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Beacons of Joy

Writings on Beacons of Joy

A collection of writing by leading practical theologians and youth workers on beacons of joy in the midst of suffering generated through the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project.

Finding Joy in the Curriculum

A guide for how to best utilize the Quest for Life curriculum materials.

The 8 Bowl of Life Ceremony

A multi-sensory lesson to demonstrate the heightened awareness one acquires in experiencing the every day trials of life.

Violence

Rev. Dr. Dori Baker and Dr. Patrick B. Reyes present a lecture on violence.

Becoming a Spiritual Athlete

This lesson will help youth to develop spiritual practices that can help to prevent self-destructive behaviors.

The Forgotten Billion

This lesson will focus making youth aware of the injustice in the world.

Intelligent in More Ways Than One

In this lesson, youth will learn to appreciate their own intelligence as well as the gifts of others.

Bravery and Imagination

In this lesson, we will introduce young people to the idea of prophetic imagination.

Trusting God in Anxious Times

In this lesson, youth will learn how faith can help them to deal with anxiety.

Hope Never Fails

This lesson will focus on how sharing your biggest concerns with God can lead to a sense of hope.

Tuning in to Joy

This lesson will help youth to recognize joy in light of other emotions.

Depression in Biblical Days

This lesson will help youth to see the Bible as a source of support when walking through depression.

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