Soul Fuel
Exodus: Spoilers and Lessons
Isn’t it fitting that the Year of Bible Movies should close out—or should I say exit—with the movie Exodus? Think about it—we’ve had Son of God, Heaven is For Real,
December 8, 2014
Soul Fuel
What is Your Mockingjay?
Have you ever found yourself unintentionally involved in a conflict? Or perhaps you involuntarily started a skirmish, and now you face a battle that you’re not sure you’re going to
November 17, 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
You Heard THE Voice?
What started as basically “the other” American Idol has grown into a ratings behemoth that is just plain unscripted fun. The Voice took the idea of a singing competition, and
November 3, 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
Soul Fuel
The Good Lie and The Bad Truth
When I was a kid, I thought the “good lie” was something I told my parents that got me out of trouble. Can you relate? Most (if not all of
October 6, 2014
Soul Fuel
Believe Me…There Are Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Have you ever heard the expression “a wolf in sheep’s clothing”? I thought it originally came from one of my favorite cartoons growing up called Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog.
September 29, 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
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