InWord Resources

Teaching the Loose Grip

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Nostalgia is a big thing.   In youth ministry we can leverage it, counting on students to recall positive emotions about an event as motivation to sign up when the event comes back around on the calendar.   But can nostalgia also be a hinderance? Can it cause us to hold tighter to things than God might … [Read more...]

Proper Support

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Over the past few years I’ve been conducting an informal survey among youth workers (staff and volunteer) on this question: In your humble opinion, what are the top three obstacles to the Bible’s effectiveness in youth ministry? Here are the responses participants can choose from: youth workers are unsettled on the … [Read more...]

A Fun Super Bowl Week Ice Breaker and Devo

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The pop culture calendar can give us great opportunities for Bible gateways, such as, the Super Bowl. As your students gear up for Super Bowl weekend, here are two sports related exercises that will tweak their Bible curiosity: 1) a Bible football team ice breaker; 2) a personal devo on Scripture's great sports analogies. 1. … [Read more...]

How to Teach the Peaceful, Easy Yoke

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28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” --Matthew 11:28-30   I know these words of Jesus are familiar to you, … [Read more...]

The Role of Archaeology in Teen Bible Study

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I have wondered if mankind will ever find the “holy grail” of Old Testament archaeology: Noah’s Ark. And, I have wondered if mankind will ever find or definitively identify the literal Holy Grail, Jesus’ cup of the Last Supper.   Here’s why I wonder. In Hebrews 11 we’re told that it’s impossible to please God without … [Read more...]

Blueprint for Teen Devotionals

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Whether you are writing your own devotionals or grabbing off the shelf, you’ll want to know key components that guarantee a life-changing experience for your teens. Here are four key components to look for in a teen devotional.   Does it engage teens with God’s Word? What do teens spend most of their time doing … [Read more...]