There are many dangers when we start to live for ourselves in a Christian context. Discover some of the key ones that can change your life!

There’s a story in the Bible. It starts in Genesis and ends in Revelation. It helps you see God’s heart in a fresh new ways–His desire to be glorified among the nations!

Most Christians have only been reading half of the Bible. They’ve been focused on what God can do for them, and not what they can do for God. Come and discover another half of your Bible.

Let’s be honest, the Bible is full of grace and full of works. Why are they both there, since we’re saved by grace alone and not works?

Jesus continually pressed his disciples to live with an eternal perspective. Gain a whole new understanding of what that means.

All Christians are going to be judged twice: once as a sinner and once as a servant. Learn in greater detail what is going to happen when we go to heaven.

Relational wisdom—a gospel-driven form of emotional intelligence—is your ability to discern emotions and interests in yourself and in others, to interpret them in the light of God’s Word, and to use these insights to manage your responses and relationships successfully. In this life-changing message of biblical and neurological basis for relational wisdom. These skills can lead to less stressful and more a productive homeschool experience and a more credible witness for Christ.

Most of our children watch hundreds of hours of electronic media every year … often with little benefit. This workshop provides practical guidance on how to use popular Hollywood movies to teach life-changing relational skills to your children.

Music has become such an ever-present influence in our daily lives, we seldom stop to consider what effect it has on us. Man has changed over the last 100 years from being music makers to music consumers. We gradually lost control over, and even awareness of, our auditory environment. In what way is music beneficial to our bodies and minds? Can it actually be harmful? Scientific research provides some astounding answers to such questions—indeed, facts that must not be ignored.

History Makers have a keen perception, they understand the world they live in. Our perception is illuminated by having a biblical world view.  God’s word is our moral and spiritual compass that will set our course to change the world!  It’s time to learn to base our faith on the Word of God so that we can become the history makers that He has called us to be.

The great history makers of the Bible all practiced a very simple strategy, they heard God’s voice and took steps of obedience.  We likewise will learn to follow this simple biblical pattern. Explore scripture to identify the key ways God speaks to his children and learn how to apply the faith needed to walk in obedience. Know and obey God's voice and He will lead us step by step to fulfill our destiny.

This message is from the youth track (it is also given in the general sessions). Relational wisdom is your ability to discern emotions and interests in yourself and in others. Use God’s Word, and these insights to manage your responses and relationships successfully. Jeff Sande will describe the biblical basis for relational wisdom and show how these skills can lead to productive lives, better job performance, and a more credible witness for Christ.

This is part 2 and uses musical samples to help listeners learn to hear more actively, both to gain the most out of their listening experience as well as to encourage defensive listening with greater discernment. Musical selections of baroque, classical, folk, and popular genres are played and discussed. Without saying, “This is good, this is bad,” Mr. Pudewa presents a unique perspective on the question of whether all music is equally beneficial to the Christian.

“If you control yourselves, then your parents don’t have to.” Did you realize that you have incredible power over your life…not by controlling your parents …but by controlling yourself? Listen and learn how to calm yourself down and deal proactively with stress, peer pressure, anxiety, focus, attention, and more. Jesus wasn’t some weak guy—he was very powerful precisely because He controlled Himself. This is hard-hitting advice and strategies that most adults don’t even know how to master, but you can!

You’re having a difficult discussion with your parents— about video games, social media, chores, curfew, motivation, trying harder in school, or college— and the conversation quickly escalates. Each side talks AT instead of TO each other with the sole goal of winning the argument. Both sides dig in. How can you have difficult discussions while still honoring and respecting your parents? Listen and learn.

God has knit within you various gifts, talents, and passions. Sometimes His plan seems so mysterious. People get stuck wondering if they are doing the right thing. But what if God’s plan for your life involves just one simple step of faith? Discover what that step is.

This session is directed to youth - it is also listed in the general convention. Teens often watch hundreds of hours of electronic media every year … often with little benefit. This workshop will provide practical guidance on how to use popular Hollywood movies to gain life-changing relational skills.

Want to better understand the headlines? Need to study modern history at home? Then you should attend “Modern History That Shook the World!” Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of the award-winning series, The Mystery of History, as she recounts world-shaking events from the 20th century to present time from a biblical worldview. With vivid snapshots of the Cold War, the Formation of Israel, the War in Korea, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, and much more, students and teachers will not only be challenged to understand the past, but be better equipped to interpret today’s news and make stronger leaders for tomorrow. Don’t miss this fast-paced, fact-filled, fifty-five minutes of modern history!

Dinosaurs have fascinated man ever since the first fossil was discovered. In this workshop, Mike Riddle will answer four important questions. Where did these mighty beasts come from? When did they live, and what happened to them? Are they mentioned in the Bible?

Proponents of evolution often apply intimidating techniques in discussion and debate. Join Mike Riddle as he demonstrates how to employ critical thinking skills for disarming the arguments of evolutionists. You will be equipped with three critical thinking questions, The Power Question, and will also learn how to identify red-flag words.

If you’ve ever wondered about the age of the earth and how it relates to the Bible, then this workshop, presented by Mike Riddle, is just for you. Using hermeneutics and the rules of interpretation, Mike will explain the meaning of “day” as it is used in various Scripture passages.

Where did matter come from to create the universe? How did life originate? Join Mike Riddle as he addresses these two power questions and applies critical thinking in finding the answers. In this workshop you’ll be equipped to make logical deductions for reasonable beliefs.

Join Mike Riddle as he walks through the history of our freedom. Mike is a Retired US Marine. He brings enthusiasm and respect for God's plan for our country down through the decades. This presentation is rich in video clips and animation - audio is the only thing that is recorded.