Encouragement

The Key to Refreshment: Fellowship

By jlabahn04

God has filled my life with some really great people. Family members, kids to minister to, high schoolers to spend time with, peers to share life with, and mentors with wisdom to glean from. I love each and every one of these people. Each relationship brings something different to the table. I am thankful for them all. But only a few of them leave me feeling refreshed...

How to Get a Student to Check His Attitude

By Dennis Beckner

Never say the word ATTITUDE to students if you want to them to hear anything you would say following the word attitude.

Heroic Youth Ministry

By paul turner

I have been reading about David’s mighty men recently and I am always blown away by their honor and heroism. If 2 Samuel 23 were made into a movie it would make the movie 300 look like The Blind Side. These warriors of old are not unlike youth workers of today. We are in the trenches fighting the Philistines we imagine look like pastors, parents, students, our own emotions, family stresses, the devil, and life itself. Let me offer this small tidbit to encourage you today.

Trophy Case: Youth Pastor Get’s Twitter Encouragement

By Dennis Beckner

A guy I follow on Twitter sent a message to encourage his youth pastor from his teenage years. I love stuff like this! I thought I’d pass it along because I know other youth workers will be encouraged by it, too.

Encouraging Verses

By Nate Dame

“The Lord will keep you from all harm, he will watch over your life. The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forever more.” Psalm 121:7, 8

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

Scriptures for Needs

By Nate Dame

Ever feel like you just have a ton of needs? I struggle with my own level of faith in God the most when I realize just how much I need, in every area, like finances, patience, and even just direction in life.