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This book was written to address some of the chaos or disorder often associated with youth ministries. It evolved as a result of my own experiences working with young people for the last sixteen years. I was convinced that there had to be way to structure the youth program so that any one aspect is not sacrificed at the expense of another. I came to realize that in my attempt to satisfy the desires of the youth, who could not get enough fun activities, I sacrificed order, purpose, and aim. It appeared that we were, for many years, shooting the air - shooting at nothing, hitting nothing. I had to come around to asking myself the question, "Why was I doing what I did with the youth ministry." In examining that question, I discovered we had no structure, no guiding principles, and no core values. This book attempts to address the confusion that is often associated with youth ministries lacking in these areas, and suggests an action-driven style without losing sight of these orderly components. This work for youth leaders is unique, not only because of its unusual format but also because of its biblical basis, philosophical positions, practicality, and simplicity. It breaks with the black and white style in which youth materials are usually written, and it adopts a new color approach based on acrostics. As a template or model, this work will assist youth leaders with the flexibility of structuring programs that can be unique to their own ministry needs without ignoring core values and guiding principles, and/or afford them the availability of a youth ministry resource as is. It presents activity ideas to instill the core values of the Christian faith in youth in these modern times when the foundations of such values are being shaken and undermined. It includes colorful, illustrative diagrams and graphics in the interior, making it different and appealing to youth workers and other readers. It is goal-focused. That is, it lays out goals and sub-goals that should be common to all youth ministries to some degree, and presents activity ideas, as well as instructions, in some cases, to meet targets. With its concise, outline format and intervening comments, it makes for easy reading while conveying what the author has in mind on some subjects. These features should allow not only youth leaders, but also youth, themselves, to discharge meaningful and leadership duties in an environment geared for them and their peers.

Bailey the bear takes young readers on a journey everywhere! In this enchanting story, a brazen bear cub sets off on a bold, thrilling adventure to number the stars of the air. Will daring little Bailey the bear succeed in his quest? Or will our young hero uncover more obstacles to count than stars? Follow along with Bailey, on a voyage neither he - nor the reader- will ever forget.

An heirloom collection of virtue-based stories featuring Sami Seamonster, and his family and friends.Seamonsters are mythical creatures who inhabit bodies of water across the globe. Join the Seamonster Family of Lake Kampos and their underwater friends on a series of adventures as they learn the character traits needed to achieve success and to find lasting peace. Titles in this series include: Sami Learns a Lesson, Balancing Act, The Football Flop, Sami's Tail, and The Missing Piece.

Upon arrival in Japan, one inevitably undergoes culture shock. The Japanese way of life is so unique that it appears incomprehensible. Foreigners, or "gaijins" as they are commonly referred to, are initially disoriented and mystified. I have written this travel guide to help teenagers discover Japan and decipher its inhabitants' customs and habits. The guide may be equally valuable for adults. It covers everything from "DOs and DON'Ts" to "What to Visit and Where to Eat". It is essentially a compilation of my experience living in Japan. I provide my readers with valuable advice, exceptional addresses and useful suggestions.Although the first few days in Japan are unsettling, one rapidly learns to appreciate the country and its superb culture.

Too much of a good thing gets Penelope Pratt in a pickle!Miss Penelope Pratt had simply too many hats! That is, of course, because Penelope just LOVED the feeling she had when surrounded by all of her colorful, fun, frilly - if not silly - funky hats. So much so, that she continued to design more and more of these incredible masterpieces. As her hat collection grew, and grew, and grew and grew, Penelope found herself a prisoner of her own creations. What's a girl to do when smothered by a mountain of hats? What happens when you have too much of a good thing? Well...Attached as she was to her whimsical hats, Penelope came up with the same solution any wacky, giddy, dizzy, zany, brainy girl would when deciding which one to wear - she scooped them up and wore ALL her hats at once! That's a lot easier said than done!Imagine what happens when Miss Penelope Pratt "goes public" with her wild assortment of hilariously handsome hats! Find out how she solves her developing dilemma with dogged drive and dynamic determination.

Imagine the possibilities if you COULD teach an old dog new tricksRufus, every blue dog's hero, meets his conscience when Daffodil, the only yellow dog in a blue-dog town, challenges his way of thinking. As a role model for his community, Rufus steps up to the plate to learn more about what makes Daffodil tick. As Rufus observes Daffodil, his admiration for her builds. But it isn't until Daffodil goes out on a limb, or paw, as the case may be, and comes to his rescue, that Rufus realizes he shouldn't judge a dog by its color. It is now Rufus' moral responsibility to be a good role-model and guide his blue-dog community to understand the importance of having an open mind and an accepting heart to embrace differences! After all, being in the doghouse can be a good thing, kind of like coming home!

U.S. Route 101 is the westernmost highway of the 1926 U.S. Federal Highway System. A north-south federal highway, it "mirrors" U.S. Route 1 on the U.S. east coast U.S. 101 originally connected our borders with Canada and Mexico between Blaine, Washington and San Ysidro, California. It was, and remains, a major north-south transportation corridor serving Washington, Oregon and California. It is also the longest U.S. highway in California. The highway in 2013 serves in the shadow of the much newer Interstate 5. U.S. 101 also survived the Great California U.S. Highway Mass Extinction of 1964. The 377 mile San Ysidro - Los Angeles segment was decommissioned in the 1970s because a parallel segment of Interstate 5 was nearing completion at the time. For his fourth U.S. highway adventure book, Mike Newlon drove his 1969 Porsche 912 southbound on the full surviving 1,540 mile length of the highway. As with his previous books about other U.S. highways, Mike's perceptive eye and digital cameras present readers with the highway and some of its previous alignments. In addition to the highway itself, Mike's book brings readers the historic architecture, the magnificent California Redwoods, the spectacular Pacific Coast and very active geology along the highway.

Love On The Run... Keep Your Love Alive!Learn About Your Love Level!Give A Love Gift Today! Love On The Run reminds us all of thoseeasy, simple and special ideas that help to keep our love relationships growing and meaningful.

To be the First One is a legendary story of lives of two prominent figures in Armenian history: St. Gregory the Illuminator and King Tiridates III. These two remarkable personalities were destined to meet and give a new beginning to the Armenian nation-Christianity. This is a compelling story of struggle for independence and survival in IV century AD when two major powers: Roman Empire and Parthian Empire had fought feverishly to establish their influence in Armenia. And Armenia chose to become the First Christian nation by adopting Christianity as a state religion in 301 A.D. This story was written for children and adults. All characters of this story are nonfictional. The author took the liberty to improvise.About the author:Adriana Layne has resided and traveled throughout Europe. She greatly appreciates the international history and folklore, art and architecture. To be the First One is her first children''s story book. Currently the author resides in California with her family and husband.

Libby learns that her Mommy''s name is not just Mommy. Come on Libby Nickel''s journey as she discovers her Mommy''s first name.

Kris''s Story is a truly warm and touching narrative of the courageous personal and emotional battle fought by a beautiful young vibrant woman against the brutal and tragic consequences of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. This story describes the transformation and rapid demise of a picture perfect healthy, physically fit, loving wife and mother succumb to a brutal disease process that managed to elude the practice of modern medicine. An unbelievable account of the impact and profound ramifications of the lethal wrath this horrendous disease thrusts upon unsuspecting family members is described in vivid detail. A must read for any medical team or family member involved in the direct care of an individual(s) with a neurodegenerative brain disorder.

It''s snowing! No school today!It snowed all night and now every kid''s winter wish has come true. School has been cancelled for the day. It''s a snow day. At first it''s fun, Tessa, Jake, and Molly get to wear their winter coats over their PJs so Mom can drive them to Grandma and Grandpa''s. Then Grandma makes them oatmeal and muffins for breakfast.But now what? Grandma and Grandpa don''t have a computer or video games. And it''s snowing harder than ever. Suddenly the exciting day is becoming the longest day in their lives.Never fear, Grandpa is here. He''s full of ideas to fill up the day and rounds it out with a secret surprise. By the time the last snowflake has fallen, Tessa, Jake, and Molly have a Snow Day they won''t ever forget.

Travel America''s "Pacific Highway" in a Classic 1969 Porsche 912U.S. Route 99, unofficially the %u201CPacific Highway%u201D to many, no longer exists. It was replaced by Interstate 5 in the 1970s and has been completely decommissioned. But major sections of former U.S. Route 99 are still very much with us in California, Oregon and Washington.Following his %u201CU.S. Route 395%u201D and %u201CU.S. Route 95%u201D, this is Mike Newlon%u2019s third book about U.S. highway adventures in his classic 1969 Porsche 912.Ride with Mike, perhaps again, on this trip as he drives the full surviving length of historic former U.S. Route 99, northbound from Mexico to Canada, in April of 2008.

Discover a World Where Creativity Runs Wild!Mr. Graham's garage is full of tools-from hammers to saws to wrenches. And he couldn't be more focused on his own personal projects. Then a little girl named Cheryl pokes her head in. The garage opens up a whole new world for Cheryl, as she learns what each tool is and what they're used for. But it turns out she's not the only one to learn something. Together, they'll discover the magic of working as a team to create something truly special. Packed with delightful illustrations, A Special Project shows the world of tools and building things is open to anyone, no matter the age or gender. This adorable story will captivate young readers and is sure to spark their imagination!

Break Through the Barriers that are Limiting Your Self-confidenceUnstoppable Confidence is your ticket to a whole new life – you can be stronger, bolder, and more secure. This easy-to-use workbook tackles six breakthrough steps to help build self-confidence using case studies, exercises, assignments and empowering techniques. • How to use a Confidence Role Model to learn how others approach life with poise, assurance and grace• Why a strong inner-belief system is a must for achieving self-confidence and how to boost your own• Key strategies to identify and overcome negative messages coming from others and from yourself• Much, much more!If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the possibility of failure, intimidated by other people’s success, worried about making mistakes, or just plain held back in life, then Unstoppable Confidence is for you. Self-confidence is strongly emphasized in our fast-paced world. If you want to remain competitive, you need to believe in yourself. Be empowered with Unstoppable Confidence!

A GIFT OF HOPE AND AUTHENTICITYTHIS CONGRUENT LIFE: A SPIRITUAL ECOLOGY PRACTICE is an invitation to realign our lives with our values. This personal and insightful story takes us on a journey toward a more engaged ecology, one that is spiritually informed, generous and encouraging. With wit and practical wisdom, Whitner and Grob let their own lives speak. They show us, in vibrant narrative and photography, how to bring into balance spiritual activism and a commitment to living more lightly on the Earth. "This is a careful, simple, and quite lovely guide to matching actions to principles - it will be a great help to many of us in its gentle and calm fashion." ~ Bill McKibben, Environmental activist and author

The Eager Bunny is a whimsical tale of a young rabbit who befriends a very special person and becomes a valuable part of the very first Easter celebration. With colorful illustrations and gentle wording, this book will help children understand the true meaning of Easter in a loving way.An angel called Little Bunny and said, “Little Bunny, this is the very FIRST Easter. Our Father has chosen you to take the symbol of these colored rocks and the new life Jesus promised His children and give them colored eggs every Easter. This will remind them Jesus loves them and He will NEVER leave them.

How many cookies can one little girl eat before something strange begins to happen?Once there was a very happy little girl who loved cookies. She loved them so much that she wouldn''t eat anything but cookies-cookies for breakfast, cookies for lunch, cookies for dinner. (Need we even mention dessert?) Her parents tried everything they could think of to get her to eat the right foods, but all she would eat were cookies! Then one day, she began to change.

What are you? Shining the light and reaching for the sweater, Maggie saw two little beady eyes in a ball of fuzz.

Mythical-Occurring in folk tales. Not yet been deemed true by scientists but a large group of people currently and in the past believed this to have existed. After an earthquake, Jake and his cousin Alex hear rumors of treasures that have yet to be discovered. As they embark on their quest for riches, they stumble upon mythical creatures frozen in time that have waken from centuries of sleep. As the creatures begin to descending on man-kind, it is now up to Jake and his girlfriend to convince others the creatures are real. Discover the mythological creatures that have crossed over.

"Kill the humans, take no prisoners!!!" It's been nine months since the rebellion that swept the tyrannical King Eliziar out of power. Now in a heated Senate debate, the forces of Democracy fight the Royalist party led by Lord Thompson. Which side will win the popular vote to control the government? Will it lead to civil war before it even begins? Meanwhile the snakes of Atlantis, let by Lord Rattle, invade with the help of King Tundra, a rogue King of the southern tribe of Night people. Once more the heroes of the rebellion must stand tall to defend freedom and their right to exist.

Growing up in rural central Texas from the early 1960's to 1970, this book is a series of short stories that takes two young children through adventure after adventure so they can craft their skills in the art of nature exploration and self-reliance. As you read through the different stories, you realize it is not the things your parents told you that helped carve your personality, but it is those things they silently allowed you to do that had the greatest impact. Let each of my stories guide you through a time when living on a farm was far less about not having a color TV, video games, a phone or any air conditioning to comfort oneself and more about enjoying time spent outside in nature. The chapter "Limestone County BC" is set in the early 1960's black land farming area where my brother David and I began developing our early curiosity of the outdoors. We lived in a house where fresh well water, outdoor toilets, chickens, cows and our beloved dog BoBo were the centerpiece of everything we knew. The chapter "Cotton Gins" delivers our first experience away from home and introduces us to the slow paced city of Mart Texas and the cotton gin. It is here that we first experience the existence of life beyond our own farm. The chapter "Living on the Hill" is broken up into two short stories and focuses on mischief and the art of running away from home. The chapter "Great Aunts and Uncles" is where we develop our first experience of a time and of people who would ultimately disappear from our lives at an early age. The home cooked meals prepared from fresh farm ingredients and the lost time of houses without electricity and running water made us appreciate what we had. The chapter "Days with Dad" is like the farm version of "taking the kids to work day", but with a twist. While many days began with hard work, they always ended with the celebration of a good day of learning nature, Dad's favorite eating places, beer joints and local Mart estab

Tarnished Legacy begins at the turn of the new millennium as the author begins to question the pain and secrecy surrounding the deaths of her maternal and paternal ancestors. What proves most troubling is her attempt to understand why all of her ancestors are buried in a poor Colored cemetery on the edge of the City of Philadelphia in unmarked graves. What social and personal shame marked the end of their lives? The story travels back to the late 19th/early 20th century and explores the social conditions which resulted in the birth of the first daughter of a concubine and the resulting social pressures, and privileges, that accompanied the Black community's "high yellow class." In so doing, it helps to shed light on the politics of race and social intercourse. Tarnished Legacy provides insightful revelations as to how folklore, history, humor and culturally embellished spiritual practices and beliefs are used as a form of social resistance from a racially oppressive social environment. Moreover, it details the author's struggle to come to grips with the social ramifications of race, poverty, class and color-caste at the beginning of her young existence and throughout her successful transition into a meaningful life. This remarkably engaging, well-written family memoir is a factually-based, historical account of four generations of family life in twentieth century Black America.

Battle of the Kingdoms: End-of-Year & Beginning-of-Year Annual Forty-Day Fasting & PrayerTo legally battle and rout demonic kings and kingdoms, or other ruling entities and personalities who have encroached on your territory, you need the verdicts of the courts of heaven. Fear Not! Jesus, by His victory on the Cross judged Satan and has already won judgment in your favor! Always pray and agree with the intercession of the heavenly court concerning your spiritual heritage and legal mandates to rule and "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth." (Genesis 1:28). Why legal mandate? HAVE YOU EVER PRAYED AND PETITIONED GOD CONCERNING AN ISSUE TO NO AVAIL? There may be a legal case, a book of accusations and summons against you and your bloodline. DO YOU WANT YOUR UNANSWERED PRAYERS RELEASED AND UNLOCKED? Here is a secret you should know about prayer: In the realm of the spirit, every conflict is about legality! Prayer is first a courtroom activity before going to the battlefield to enforce the verdict and the written judgment issued against the agents of darkness battling your authority, power, crown and ultimately your kingdom. (Psalms 149:6-9) HAVE YOU BEEN TRYING TO RESOLVE JUDICIAL SPIRITUAL CONFLICTS IN THE WRONG ARENAS? In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus placed prayer in the courtroom. Everything in the spiritual realm is about legality! God is just and He does not violate His laws! Why? If He did, He would not be God, and a righteous judge of the Universe. The devil is a legalist! But Our God is a righteous Judge! Therefore, don't overlook or violate spiritual laws and risk incurring adverse court verdicts! Without legal victory from the Court of Heaven, spiritual warfare can be dangerous, disastrous and result in defeat and satanic backlash upon you, and your family, ministry, or kingdom! WHY AN END-OF-YEAR AND BEGINNING-OF-YEAR A