Articles
Winter 2025-2026 Studies
Limited Resources , Limitless God
Our culture has often touted the virtues and value of the self-reliant individual. We may not use the old cliches of “the self-made man” or “pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps,” but we still admire and often seek to emulate such people. Reality hits us in the face, though, and we discover that in one way or another, we fall short of being our best and being the people God calls us to be. God never intended us to stand alone but to rely on Him. When we look to Him, we discover that our all-gracious and limitless God is more than enough to help us live life to the fullest.
Sharing Jesus in a Post-Christian World
Judeo-Chrisitan teaching and thinking has long dominated our American culture, but in recent years, society has been drifting away from this foundation. Society still holds up certain virtues like charity and equality, but it rejects the authority of Scripture that lifts up those virtues. Truth has become whatever you want it to be, and Jesus is whoever you want Him to be. But the gospel—the good news of Jesus Christ—is still as relevant and still as needed today.
I am so excited when we get to gather in small groups to study the Word of God.”
Dr. Mark A. Croston
The YOU Podcast
YOU podcasts provide a candid overview of each YOU Bible Study session. General editor Mark Croston and content editor Natasha Menifee casually discuss each biblical topic from an urban perspective with a strong theological and biblical emphasis. The intent of these podcasts is to provide listeners with a time-efficient overview of each session and creative tips for study group leaders.
