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 | are you listening
doug fields
I was recently at Weinersnitzel eating one of America’s
finest meals—the tube steak kabob…affectionately known by
connoisseurs as a Corn Dog. As I moving to my seat, I see a high school ... |
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 | limping into summer
kurt johnston
If you are anything like me, and if your junior high ministry is anything like mine, you probably feel completely worn out right about now from a long school year of ministry. To be honest, about this ... |
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 | teens and credit: handle with care
jim burns
For better or for worse, credit is a part of the American landscape. The average American carries about $6,000 in credit card debt. Today, it is not unusual to for teenagers to have access to credit ca ... |
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 | following christ for a change
todd szymczak
Recently, I had some trees cut down in my yard. One massive pine tree stood about 50 feet in the air, towering over our house. The tree looked great on the outside. But with one cut the truth was revea ... |
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 | does it always have to be a sermon?
katie edwards
Kurt’s article really got me thinking about how I view the “teaching” piece in ministry. I truly understand the importance of teaching junior high students God’s word…and I know that Kurt has taught so ... |
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 | girls kissing girls...
walt mueller
A few weeks ago, CPYU’s Chris Wagner gave me a heads-up about a new artist he thought was positioned to land very, very soon on the landscape of today’s youth culture in a big, loud way. He emailed me ... |
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 | nudge your students
megan hutchinson
I love Disneyland! The enchanting environment and variety of each ride lures me back again and again. I love working the spinning wheel on the Tea Cups so hard that I can’t even talk (okay, I’m not ... |
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 | advice for dividing small groups
doug fields
I'm always afraid to answer small
group questions with a "this
is how you do it" answer. Why? Because all small groups are unique and
I'm not convinced there is "a" way ... |
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 | how to share your faith using "kung fu panda"
jane dratz
Believe in yourself. Follow your dreams. Strive to be all that you can be.
For those who love to root for the underdog overcomer, Dreamworks’ latest animation feature, Kung Fu Panda, offer ... |
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