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Whiteboard Wednesday: This Means War

In this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday experiment, we recognize the reality of our context in youth ministry: We are key players in a “spiritual war” that’s focused on young people. We can, and must, play a strategic role in fighting for the true identity that Jesus sees in them (and in us).…

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Help Teenagers Engage In Conversation With God’s Word

First, a brutal confession: In high school, I didn’t care about the Bible. I cared about Jesus, but I saw him as a distant Savior who helped only when things went terribly wrong. If I needed Jesus to hear me, I’d read his Word because I thought that would make him happy—and when Jesus was pleased with me, he’d be more likely to answer my prayers.…

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FREEBIE Discussion Starter: Blessing Boxes Spring Up in Neighborhoods

INSTRUCTIONS: Spark conversations about biblical truth by discussing the “News Nugget” below. Bring it up in conversation, as a discussion-starter at the beginning of your gathering, as a small-group discussion-starter, or as part of a Bible study. Add any additional information and new developments.…

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How to Navigate the “Other Side” of Small Groups

An exasperated small-group leader stopped me to chat. One of my best leaders, he was dedicated and prepared. He just wanted a quick fix to get his small group back on track. “I’ve never experienced anything like this,” he admitted. “One guy is totally disruptive every week, and nothing I try works.…

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How to Translate & Understand Parent-Speak

I’d love to say I’ve never judged a parent or a family situation throughout my years in youth ministry. It would be great to claim I’ve always listened, been a strong advocate, and formed opinions based only on facts. Saying those things wouldn’t make them true, however.…

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(PODCAST) Eyewitness Podcast: Seeing in the Dark, by Abraham

Genesis 15:22 Seeing In The Dark, by Abraham. The old, childless man desperate to have the family God promised him… Welcome to the Eyewitness Podcast where each surprising episode brings you face-to-face with one of God’s friends from the Bible. You’ll hear stories told from the perspective of the famous people in the Bible.…

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