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100 Fun and Fabulous Way to Flirt with Your Spouse

Why should the flirting stop at the altar? Fan the flames of creative romance in your marriage with these 100 charming ideas for flirting with your spouse. The little gestures of appreciation and the gentle acts of thoughtfulness shout out a resounding “I LOVE YOU!”

Creating an Intimate Marriage

If you think intimacy in marriage is an impossible goal, think again.Even if your relationship is the high-maintenance variety, you can still find that meaningful connection you are seeking by cultivating three important ingredients in your relationship: Affection, Warmth, and Encouragement–AWE.Sharing personal stories of both success and failure, Jim Burns’ candid and vulnerable style will encourage you to work toward rekindling the fires of your romance, no matter how chilly the coals may have grown. Important areas discussed include communication, sexuality, friendship, forgiveness, worship, attitudes, and priorities.This is not a pie-in-the-sky approach to marriage. The challenges of everyday life with a spouse are faced head-on by someone who has not only experienced them himself but also coached hundreds of other couples and individuals in their struggles. The practical help he offers will equip you to tackle the real-life issues of marriage and find true and lasting intimacy with your spouse.Each chapter includes helpful follow-up exercises and questions for personal reflection.

99 Thoughts for College-Age People

The transition from high school to college is usually the most dramatic in young people’s lives. In this humorous and thought-provoking resource, Chuck Bomar offers up pearls of wisdom gained over years of personal and professional experience. It’s great as a graduation gift, as a college freshman small group discussion starter, or as any number of other uses. However you put it to work, you’ll be sure to save some young adults some pain, money, and from foot fungus. Table of Contents Introduction Life Direction Thoughts on Intimacy Unknown Common Denominators Roommate Etiquette Money Wisdom Education Wisdom Random Daily Life “Wisdom” Identity Faith Wisdom on Campus Ministries Connecting with New People Dating Wisdom After serving for almost 9 years as pastor of student ministries at Cornerstone in Simi Valley, California, Chuck is now lead pastor of Colossae Church, in Portland Oregon. He’s founder of CollegeLeader.org and has helped over 45 churches start and develop a college-age ministry. Chuck has written numerous articles and is author of Foundations of College Ministry and 99 Thoughts for College-age People.

A Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

You’ve seen it on the news too many times to count. School shootings, adolescent addictions, bullying, eating disorders, depression and suicide, cutting, pregnancy. There is no lack of bad news to be told about teenagers today.Maybe you believe that will never happen to “my child.” And maybe it won’t. But crises aren’t always the stories that make the evening news. The spectrum of crises an adolescent may face can range from something as (seemingly harmless) as getting caught cheating on a test to dealing with the breakdown of the family, to acting out and getting in trouble with the law. And the reality is that someone they know will likely experience some kind of crisis—and that can affect your teen significantly. Either way, when a crisis affects your teen, wouldn’t you want to be prepared?Rich Van Pelt and Jim Hancock, both of whom have raised teenagers into adulthood and have spent decades in youth ministry and crisis management, bring together their expertise and insight to help you identify and understand what a crisis is and how you can help your teen live and grow through it. Inside, you’ll find practical responses for issues like: Suicidal thoughts or behavior Accidents Cheating Death (of a friend or loved one) Divorce Eating disorders Hazing Pregnancy Sexual abuse Sexual identity confusion Substance abuse or addiction And more… In addition to learning appropriate responses to crises, you’ll learn how to prevent some of these issues, and how to get professionals involved when necessary.Whatever it is your teen is dealing with, your influence in their life is still the most important one. So be prepared to walk them through their crisis with wisdom, compassion, and the tools to help them heal. Rich Van Pelt trains and motivates thousands or educators, professional counselors, and youth workers every year in adolescent crisis intervention. His expertise springs from three decades of youth work and more than 10 years with youth in the Colorado Department of Corrections. He is president of Alongside, a Denver-based leadership training organization, and is national director of ministry relationship at Compassion International. Rich makes his home in Denver, Colorado.As a youth worker, Jim Hancock experienced most of the crises in this book and has helped kids, families, congregations, and schools with crisis prevention and intervention. From his home in Leucadia, California, he applies that experience as a writer and filmmaker (Good Sex, EdgeTV), helping youth workers avert and respond to crisis.

Abilities

Wouldn’t it be great if we had some place where we could just go and complain? The problem is that complaining never changes anything as the people on this skit discovers at the National Association of People Who Decide Things. Themes: Complaining, Action, Making your life count, Passing the buck, Connecting with others

Adventure Management

Life is an adventure full of surprises and challenges. And there are a couple of areas in life that if they aren’t manage wisely, can steal the joy and abundance from the treasured life that Jesus promised to those who follow Him.Doug stares these issues dead in the eye with this sermon series and gives you the tools to teach it to others. Originally given to adults, this three-week series deals with topics that are just as relevant to students and young adults (actually, Doug taught them to teenagers first…he practiced there and we got this ‘better’ recording).Topics include: Week 1—Conflict Week 2—Busyness Week 3—Relationships

All Out War

Every day your students are under attack from a culture that dismisses the idea of truth and mocks a serious faith in Christ. With spiritual warfare being a very real, but often times neglected, issue with our faith, the need to defend our hearts and our faith become extremely important. In Ephesians 6, Paul wrote about the Armor of God, key parts of a healthy spiritual life that will protect your students from temptation, misinformation, and disillusionment. All Out War is a six-week Super Series packed with all the resources you need to help your student quickly and easily dig in to the Armor of God.6 Lessons by Doug Fields & Team: Week 1—The Belt of Truth Week 2—The Breastplate of Righteousness Week 3—Shoes of Peace Week 4—Shield of Faith Week 5—Helmet of Salvation Week 6—Sword of the Spirit

All Out War, How Not to be a Fool, and Best Sex Ever Bundle

Get 3 of SYM’s newest Super-Series releases for one low price. 13 weeks of programming covering topics such as spiritual warfare, making wise choices, and sex.Here’s how the series break down:All Out War Week 1 — The Belt of Truth Week 2 — The Breastplate of Righteousness Week 3 — Shoes of Peace Week 4 — Shield of Faith Week 5 — Helmet of Salvation Week 6 — Sword of the Spirit How Not to be a Fool Week 1 - Your Choices Determine Your Destination in Life Week 2 - The Key Question from Three Perspectives Week 3 - Wisdom Isn't the Only Choice Best Sex Ever Week 1 - Created In God’s Image Week 2 - God’s Word On Sex Week 3 - Sex Is So Much Bigger Than I Thought! Week 4 - Messing Up To Making Up

American Idol

We are often told to follow our dreams, but what do we do when criticism slaps us in the face. In this skit several people audition for American Idol and are encouraged by some and rejected by others. In the end we are reminded that if God has given you a dream it is worth pursuing. Themes: Dreams, Fun, Manners, Talents, Gifts, Learning to Deal with Mean People, Truth

An Ant Parable

We know that God patterned us after His image. But that does not mean that we are exactly like God. His thoughts are not our thoughts. His ways are not our ways. In fact, God will often make about as much sense to us as we would to an ant.

Arriving by Chris Tomlin

Once again, Chris Tomlin delivers as Arriving brings fresh and energetic musicality, birthing God-focused anthems for the church around the globe. From the opening “Indescribable,” a driving response to God’s unfathomable power throughout creation, to the acoustic simplicity of the stunning “Mighty is the Power of the Cross,” Arriving constantly engages the listener with the expanse of God’s grace and majesty. The massively corporate “Holy Is The Lord,” “Your Grace Is Enough” and “How Great Is Our God” are joined by the tender “Unfailing Love” and the gospel choir-infused “On Our Side.”Produced by Ed Cash (Bebo, Matt Wertz), Arriving takes the listener on a creatively rich and diverse musical journey while remaining easily accessible for lead worshippers everywhere.1. Indescribable 2. Holy Is The Lord 3. How Great Is Our God 4. Your Grace Is Enough 5. Unfailing Love 6. The Way I Was Made 7. Mighty Is The Power Of The Cross 8. All Bow Down 9. On Our Side 10. King Of Glory 11. You Do All Things Well

Avalanche Vol 1 Facilitator Guide

At the heart of every great leader is unshakeable character. This study will take you and your students through the adventure of developing essential character traits for being a leader. Once character is in place, powerful leaders result and become "dangerous" unstoppable forces in God's kingdom.Inside you'll find five Bible-centered studies of leadership principles. Each session includes: Leader intro Bible study Team activities Video clips Discovery Questions Application Lessons Include: A Leader is Connected to God A Leader is the Standard Bearer A Leader is Truly Selfless A Leader is Courageous and Controoled A Leader is Magnetic Also available, Avalanche Vol. 1 Student Guide.

Avalanche Vol 1 Student Guide

At the heart of every great leader is unshakeable character. This study will take you and your students through the adventure of developing essential character traits for being a leader. Once character is in place, powerful leaders result and become "dangerous" unstoppable forces in God's kingdom.Inside you'll find five Bible-centered studies of leadership principles. Each session includes: Leader intro Bible study Team activities Video clips Discovery Questions Application Lessons Include: A Leader is Connected to God A Leader is the Standard Bearer A Leader is Truly Selfless A Leader is Courageous and Controoled A Leader is Magnetic Also available, Avalanche Vol. 1 Facilitator Guide.

Avalanche Vol 2 Facilitator Guide

Avalanche: Unstoppable Leadership Vol. 2, exposes the heart of the leader—what leaders look like from the inside out. Backcountry skiers know that avalanches are the inevitable result of specific conditions like wind speed and sudden temperature drops. Likewise, certain conditions are necessary to the making of a leader. Once those 5 conditions are in place, powerful leaders result and become "dangerous" unstoppable forces in God's kingdom.Inside you'll find five Bible-centered studies of leadership principles. Each session includes: Leader intro Bible study Team activities Video clips Discovery Questions Application Lessons Include: A Leader is Consistent A Leader is a People Champion A Leader is Persistent A Leader is Focused A Leader is Wise Also available, Avalanche Vol. 2 Student Guide.

Avalanche Vol 2 Student Guide

Avalanche: Unstoppable Leadership Vol. 2, exposes the heart of the leader—what leaders look like from the inside out. Backcountry skiers know that avalanches are the inevitable result of specific conditions like wind speed and sudden temperature drops. Likewise, certain conditions are necessary to the making of a leader. Once those 5 conditions are in place, powerful leaders result and become "dangerous" unstoppable forces in God's kingdom.Inside you'll find five Bible-centered studies of leadership principles. Each session includes: Leader intro Bible study Team activities Video clips Discovery Questions Application Lessons Include: A Leader is Consistent A Leader is a People Champion A Leader is Persistent A Leader is Focused A Leader is Wise Also available, Avalanche Vol. 2 Facilitator Guide.

Baby Steps

A baby can only grow so fast, and it’s nice to know that most parents are more encouraging that critical. The same is true of our heavenly Father as we grow up spiritually and take our baby steps into becoming like Christ. Themes: Patience, Growth, Frustration, God

Back Packs Vol. 1

Back Packs Vol. 1 is 50 professionally designed background images that will enhance your presentations and engage your students! With Back Packs Vol. 1, it only takes seconds to create presentations that will leave your students with lasting impressions. You can use these backgrounds when you teach, lead worship, promote upcoming events, build websites, and make announcements.Don’t use PowerPoint? No problem. The images included can be imported into virtually every presentation program, including Media Shout.

Back Packs Vol. 2

Back Packs Vol. 2 is 50 professionally designed background images that will enhance your presentations and engage your students! With Back Packs Vol. 2, it only takes seconds to create presentations that will leave your students with lasting impressions. You can use these backgrounds when you teach, lead worship, promote upcoming events, build websites, and make announcements.Don’t use PowerPoint? No problem. The images included can be imported into virtually every presentation program, including Media Shout.

Back Packs Vol. 3 - School Edition

Back Packs Vol. 3 is 50 professionally designed background images that will enhance your presentations and engage your students! With Back Packs Vol. 3, it only takes seconds to create presentations that will leave your students with lasting impressions. You can use these backgrounds when you teach, lead worship, promote upcoming events, build websites, and make announcements.Don’t use PowerPoint? No problem. The images included can be imported into virtually every presentation program, including Media Shout.Check out more Back Packs backgrounds with:Back Packs Vol. 1 www.simplyyouthministry.com/resources-media-back-packs-vol--1.htmlBack Packs Vol. 2 www.simplyyouthministry.com/resources-media-back-packs-vol--2.html

Back Packs Vol. 4

Back Packs Vol. 4 is 50 professionally designed fall-themed background images that will enhance your presentations and engage your students! With Back Packs Vol. 4, it only takes seconds to create presentations that will leave your students with lasting impressions. You can use these fall-themed backgrounds when you teach, lead worship, promote upcoming events, build websites, and make announcements.Don’t use PowerPoint? No problem. The images included can be imported into virtually every presentation program, including Media Shout.

Back Packs Vol. 5

Back Packs Vol. 5 is 50 professionally designed Christmas and winter-themed background images that will enhance your presentations and engage your students! With Back Packs Vol. 5, it only takes seconds to create presentations that will leave your students with lasting impressions. You can use these fall-themed backgrounds when you teach, lead worship, promote upcoming events, build websites, and make announcements.Don’t use PowerPoint? No problem. The images included can be imported into virtually every presentation program, including Media Shout.

Back Packs Vol. 6

Back Packs Vol. 6 is 50 professionally designed graduation and summer-themed background images that will enhance your presentations and engage your students! With Back Packs Vol. 6, it only takes seconds to create presentations that will leave your students with lasting impressions. You can use these fall-themed backgrounds when you teach, lead worship, promote upcoming events, build websites, and make announcements.Don’t use PowerPoint? No problem. The images included can be imported into virtually every presentation program, including Media Shout.

Best of Student Life Videos Value Pack

All 5 Best of Student Life DVDs in one pack! You get over 116 videos in this collection with a savings of $20!From the comedies to the dramas, from the hilarious to the holy (and even some in between), it's all here. These are the most requested videos that the creative minds at Student Life have produced.Includes:Best of Student Life Videos Vol. 1 Best of Student Life Videos Vol. 2 Best of Student Life Videos Vol. 3 Best of Student Life Videos Vol. 4 Best of Student Life Videos Vol. 5

Best of Try This One

This stuff works.That’s because the ideas in this book—hundreds of them—come from people like you: people in the thick of youth ministry.These are the best-ever ideas from the pages of Group Magazine’s Try This One section. They’ve been tried…tweaked…and tried again. That means you can slide them into your program without risk—and without tons of preparation.Here are practical ideas for: Bible studies crowdbreakers discussion starters group builders games fundraisers outreach programs This stuff works—for you.You’ll save time and energy by quickly adapting these winning ideas—or use them exactly as written. The choice is yours. Either way you win.Bonus: Helpful hints from youth workers about all sorts of stuff that doesn’t fit any particular category—but is too cool to leave out!

Best Sex Ever

Sex sells. Sex tempts. Sex lies. Sex glorifies. How can one thing do all this? In Best Sex Ever, Doug Fields & Shaun Blakeney tackle this oh-so-difficult but oh-so-important topic. Students are bombarded daily with messages about sex, about their own sexuality, and little of it borders on Truth. Rather than try and stifle their natural curiosity with a simple “Wait until marriage,” this series digs in deep to reframe sex in light of God’s design and purpose.The topics for this four-week series are:Week 1 - Created In God’s Image Week 2 - God’s Word On Sex Week 3 - Sex Is So Much Bigger Than I Thought! Week 4 - Messing Up To Making Up