by Alexis Waid | Feb 14, 2022 | Blog, Christian Growth, Spiritual Formation
I had a massive fight with my mom, just before leaving for a 4-day weekend trip in Ohio with my school. I was 16, a junior in high school, and it was Valentine’s Day weekend 1999 and my life was about to change forever. To hear the author read, click the play...
by Aaron Waid | Feb 7, 2022 | Youth Group Games
This game is so simple, but so much fun, that you’ll be shocked that you didn’t think of it yourself! Giants, Wizards, and Elves is simply a variation of the classic Rock, Paper, Scissors game that everyone knows. The difference is that this version is much funnier!...
by Aaron Waid | Jan 31, 2022 | Youth Group Games
Sometimes you just need a quick game to change the energy in the room, and Grandma’s Footsteps is one you’re going to want to remember for just those times. No preparation is needed, and this game can be played anywhere after being taught to your youth in...
by Aaron Waid | Jan 24, 2022 | Youth Group Games
If you like games that get the youth moving, burning energy, and having a lot of fun, then Dragon Tail is for your teens! The rules for Dragon Tail can be taught in just a minute, but your group will beg to keep playing it because of how wild and crazy it gets. Plus,...
by Aaron Waid | Jan 17, 2022 | Youth Group Games
A little imagination, creativity, and flexibility are all that’s needed to play 60 Second Objects, a game that your youth will find both fun and challenging. In this game, youth are divided into teams, and everyone will compete to build the best functional...
by Aaron Waid | Jan 3, 2022 | Youth Group Games
Youth groups (at least in the United States), always want to play some form of football. But the tackling, hitting, and other physical elements make it nearly impossible to do safely. However, we have for you a safe version of football that combines exciting elements...
by Alexis Waid | Jan 1, 2022 | Blog, Challenges, Christian Growth
This Challenge is finished to sign up for our 2023 Challenge: click here – 2023 Challenge Can you do it? Read a piece of Scripture each day of 2022? Hi, I’m Alexis Waid, the creator of the yearly Scripture reading/writing yearly challenges on...
by Alexis Waid | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Creativity, Quiet Time Resources
I want to share with you a very easy to make and simple gratitude journal. Now, what IS crazy exciting about this easy gratitude journal DIY is that ANYONE can do it! Seriously, anyone! As the ministry-minded person that I am, I immediately envisioned how you could...
by Aaron Waid | Nov 15, 2021 | Youth Group Games
Everyone loves charades, but it can get a little predictable, right? Well, one way to spice up this classic game is to turn it into a big crazy relay! Charades Relay will add more competition, excitement, and energy-burning into a game that your youth almost certainly...
by Alexis Waid | Nov 5, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, Christian Growth
For the next 20 days, I want to invite you to do this Gratitude Challenge in order to foster a more thankful heart. For every day leading up to Thanksgiving, I will post the challenge for the day on our Facebook page, in our free Facebook group, on Instagram, and on...