Focused on Christ
WELS youth rallies continue to focus attendees on God and what he has done. As I sat on the bus listening to my Discman in 1999, I wasn’t sure what…
Teens gather at area WELS Youth Nights
This past fall, almost 30 congregations hosted WELS Youth Nights, offering area-congregation teens and youth leaders opportunities to grow in God’s Word and build relationships with one another. Introduced at…
Teen talk: Why all this trouble?
God puts troubles in our lives to call us to him. Kayla Laures “This is the worst day ever!” “I hate my life!” “If God loved me, he wouldn’t let…
Teen talk: Facing persecution
Don’t let others stop you from showing your faith. Taylor Wolfram Most of us have never faced the threat of death because of our faith, but everyone has faced persecution.…
Teen talk: Count your blessings
Realize that what you have comes from God, and thank God every day for what you have. Isabella Eckert Count your blessings. I was always told to count my blessings…
Teen talk: Jump!
Our heavenly Father is there to catch us whenever we are frightened. Johanna Leu Did you ever go on adventures when you were little? My brother and I always had…
Teen talk: Tune in
It’s easy for our minds to drift when we hear God’s Word, but it’s important to tune in. Rebekah M. Stahmann We’ve all been there: sitting in the pew early…
Teen talk: Thankfulness
Sometimes our “thank yous” become only words. We can become more thankful by practicing thankfulness. Lukas Heckmann Today many of us live in a world of many blessings. God has…
Teen talk: Jesus is in our hearts
Jesus gives us strength and hope when we face difficulties. Emily Ciha What do you think about when you hear the word worry? We as sinful human beings can be…
