
I’m graduating, but my parents don’t seem to care.
So the big day is nearing: graduation! You’re excited about this milestone moment and the starting the next phase of your life. But your parents aren’t. Maybe you’ve read Gretchen Williams article in the May 2012 issue of ec and now know more about what may be going through your mom and dads heads as [...]

Read through the Bible // May
At the beginning of the year, we challenged you to join us on a yearlong journey through the Scripture. Are you ready to start this month’s adventure? The Map May 1: 2 Samuel 5–6; Luke 12:1-12 May 2: 2 Samuel 7–8; Luke 12:13-34 May 3: 2 Samuel 9–10; Luke 12:35-59 May 4: 2 Samuel 11–12; [...]

I’m graduating, but my parents don’t seem to care.
So the big day is nearing: graduation! You’re excited about this milestone moment and the starting the next phase of your life. But your parents aren’t. Maybe you’ve read Gretchen Williams article in the May 2012 issue of ec and now know more about what may be going through your mom and dads heads as [...]

Music, Movies, and Games & Gear: May Reviews
Music Reviews by Randy Williams Matt Papa This Changes Everything Renown Records ec rating: 3.5 stars So many Christian artists these days also serve as worship leaders at their respective churches (David Crowder, Chris Tomlin, Meredith Andrews) and Matt Papa is no exception. Because of his day job, Papa’s songs definitely have a strong congregational [...]
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ec’s 3rd annual fiction contest is LIVE!
Have you been looking for the information about our annual fiction contest and can’t wait to send your photo our way? The contest is officially open! For all the information you need, please go here: http://ecmagazine.org/2012-photo-contest/ To see last year’s winning photos, go here: http://ecmagazine.org/2011/04/05/photo-contest-winners/

Movies, Music, Games and Gear: April Reviews
Music Reviews by Randy Williams Family Force 5 III Transparent/Tooth & Nail 3.5 stars Among fans and artists both, few artists are loved as much as Family Force 5. On and off-stage, they are self-deprecating, frenzied, and hysterical. “III” continues FF5’s “ghetto redneck” party-music style of mixing, blending, and smashing up most every style of [...]
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Devotion and Discipline

Your faith can’t be hidden: Digging Deeper
Want to dig deeper into what Scripture has to say about the big topic of this month’s ec: being a person of influence? Go no further. Below, you’ll find a short discussion of a passage of Scripture that deals with this topic, along with a guided study of the passage. At the end, you’ll find [...]

Read through the Bible // May
At the beginning of the year, we challenged you to join us on a yearlong journey through the Scripture. Are you ready to start this month’s adventure? The Map May 1: 2 Samuel 5–6; Luke 12:1-12 May 2: 2 Samuel 7–8; Luke 12:13-34 May 3: 2 Samuel 9–10; Luke 12:35-59 May 4: 2 Samuel 11–12; [...]
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Graduating? Five things your parents may be thinking
by Gretchen Williams If you’re graduating from high school soon, one of the many emotions you are probably experiencing is excitement. But do your parents seem to be sharing the sentiment? Or have they been acting a bit strange lately? Here’s some insight into the questions your parents might be asking themselves and the emotions [...]

Read through the Bible // May
At the beginning of the year, we challenged you to join us on a yearlong journey through the Scripture. Are you ready to start this month’s adventure? The Map May 1: 2 Samuel 5–6; Luke 12:1-12 May 2: 2 Samuel 7–8; Luke 12:13-34 May 3: 2 Samuel 9–10; Luke 12:35-59 May 4: 2 Samuel 11–12; [...]

Spiritual Discipline: How to study a book of the Bible
Each month, we highlight a spiritual discipline you can begin developing in your life. This month, we’ve focused on how to study a book of the Bible. AMY KEYS gives us some tips on deepening this discipline in our lives. Step 1 > Pick a book. Do you enjoy reading poetry, learning about history, studying [...]

