Soul Fuel
Austin and Ally and You
Are you more like Austin or Ally? If you don’t know, there are (of course) a multitude of on-line quizzes and tests that you can take to see which character
December 1, 2014
Evangelism Training
Gospel Advancing Ministry
Making Disciples Who Make Disciples
Making Disciples Who Make Disciples As disciples of Jesus, it’s our passion and privilege to follow after Him. And as we do so, He will help us (and our students)
November 20, 2014
How to Share the Gospel
Flying Lessons
Across the past several issues of energize, we’ve been exploring the “5 Keys to Nurturing a Faith-Sharing Focus.” One of my goals each step along the way has been to
November 6, 2014
Soul Fuel
The Big God Theory
Ba-ZING-a! Does that word mean anything to you? If it does, you are probably one of the 20 million loyal followers of The Big Bang Theory—a show that started humbly,
October 27, 2014
How to Share the Gospel
Can Your Students Fly the Plane?
I once went flying with my buddy, Vince, but when Vince first invited me to join him for a joy ride in the skies over Houston, I was a little
October 23, 2014
Soul Fuel
The Teen Mom in All of Us
Have you heard any of the “Only in America” observations? Here are a few of my favorites: Only in America…can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance…
October 20, 2014
Soul Fuel
Your Best Worst Day Ever?
What’s not to like about a 42-page book with a 10 word title? And since 1972, over 4 million people have way more than liked—they’ve adored—Judith Viorst’s classic work, Alexander
October 13, 2014
Leading a Youth Ministry
How to Build Evangelism into Your Group’s DNA
How are you doing at praying and programming evangelism into the DNA of your youth group? Are you actively seeking to inspire and motivate your students to get serious about
October 9, 2014
Leading a Youth Ministry
Lead with Expectancy
For many Christians—youth leaders included—evangelism is the “red-headed stepchild” of our ministries. It makes us feel uncomfortable, embarrassed and guilty. In fact, just the mention of the word “evangelism” can
September 25, 2014
Soul Fuel
See You After the Pole
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin” (Zechariah 4:10, NLT). Do you despise “small beginnings”? I think it’s in our nature—and especially our culture—to
September 15, 2014
Soul Fuel
Are You a Guardian of the Galaxy?
Did Marvel just do it again? Arguably the most successful movie franchise of all-time went out on a huge limb with Guardians of the Galaxy, and I’m pretty sure it
July 28, 2014
Soul Fuel
Body Image: Who is The Fairest of Them All?
Queen: Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? Magic Mirror: Famed is thy beauty, Majesty. But hold, a lovely maid I see. Rags cannot hide
July 14, 2014
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