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Throwing things
Posted on May 9th, 2013 
Why is it that anytime we use something like paint, jello or fake blood my students want the plan to include throwing aforementioned gooey, permanently clothes-ruining substances at each other? Every generation of students I’ve worked with seems to deem throwing messy stuff the ultimate form of joy. I think Honest Toddler would enjoy hanging out [...]
What I buy at Walmart
Posted on May 8th, 2013 Today’s shopping list for youth group: Corn syrup Cocoa powder Red food dye AAA Batteries Flour
Missions@Home: A summer trip without the travel!
Posted on Apr 30th, 2013 with Rennie Garda Many of us get excited about the opportunities of summer ministry – especially missions trips. And rightly so. It can be a life-changing experience for you and your students. Weeks later, we’re committed to making sure everyone gets a missions experience and to doing another trip ourselves. If you’re like me, you’re [...]
3 moves to avoid when you’re leading games
Posted on Apr 22nd, 2013 3 moves can help make your playtime a positive and affirming experience for middle schoolers – you know, that age group known for being at the height of insecurity and confusion about who they are. By “positive and affirming” I’m not suggesting that you can’t keep score or have winning and losing teams. We try [...]
Spongebob and the Seven Deadly Sins
Posted on Apr 19th, 2013 
Stumbled across this while making middle school adaptations to Dare2Share’s Life in 6 Words study. Such a relatable way to help middle schoolers talk about sin.
Leading great games for middle schoolers
Posted on Mar 26th, 2013 Yes, games are a great way for your middle schoolers to burn energy before you get into a lesson. And they’re also fun! But is that it? Are there other reasons games can be a worthwhile way to spend some of your precious time every week? I hate doing things just to do things, so [...]
Video gaming and middle schoolers
Posted on Mar 19th, 2013 It’s not about blowing each other up – it’s about blowing up the enemy together.
Why middle schoolers really are like “wet cement”
Posted on Mar 12th, 2013 Teenage Brains Are Malleable And Vulnerable, Researchers Say
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