This Is Your Mind on Youth Ministry

"So we rebuilt the wall, and all the wall was joined together to half its height; for the people had a mind to work  (Neh. 4:6).The apostle Paul used the Greek word metanoia, meaning "transformation of min...
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The Measure of Success

"O Lord, let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who delight in revering Your name. Give success to Your servants today" (Neh. 1:11).From an early age, we are...

Feet-ball

This game can be played outdoors. You will need a large group and a rubber ball for each group.Each team gathers in a circle, arms on shoulders, feet in the middle. Working together, teams see which group can p...

The Napkin Game

Here's a fun game to play before or after a meal. Divide the group into teams (those sitting at the same table become one team). Then, instruct each person to do the following with their napkins.• Wr...

Graduation Day and Encouraging Faith

Every generous act of giving, every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change (James 1:17). One of the highlights of your you...

Food Labels

This is an easy indoor game that will require a bit of thought, as well as preparation. From your pantry at home, clip a dozen or so food nutrition labels from the backs of boxes, cans, etc. Keep track of which...

Fruit Trees

But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness (...

Potlatch

For this game you will need a couple large pots (suitable in size for boiling spaghetti). You also will need four lengths of rope about 3 feet long each.Attach one rope to each of the pot handles and then divid...