Get Your Hands DoughyTry this idea to get your group talking about the importance of "mixing it up" -- both in terms of communication and in getting group members to use the gifts God's given them. You'll need all the ingredients necessary to make pizza together.... Likes [2]Comments [1] TAGS: small group experiences, small group roles, communication
Nabbed Bandit Becomes Folk HeroHarbour Island, Bahamas-The lengthy crime spree of Colton Harris-Moore, aka "The Barefoot Bandit," ended last weekend when police nabbed him during a high-speed boat chase. Harris-Moore, 19, has eluded capture since walking out of a halfway house more... Likes [0]Comments [1] TAGS: headlines, criminal
Identify YourselfFor this icebreaker, you'll need one small object for each person in you group -- such as a rock, coin, tissue, or pencil -- and a brown paper bag. Place all your items into the bag, and have chairs arranged in a circle before everyone arrives. Have... Likes [0]Comments [1] TAGS: ice breakers
Ohio Honor Student Faces Charges for Running AwayJuly 2, 2010 Norwalk, Ohio-- After being missing for almost three weeks, Abbi Obermiller, 17, was discovered on Wednesday, hiding in her boyfriend's attic. Abbi, a straight-A student, vanished on June 6, leaving behind a note that read, "I just... Likes [0]Comments [1] TAGS: deception, runaway, news
How Did We Get Here, and Where Are We Going?Try this lesson, from our brand-new series Growing Out: From Disciples to Disciplers , to get your small group talking about how their walks with Jesus have already changed them-and will keep changing them. In this lesson, we'll journey... From:... Likes [6]Comments [1] TAGS: salvation, life with jesus, faith sharing, lesson, growing out, simmons, bible study
Children of Lesbians Thrive, Study ShowsJune 16, 2010 San Francisco -- A first-of-its-kind study revealed that children raised by lesbian mothers fared better in some areas than did children in straight families. Children with gay moms had higher levels of self-esteem and confidence,... Likes [0]Comments [0]
Pitcher, Umpire Show Class After Blown CallJune 8, 2010 Detroit -- Sports fans witnessed history this week when a missed call cost a pitcher a perfect game. Even more memorable, some say, was the way both the umpire and the baseball player reacted. Wednesday night, Armando Galarraga was one... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines