All Editorial articles – Page 98
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Ready-to-use Games - Ice Breakers: Bible Games
Using the Bible for games could be seen as a) ridiculously cheesy and awkward, b) an underhand way to get the ‘good book’ into more general activity, c) a little bit sacrilegious, or d) simply weird. But as the way we use our Bibles can say a lot about our theology, a healthy and familiar relationship with it is something to work on. Using it in a variety of ways can help to overcome some of the barriers that young people can put up towards the Bible - so here are some ideas.
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IssuesRe-imagining the Bible
With The Bible TV series hitting our screens, Dr Nick Shepherd asks: how do we use the Bible today?
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BlogFour of the most random moments in the Bible
The Bible is a collective of books that holds great wisdom and instruction for Christians, but also some of the greatest stories ever told
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BlogYoung people as Bible characters - Job
Tragedy is always a difficult subject to deal with. Tim Gough continue our look at young people as bible characters by assessing the difficult character of Job and what do do if he arrives at your youth group.
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BlogYoung people as Bible characters - Peter
Comparison is something that we all struggle with at some point in our lives. Jonathan Buckley continues our series of at young people as bible characters by discussing Peter.
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BlogHow to get young people to read the Bible for themselves
The Bible is unlike any other text in the world. It provides the foundation to Christian life, but for some, young people and adults alike, it can be difficult to open up and read regularly of our own accord. Tim Gough shares some tips on how to get young people to engage with the Bible.
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BlogYoung people as Bible characters - Solomon
Within the Bible there are a number of characters that resonate with us as we read their story. Whether that be an unwavering character such as Job, or an unwilling messenger such as Jonah, their characteristics can be seen in many of those arounds us. In this series we will look at different biblical characters, both major and minor, and discuss how we can encourage young people with similar attitudes and characteristics. Claire Farley kicks us of with Solomon…
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IssuesDiscovering the Bible in a digital world
As Guardians of Ancora – a digital Bible experience for children is released, the team behind the game explain why they chose to create it, what the game is all about, and the future possibilities of reaching children in a digital age.
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IssuesHelping young people to understand the Bible
Experienced youth and schools worker Philip Eley looks at some of the difficulties involved in handling the Bible with young people, and explores key questions around interpretation, before offering practical ideas to get young people engaged.
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IssuesBible reading notes
Children’s workers put resources through their paces. How do you engage children with the Bible? Alex Taylor tracks down some of the great Bible reading resources out there for children, and gives them the Premier Childrenswork road test.
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IssuesBringing the Bible to Life
We know that the Bible is anything but boring, but how do we communicate this to children, encouraging them to read it for themselves? Author and storyteller Andy Robb gives us some tips for bringing the Bible to life, with the help of one of his creations…
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Navigate - Methodist Church and Bible Society
With Navigate, the Methodist Church and Bible Society have collaborated to produce a resource for 11-15 year-olds to help them explore and engage with the Bible, a useful little tool for voluntary or professional youth workers to have at their fingertips.
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Re-Charge Bible Study: This is That
RECHARGE IS A BIBLE STUDY JUST FOR YOU, TO NURTURE YOUR OWN RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. SO STOP, SIT, BREATHE AND READ. THIS
MONTH, GERARD KELLY LOOKS AT THE HOLY SPIRIT -
IssuesRe-charge Bible study: Merry Christmas
Re-charge is a Bible study just for you, to nurture your own relationship with God. So stop, sit, breathe and read. This month, Danielle Strickland wishes you all a Merry Christmas.
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IssuesRe-Charge Bible Study: Weakness and other vulnerable things I hate
RECHARGE IS A BIBLE STUDY JUST FOR YOU, TO NURTURE YOUR OWN RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. SO STOP, SIT, BREATHE AND READ. THIS
MONTH, DANIELLE STRICKLAND GETS VULNERABLE -
IssuesRe-charge Bible Study: 'Take courage...'
Recharge is a bible study just for you, to nurture your own relationship with God. So stop, sit, breathe and read. This month, Kenda Creasy Dean looks at courage.
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Re-charge Bible Study: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount: Salt
RECHARGE IS A BIBLE STUDY JUST FOR YOU, TO NURTURE YOUR OWN RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. SO STOP, SIT, BREATHE AND READ. THIS
MONTH, GERARD KELLY CONTINUES HIS series on the Sermon on the Mount by looking at HOW TO REMAIN SALTY. -
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RE-Charge Bible Study: Our whole selves
Recharge is a Bible study just for you, to nurture your own relationship with God. So stop, sit, breathe and read. This month, Danielle Strickland takes on ‘spiritual lives’.
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