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When Temptation Hits, Look for the Escape Hatch
When Temptation Hits, Look for the Escape Hatch Strap on your thinking caps, friends. To get God’s truth stamped into our minds and hearts, today we are going to use our imaginations. Ready? Picture yourself in a room. The walls are covered with posters of whatever it is that tempts you to run away from God’s best. Maybe it’s that boy who doesn’t follow Christ but still makes your heart race. He’s looking straight at you, inviting you into a…
God-Esteem Is Better Than Self-Esteem
God-Esteem Is Better Than Self-Esteem How many times have you heard these phrases? “She just needs to love herself more.” “Yeah, you’re having self-esteem issues because you don’t love yourself enough.” If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard those ideas floating around a lot. And if you haven’t, keep listening. You will. It’s everywhere—music, movies, friend groups, even churches. You might want to prepare yourself—because today, I’m here to talk about not loving ourselves. When I picture what “love yourself” means, I…
Top 10 games
NUMBER ONE: TORPEDO This game is a gym version of the pool game “Sharks & Minnows.” Using a basketball court or marking your own, you need a large rectangle. Two kids are chosen as the “launchers” while the rest of the group (anywhere from 15 to 50 kids works fine) lines up outside one of the short sides of the rectangle. The launchers stand on either of the long sides of the rectangle, armed with dodgeballs or something similar. A…
Surviving Zoom Fatigue
About 15 minutes into one of our latest virtual youth ministry gatherings, I was already spent. Don’t get me wrong – I love my teens and I was grateful for the technology to be able to see some of their faces and connect. At the same time, I felt “over it.” I wanted to leave our meeting right then. I never signed up to be an online youth minister. I am a people person. Nothing beats an in-person connection. I am…
Only Girl
Only Girl Main Point of Discussion: God’s design for sex and relationships is the best (and most fulfilling). The Song: “Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna The video has spent some time at #1. The lyrics reveal two opposing viewpoints on sex and relationships that our culture struggles with. Since Rihanna is— as the American Psychological Association puts it—“sexualized,” it’s a bit surprising to hear her singing about wanting what sounds like a monogamous relationship. Introducing the Song: Let’s…
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