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January 30, 2007

Qualities Necessary in a Spiritual Leader : Time Management

We have each been entrusted with sufficient time to do the whole will of God and to fill out His perfect plan for our lives. (more)

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Keywords: Spiritual Leadership, time management

January 25, 2007

Spectator Sport?

Are you playing the position the Coach (God) has put you in? (more)

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Category: Devotional
Average: 2.33 (3 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Superbowl, American Football

The Father's Eyes

God is watching the game of life (more)

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Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 4.25 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: superbowl, American Football, the game of life

January 24, 2007

SuperBowl Teams

Can you identify all the football teams? (more)

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Category: Game Ideas | Icebreakers
Average: 3.25 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Football, superbowl, teams, puzzles, after game fellowship, 5th quarter, half-time game

January 23, 2007

SuperBowl Charades

American Football is a national past-time and it doesn't get any better than the Superbowl. When the Superbowl comes around, why not take the opportunity to tackle a few games with your youth while you score a few goals for the kingdom of God. This is the first, of several ideas to take advantage of all the SuperBowl hype to reach out the youth! (more)

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Category: Game Ideas
Average: 2.67 (3 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: SuperBowl, American Football, Superbowl Party Games, Unity, Church, Team, Goals, Opposition, Setbacks

January 22, 2007

Your Cross

Learn to trust God in every circumstance (more)

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Keywords: suffering, persecution, pain, burden, circumstances

January 21, 2007

Stress Test

Take this quick and simple test to see if you are stressed! (more)

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Category: Humor
Average: 4.40 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Stress, humor

January 20, 2007

Howdy Buckaroo

Ever had done of those days when it seemed you couldn't win no matter what you tried? This skit is loads of fun and only one person has to remember any lines -- and those lines are simple and repeated again and again. (more)

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Category: Drama Ideas
Average: 5.00 (1 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: circumstances, luck, fate, difficulties, struggle, bad fortune

January 19, 2007

Burdens into Bridges

Observing an ant, we are reminded that God wants to turn our burdens into bridges. (more)

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Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 3.67 (3 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Ant, bridge, obstacles, roadblocks, trials, overcoming difficulties

January 18, 2007

Lincoln's Barrel

God has something for each of us to do! (more)

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Category: Teaching Illustrations
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Keywords: providence of God, plan of God, will of God, provision of God, call of God

January 17, 2007

Qualities Necessary in a Spiritual Leader: Delegation

A one person activity can never grow bigger than the greatest load that one person can carry. To achieve the greatest results a leader must learn to delegate! (more)

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Keywords: leader, leadership, delegation, mentoring, discipling

January 16, 2007

Qualities Necessary in a Spiritual Leader: Vision

Leaders must be men and women of vision. They must not only see the vision but be able to take whatever action is necessary to make that vision a reality. (more)

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Keywords: Vision, action, goals, leadership, leaders

January 15, 2007

Qualities Necessary in a Spiritual Leader: Prayer

Prayer must be a distinguishing characteristic of spiritual leaders. (more)

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Keywords: Prayer, Leadership, leading, intercession

January 14, 2007

Connected

This icebreaker game is often called “spider web” because at the end of the icebreaker, a large web of interconnected string or yarn will be created. You can use this icebreaker to discuss interdependence on one another, picking up the slack for another person, uplifting others, and teamwork. (more)

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Category: Icebreakers
Average: 4.00 (2 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Closeness, unity, relationships, teamwork, interdependence, picking up the slack for another person, uplifting others, teamwork, encouragement

January 13, 2007

Acrostic Icebreaker (Enhanced)

Youth use acrostics to introduce themselves. An acrostic is an arrangement of words in which certain letters in each line, when taken in order, spell out a word or motto. It can be used as a simple icebreaker or be used to springboard into a lesson on identity, character, reputation, and living a life that will leave a positive legacy behind. (more)

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Category: Icebreakers
Average: 3.38 (8 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: identity, personality, legacy, character, reputation

January 12, 2007

ABC's of Mentoring?

What are some of the things an effective mentor does? (more)

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Category: Mentoring Youth
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Keywords: mentoring, friendship

January 10, 2007

Action Bingo (Enhanced)

Can you perform all the action on the list before someone else? It’s wacky and silly fun for everyone. Have a digital camera ready for some really crazy snapshots! (more)

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Category: Icebreakers
Average: 3.25 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Dreams, goals, vision, courage, determination, purpose in life.

January 09, 2007

Looking for Ideas for Valentine's Day?

If you are looking for ideas for Valentine's Day parties or events here are just a few of the ideas you can find on the Creative Youth Ideas website. (more)

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Category: Announcements
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Keywords: Valentine Party Ideas - Valentine's Day games, illustrations, lessons, teaching ideas, and icebreakers.

January 08, 2007

Deck of Cards

This song was is a story about a soldier in the North Africa Campaign in World War II who used a deck of cards as a Bible, a Prayer Book, and an Almanac. It was done by Tex Ritter, Wink Martindale and T. Texas Tyler in 1948. (more)

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Category: Music
Average: 2.67 (3 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: song, music, Bible, soldier, deck of cards

January 07, 2007

Creative Youth Ideas: Easter Collection

You can get a ton of FREE Easter Ideas from the Creative Youth Ideas website or you can simply buy the Easter Collection e-Book. Its available for a limited time only at only US$9.99! (more)

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Keywords: Easter Games and Ideas

January 06, 2007

Frogs

Words can be life or death to others. Speak words of life! (more)

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Category: Teaching Illustrations
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Keywords: Encouragement, discouragement, motivation, challenge, life, the power of words, power of the tongue

January 02, 2007

Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee

May the New Year something special. Go into it determined to make things better around you! (more)

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Category: Object Lessons
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Keywords: New Year, improvement, adversity, trials, difficult circumstances, struggles, tribulations

January 01, 2007

Building a House

Your attitudes and the choices you make today build your “house” for tomorrow (more)

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Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.86 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: New Year, planning, future, legacy, growth