In the spring of 2012, I was speaking at a camp in rural Wisconsin and I brought up the subject of sex to my middle school audience of about 500 kids. Unsurprisingly, I received a handful of the typical "Why are you talking about sex with this age group?!" comments.My answer? "Well, somebody's got to!"Since that camp, I've been...
Main Point: If we chase money, we’ll still be disappointed at the end of our life. However, if our lives are devoted to God, we’ll have everything we need.Discussion Starter: Making Mad MoneyThis discussion starter is a lot of fun, and just as entertaining for the crowd as the contestants. Basically, this up front activity gives students the opportunity...
Main Point: The voice of God isn’t always easy to discern so we must focus intently on Him to know His will.Discussion Starter: Listening TestThis is a fun little discussion starter that anybody can do. All you need are some sound effects and a way to play them for your group. Here’s what you do. There are a number...
Rated PG-13 for some teen drug and alcohol use, sexual content, violence and language.Directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow)Starring Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid, Andi MacDowell…This is going to be the shortest movie review I’ve written in our website history. Not because there’s nothing to write about… the complete opposite, in fact.When I first saw this movie...
Rated G.Starring Jason Lee, David Cross, Justin Long (voice), Amy Poehler (voice), and Jesse McCartney (voice)Directed by Mike Mitchell (Shrek Forever After and Sky High)I’d rather be shipwrecked than to sit through this movie again. The vacationing Chipmunks and Chipettes are turning a luxury cruise liner into their personal playground, until they become 'chipwrecked' on a remote island. As...
Rated R for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use.Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi, J.K. Simmons, Caleb Landry Jones and Lukas HaasDirected by Baltasar Kormakur (Inhale and Run For Her Life)It’s not a crime to watch Contraband, but it is a waste of your time. Mark Wahlberg leads the cast of Contraband, a fast-paced thriller...
Rated PG-13 for sexual content including references, some violence and action, and for language. Directed by McG (Executive Producer for Chuck, Supernatural)Starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom HardyThis Means War seemed like a perfect Valentine’s Day compromise; the trailer looked actiony with plenty of typical rom-com stuff thrown in, perfect for any couple, right? My fiancé and I went...