Every Friday we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week's trending links include some ideas for ministering to changing families, encouragement for parents, a reminder about keeping our commitments, a message for struggling youth ministers, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.
Blogs From YouthSpecialties.com This Week
Archie Honrado (@ArchieHonrado) wrote from his perspective on "Contemplative Prayer" - CLICK TO VIEW
Joe Garrison (@JoeGGarrison) shared some practical ways for "Encouraging Students to Know and Share Their Personal Faith Story" - CLICK TO VIEW
Blogs From Other Great Youth Workers This Week
Jason Sansbury (@JasonSansbury) and Sara Palm co-authored a great post on "Ministering to Changing Families" - CLICK TO VIEW
Kami Gilmour (@KamiGilmour) wrote a great forwardable post for the parents of your students: "The Parenting Secret I Learned at a Parent Teacher Conference" - CLICK TO VIEW
Michael Hyatt (@MichaelHyatt) shared a great reminder of why it's important to follow through on your commitments: "Why Keeping Your Commitments is Critical to Your Influence" - CLICK TO VIEW
John Pond over at Rooted Ministry (@rootedministry) wrote this encouraging post: "5 Things to Say to Parents Who Feel Helpless" - CLICK TO VIEW
Andy Blanks (@AndyBlanks) passed along more encouragement if you find yourself struggling right now: "A Brief Message To Youth Ministers Who Are Struggling" - CLICK TO VIEW
Fun Things To Fuel Your Procrastination
Jim Carrey spoofs Matthew McConaughey’s Lincoln car commercial - CLICK TO VIEW
OK Go kills it with another amazing music video - CLICK TO VIEW
The Skit Guys share a very scary laugh - CLICK TO VIEW
Guy Fieri Eating in Slow Motion to “Killing Me Softly” - CLICK TO VIEW
‘Age of Ultron’ Trailer, Celine Dion Edition: “My Ultron Will Go On” - CLICK TO VIEW