The AWANA program was greatly useful in our family's past. We learned much in and through our work with kids and families. One of the strengths of the system was, and is, scripture memorization. Boys and Girls would memorize huge portions of scripture, supporting sound doctrinal declarations. It was amazing the work that went into the awards structure. One of the most important verses that was memorized was Galatians 2:20 where Paul states almost in passing, " I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me ." Whether child, or adult, this verse must be understood with all seriousness. I believe that you know what I mean when I say that my biggest struggle with sin comes from my own fleshly desires. The old theological statement that declares our three enemies as, the world , the flesh and the devil , might bette...
These are devotional, and other, thoughts from a guy who lived in Brazil from 1997 to 2023. I recount personal experiences and Bible applications with most of my posts. These "posts" are mostly for me but if you want to, you can read them too!