Games

There’s something about sitting around a campfire that just makes people want to talk, laugh, and be silly together. I have some very fond memories from church camp. Maybe it’s the warmth, maybe it’s being away from screens, or maybe it’s just the simple fact that everyone’s stuck in a circle with nowhere else to …

Good youth group games do not have to be complicated to be meaningful. The best games for teens are usually easy to explain, simple to set up, and fun for a mix of personalities. Some students love high-energy activities, while others need something lower-pressure before they feel comfortable joining in. But one thing they all …

There’s something magical about pulling out a game at a party. I’ve seen it happen time and time again. One minute, guests are standing around making polite small talk, clutching their drinks and glancing at the clock. The next minute, someone’s balancing a cookie on their face or frantically blowing a ping-pong ball across a …

Some of the best afternoons I’ve had with my kids started with almost nothing—a bit of chalk, an old bucket, maybe a couple of sponges. No fancy equipment. No long setup. Just a handful of stuff already lying around the house. If you’ve ever stared out the window at a sunny day and thought, “I …

So you’re planning a girls’ sleepover. You’ve got the snacks sorted, the pillows are piled high, and the playlist is ready. But then comes the dreaded question — what are we actually going to do? Trust me, nothing kills a sleepover vibe faster than everyone staring at their phones wondering how to fill the next …

There’s something about a pool party that makes everyone feel about ten years old again. The second the towels hit the chairs and the sunscreen comes out, people start loosening up. And if you’ve ever hosted one, you already know this: good snacks matter, cold drinks matter, but great games are what turn a nice …