How to Speak to Youth . . . and Keep Them Awake at the Same Time

How to Speak to Youth . . . and Keep Them Awake at the Same Time
Author: Ken Davis
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2010-12-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310872707

Speaking to youth is challenging. Here’s the help you’ve been looking for. . . . How to Speak to Youth is packed with tons of tips to make you a better speaker with any size group large or small. You’ll enhance your communication skills with - A proven system for preparing dynamic talks - Exercises to improve your voice, gestures, and eye contact - Techniques to use the humor you find in everyday life - Ideas to make Scriptures come alive. And you’ll discover ways to- Prepare with focus - Speak with clarity - Communicate with power. Plus, you’ll enjoy the many humorous illustrations peppered throughout the book. You’ll discover your potential to speak to kids and keep them awake at the same time.

Jumper Fables

Jumper Fables
Author: Ken Davis
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780310400110

This devotional book is a collection of strange-but-true stories aimed at teenagers that will make them laugh and also leave them thinking about things that really matter.

Fire Up Your Life

Fire Up Your Life
Author: Ken Davis
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1995
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780310486619

Ken Davis shares vital, Bible-centered principles that have the power to transform one's life by finding joy and excitement in every aspect of life.

Wild Truth Journal for Junior Highers

Wild Truth Journal for Junior Highers
Author: Mark Oestreicher
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1995-10-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310207665

Meet 50 of the Bible's most outrageous and amazing people. You'll find out what happened when God went major rad with His Wild Truth--and you'll discover how God can do the same thing right now in your life. Check out some of the people you'll get to know: - Skipper (pulls off major animal style Rescue 911) - Hammerhead (gives a bad dude a permanent headache) - LAZ (a dead guy. . Until You-Know-Who comes along) - Moe's Mom (sends her son on THE river-rafting trip of all time) - Bad Luck Boils (overcomes major zit problem) . . .and dozens of other folks you've just gotta meet! Open up Wild Truth Journal - and dare to discover the power of God's love.

Sticking Up for Who I Am!

Sticking Up for Who I Am!
Author: Gwendolyn Mitchell Diaz
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2009-02
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1607913429

STICKING UP FOR WHO I AM Answers to the Emotional Issues Teenagers Raise So, who are you? Are you the fun-loving friend, the quiet student, the stoic athlete, the lonely teen . . . ? Chances are - you're not really sure. This book will help you explore some of the feelings and fears that are hidden in your soul. The author provides physical knowledge and spiritual insights to help you cope with the emotional issues you face. You will discover that who you are has nothing to do with the attributes or abilities that you possess. It has everything to do with who you allow God to be. The text is filled with interesting stories, real-life examples, and thought-provoking allegories, many of them taken from the author's personal experiences as she raised four sons through their teenage years. The powerful material remains lively and entertaining while focusing on life-changing truths. A TREMENDOUS RESOURCE for TEENAGERS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, and YOUTH WORKERS!! GWENDOLYN MITCHELL DIAZ began life as a missionary kid in Nigeria. Her family moved to the United States when she was ten. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she spent many years working in the medical profession, but found time to write magazine articles and newspaper columns about sports, family, and her faith in God. She has published several books for Moms (including The Adventures of Mighty Mom) as well as three books for teenagers dealing with the issues they face. Sticking Up For Who I Am is the last in this trilogy. As the mother of four boys, Gwen is passionate about helping teens solidify their faith and grow as Christians. She and her husband Ed strive to present Christianity to teens in a way that "captures their interest, satisfies their curiosity, and communicates God's exciting truths."

Sheep Tales

Sheep Tales
Author: Ken Davis
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2001
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780310227588

Meet Galya, one of the nicest sheep you could hope to know. Far too nice to be hanging out with a crusty, bitter bird like Edgar the raven. Yet, who but someone as kind and wise as Galya could see past Edgar's nastiness to his deepest need and care about him enough to tell him the Sheep Tales? In Sheep Tales, the animals have their say. Here is the Bible story as you and your children have never experienced it, seen through the eyes of Galya, Edgar, Arvid the platypus, Dandy the lion, Glubber the whale, and other furry, feathery, and creepy-crawly creatures made and loved by God. This devotional storybook will touch and delight your children--and you. With tenderness, humor, and creativity, author Ken Davis takes your imagination to the very heart of the gospel: God's love, displayed from the Creation to the Resurrection. It's big enough to weave the animals children love into God's awesome plan of redemption. And it's wonderful enough and strong enough to heal anything--even a broken and angry heart like Edgar's.

Lighten Up!

Lighten Up!
Author: Ken Davis
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310227577

Ken Davis is a very funny guy. And as his friends and family will tell you, he's also a very wise one. After all, who but a wise guy would blow the toilet in his new home to smithereens with an M-80 firecracker Or end up in a hotel lobby wearing nothing but strawberry underwear and the latest addition of USA Today Only Ken Davis could pull these stranger than life stories together and use them to drive home insights that cut to the heart of Christ-like living. Because Ken, being Ken, knows what human fallibility is all about. He knows how tough we adults can be on ourselves. He knows how hard we try to appear more together than we really are. And to all of us, he offers two words of very solid wisdom: LIGHTEN UP! Ken's hilarious and touching stories underscore one simple, encouraging theme: God's grace is for you. You're not perfect, but you are perfectly loved by God. So take heart. God doesn't just love you, he enjoys you. No reason you shouldn't, too!

Life-Giving Relationships

Life-Giving Relationships
Author: Carole Goodwin
Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1997
Genre:
ISBN: 0884894207

The older teens in your parish want a youth ministry program that exposes them to relevant, real-world topics in an active, engaging way. Horizons is an innovative, comprehensive approach to religious education. Its foundation is teacher-led, creative learning strategies that give students ample opportunities for discussion, reflection--and fun! Designed for grades 9-12, Horizons utilizes a module system so that you can combine courses and topics to meet the specific needs of your parish. Seven core courses set the stage for discussing central and foundational themes. Then choose from a wide selection of age-appropriate minicourses to round out your curriculum and craft summer courses, retreats, and youth-group activities. The Youth Ministry Strategies component features more than 65 creative youth activities to complement the Horizons curriculum. And on top of all that, Horizons includes outstanding training resources. You'll be able to create the most engaging and relevant youth ministry program for senior high that is available anywhere.