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Continue reading →: Conflict and Anger (DEVOTION)
In your table groups, read the following Scriptures, and discuss the questions that follow: Mark 11:25 Luke 6:27-36 Romans 12:14-21 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Ephesians 4:26-27 What themes do you notice from these Scriptures? Is it okay to be upset with someone? What conditions does God place on anger? …
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Continue reading →: Conflict Escalation – David (BIBLICAL CASE STUDY)
Read the story of David’s war with his son Absalom in 2 Samuel and try to determine the events that relate to the Five Stages of Escalating Conflict. When you think you have them all identified (hint: some occur multiple times), draw a graph on a flip chart, and label…
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Continue reading →: Conflict Escalation – Samson (BIBLICAL CASE STUDY)
Read the story of Samson in Judges 14-16, and try to determine the events that relate to the Five Stages of Escalating Conflict. When you think you have them all identified (hint: some occur multiple times), draw a graph on a flip chart, and label it with these events to…
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Continue reading →: Conflict Among Believers (DEVOTION)
In your table groups, read the following Scriptures, and discuss the questions that follow: Matthew 7:3-5 Matthew 5:23-24 Matthew 18:15-17 Luke 17:3-5 John 13:34-35 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Ephesians 4:1-3 Colossians 3:12-14 What do these Scriptures have in common? Whose responsibility is it to take initiative toward reconciliation? When does this…
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Continue reading →: Staff Care (DEVOTION)
The Philistines and the Israelites were at a standstill in their war, with one army on each side of a pass. Jonathan, King Saul’s son, bravely attacked a Philistine outpost with just his armor bearer and with only one sword between them. This caused a panic in the Philistine camp,…
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Continue reading →: I’ve Done Something (ICEBREAKER)
Time 10-15 minutes (depending upon group size) Description This icebreaker can be used as a meeting opener. It works particularly well for groups that already know each other fairly well and will help them to understand something new about each person. Materials None Preparation None Procedure · …
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Continue reading →: Jung’s Preference Sorter (EXERCISE)
Purpose This activity helps participants to determine what their preferences are (according to the work of Carl Jung). This is a simple and participative way to introduce the preferences and a good foundation for any discussion of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). It can also be used with the Insights…
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Continue reading →: Hearing Impaired (QUICK DRAMA)
SCENE: Sam enters, wearing several things that cover up his ears. Start with cotton balls in the ear. Then add a hat that comes down over the ears. Finally, put on earmuffs or headphones. Label each thing with a sign that says, “SIN.”. (For the cotton balls, you might just…
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Continue reading →: An Unfinished Work (QUICK DRAMA)
SCENE: Alex is painting on a canvas mounted on an easel. The audience cannot see what is being painted, because the painting is facing away. Alex is deeply absorbed in his work and doesn’t notice when John enters. JOHN: Hey, Alex! What are you doing? ALEX: Painting a…
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Continue reading →: Spiritual Frisbee Golf (GAME)
Audience Children, Teens, Adults Time 30-60 minutes (depending upon how challenging your course is) Description This outdoor game is a combination of two popular sports with a spiritual twist. Participants will throw Frisbees (flying disks) toward nine different targets. It’s a little like playing Frisbee; it’s a little like playing…
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