I am Thankful for YOUth!

We’re truly thankful for a great year. God certainly has a way of blowing our minds when we yield ourselves to Him!

There’s so much to be thankful for. God has indeed been good to us – we never imagined how large our ministry could have grown – over 30,000 youth leaders in over 200 countries. We’ve reached places where …

Materialism?

What is it in your life that you don’t really need?

1 John 2:15-17 ESV
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in …

Take It Away

Description
This Object Lesson for children and youth uses static electricity as a metaphor for Christ’s work of Salvation in the lives of Believers. Christ not only takes our sins upon himself, but also wants us to cast all our burdens upon him.

Resources
Salt, Pepper, and a nail + cloth. (See note below for variations)

NOTE: This object lesson …

An Illustration of Eternity

Here’s an interesting Object Lesson for children, youth, and adults from Francis Chan illustrating the difference between living for the things of this world and living for eternity. The few short years you have on earth determine how you will live for eternity. What are you living for?

MORE IDEAS? See “Creative Object Lessons”
200 page e-book that explains everything …

THINK Before You Speak to Youth

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Our words are very powerful, especially when speaking to youth who are forming their sense of identity and self-worth. They have the power to build up, and to tear down, the power to inspire and to dishearten, the power to encourage or discourage. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a youth minister, or just a friend of youth here …