InWord Resources

A Key Ally in Bible Engagement

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We’ve been advocating for Bible engagement to have high priority in youth ministry for over 20 years. So when we come across a ministry or tool that can help in this effort, we want to pass it along.   If you have the slightest interest or curiosity about helping students experience God’s Word, you’ll enjoy knowing … [Read more...]

In Honor of Mom: Write Your Own Bible Devo

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  Mother’s Day is around the corner (May 14, in fact). Maybe you’ve given your mom enough “mom” mugs, or candy, or last-minute “free hugs” coupons. It’s time to get a little more thoughtful. Try this: Create a Bible devotional in her honor. You can create it for her and give it as a gift; or create it to honor her … [Read more...]

7 Questions for Evaluating Bible Engagement

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Left to its own devices, any open discussion with teens, no matter the starting subject, will usually flow to the question, “So how far is too far?” It’s a worthy question that needs a respectful response. But if we’re not careful, we can spend our teens' entire youth ministry careers talking about sex (and other easy-discussion … [Read more...]

The Theology of National Donut Day

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Yes, there is a National Donut Day. It’s the first Friday in June, which is June 2 this year. And yes, there is a theology behind it, or at least a spiritual history that we can use theologically.   National Donut Day didn’t start as a quirky day of recognition (such as National Flip a Coin Day) but rather as a … [Read more...]

State of The Bible in Youth Ministry

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At recent National Youth Workers Conventions by Youth Specialties, InWord has posed a question about obstacles to good Bible study in youth ministry. As a Bible ministry we are obsessed with minimizing obstacles and creating helpful access points into God’s Word. It helps to hear from a variety of youth workers about the … [Read more...]