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The V formation formed by migrating geese can teach us many lessons when it comes to believers working together to reach common goals in the church.

NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured a picture revealing remarkable atmospheric features in the northern hemisphere of the planet Jupiter. The picture showed swirling clouds surrounding a circular feature within the planet’s jet stream region called “JetN6.” When the image was rotated 100 degrees to the right,…

As 2016 wound down, scientists announced that the year was going to a little longer than most, one second longer to be exact. To make up for slowing in the Earth’s rotation countries using Coordinated Universal Time added the leap second during the countdown to 2017. The timing for the rest of the world…

Astronomers with the Breakthrough Listen project are using machine leaning techniques to help them understand unknown space phenomena. The project is part of an effort to look for signs of intelligent life in space, but also investigate unknown events. Researchers are using new computer techniques to…

The National Football League is employing new technology that will provide more information about the speed, location, and rotation of the football during games. The league will use Radio Frequency Identification tags (RFID) to collect the information which will likely mean even more statistics for fans…

In the 2017 Super Bowl the New England Patriots trailed by 25 points with 17 minutes and 7 seconds left in the game. In those few minutes they tied the game, then in overtime they won. Headlines across the sports world proclaimed a “miracle comeback.” What kind of miracle would it have been had they…

Are you too busy? Do you need more time to get everything done? NASA is planning to help you a little. They have announced an extension to the year. On New Year’s Eve, December 2016, a “leap second” will be added to the world’s official clocks at 11:59:59 effectively making this year 1 second longer…

Through the years there have been many ideas to explain why starts twinkle. Aristotle said twinkling was caused by wavering vision of people stretching the limits of their eyesight. Later, scientists thought stars rotated and displayed facets like diamonds as they turned. Today, the accepted explanation…

June 2015 was one second longer than usual because scientists added one leap second to keep the earth and atomic clocks in synch. Scientists say that leap seconds are not like a leap days, which come every four years. Leap seconds are not predictable because weather exerts a force on the Earth’s surface,…

Astronomers first spotted an odd looking asteroid in September of 2013. At the time, it looked appeared to be an unusual fuzzy object in space. Two weeks later, closer observations reveal what appeared to be three bodies moving together in a cloud of dust roughly the diameter of the Earth. To get a better…

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the three compatriots – Potter, Ron Weasely, and Hermione Granger – traverse through a series of puzzles to prevent the theft of the Philosopher's Stone, desired by the Lord Voldemort to restore his power. The final challenge involves a game of Wizard's Chess.…

Jesus walked where the people could see him; even the needy ones. Luke tells of ten lepers who could see him and called to him while he was passing by. Jesus stopped and healed them. (See Luke 17) If the city of Santa Barbara, California has its way, it will become more difficult for the needy and the…

Author Gary Barkalow describes a time in his life, when he was really struggling. Gary says he had left a job, a place, and community that he never expected he would leave. He says he knew why he needed to leave and what he wanted to do, but did not know how to get there. During this period of searching,…

An Alaskan couple has proven they take their passion for parenting seriously. In 2000, Kathy and Tom each had successful careers, two houses, cars, and motorcycles. They were also raising three kids. Instead of adding family dinners and game nights to their schedule, the family sold everything and lived…

Bruce Larson. In his book Wind and Fire, Larson points out some interesting facts about Sandhill cranes: “These large birds, who fly great distances across continents, have three remarkable qualities. First, they rotate leadership. No one bird stays out in front all the time. Second, they choose leaders…

YOUTH You could probably convince a jury to convict me of being prejudiced about this, but I think the youth of our church are the finest you'll find anywhere. They aren't the church of tomorrow, they are the church of today! I love the way they participate in the ministry of our church. From serving…

And you also find out interesting things when you have sons, like... 1.) A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4 inches deep. 2! .) If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3.) A 3-year old Boy's voice is louder than…

WARNING The devastating tsunamis that struck the nations around the Indian Ocean resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people. Fifteen feet high waves flooded towns and villages on Sri Lanka's southern, eastern, and northern coasts. Though the death toll is stunning, wildfire officials in Sri…

Here are three of my favorite tools for structuring group dialogue: Interviews – Select one to three people from each perspective on the issue. In the presence of the entire group, interview them about their viewpoint. Group Spectrum – In a spectrum, the leader draws an imaginary line and designates…

LAW Indiana's number 2 ranked girls high school diver was disqualified in the state sectionals for violating Section 3, article 4 of the National Federation of High School Sports Association rulebook. Anesa Beard, a sophomore at Franklin (Indiana) Community High School, took a blue elastic band out of…

GOD'S PRESENCE At the beginning of your sermon, pass out golf balls to everyone in the audience. Ask them to examine the ball closely, squeeze it, smell it, feel the dimples on it, and notice the variety of colors of balls people received, and the different brand names printed on the balls. Now ask everyone…

SACRIFICE Hilda Mason served as an active Washington D.C. city council member into her 80's. She didn't serve her city alone. Her husband, Charlie Mason, assisted her in her work for more than twenty years. How did he find the time? He went the second mile and gave up his law practice to be her assistant.…

Ann Graham Lotz is the daughter of Billy Graham. She tells that years ago she was travelling with her Dad - they were in London. They were leaving their Hotel together, accompanied by a personal assistant to Billy Graham. As they passed through the rotating doors London is famous for, a familiar looking…

1. There is no such thing as childproofing your house. 2. If you spray hairspray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3. A 4-year old’s voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant. 4. If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough…

Kentucky Youth Ministries YOUTH MINISTRY MANUA | OUR MISSION: We Build Students OUR OBJECTIVES Win … Reach students to Christ Build … Teach / Disciple students Send … Mobilize students !!! Kentucky Teenagers … … our mission field | YOUTH MINISTRY MANUAL INDEX Letter from the District Youth Director page…