project, say a prayer, and throw yourself back into it! 

 Immeasurable Worth, it's here!  Sorry it's late!! Click on the link below to watch AdamsCastle Studios first production!  https://youtu.be/ECY1RO0kpsM    Any questions or comments can be entered below or emailed to goodsamaritanadams@gmail.com                                                                                                                                      Starring: Anthony Natrigo as Winston Lindsay Miller as Doctor Megan Adams as the Robber

                   Summer Camp. Preaching, singing, sports, competitions, friends, hiking, swimming and so much more. There are so many reasons why camp is a great and helpful way to spend some of your summer vacation. Each year teens go to Christian camps, and each year decisions are made that help them to grow spiritually. Below are some testimonies from teens who have gone to camp.           I think Christian camp can be beneficial for multiple reasons. Teens not only have the unique opportunities to meet new people, making lasting memories, and have tons of fun; but they have the chance to hear how God can change their lives and other lives through them. -Caroline Falls, 15      Going to camp has helped me learn about good sportsmanship, make new friends, and I enjoy the singing and preaching. -Josiah Adams, 14     Going to camp has helped me step out of my comfort zone and try n...

Our August Devotional comes from Mrs. Carol Provoost from Heritage Baptist church in Palmyra, N.Y.  God's Gift of Talents Mrs. Carol Provoost         Several years ago, my husband and I developed a hobby of refinishing furniture. That hobby turned into a small business where we are able to sell our pieces. God has given us a talent that we didn't realize we had until we pursued it!        There are many talents that God gives. Some are gifted with musical abilities. Some with creative abilities using their hands. Others are gifted in writing and being able to communicate well.         A 'talent' is something that you are born with that gives unique skills and abilities. I have read that talent is set apart from knowledge in that it is not a learned behavior, although it can be strengthened and practiced. The Bible tells us that we are all born with unique talents and gifts that set us apart from each-other. When ...

 Video will be available soon.