Have You Ever...?

The point behind the questions in this book is to get teenagers to take adeeper look at who they are and what they believe, says Christie. They weredesigned to stir up memories, as well as bring up hypothetical situations.Christie recommends that after brainstorming, ask What would you do if you werewith different people? or What would Jesus or Billy Graham do?By asking these questions, it may cause participants to think about thequestion in another way and allows the students and leader to get to know oneanother more deeply. Therefore, it is important to ask the deeper questions in asetting where there is a high level of trust.Another consideration is the appropriateness of the questions for eachindividual. For example, it would probably not be a good idea to ask a teen whois known to have a low self-image what they would change about their appearance.Used carefully these questions will encourage self-study and enlightenedconversations. In fact, even those past their teenage years will find this bookinteresting.

Have you ever. . .? -Thought you were going to die? (When? Where? What brought you through it? - Been a teacher's pet? (What grade? How did you feel?) - Had a miracle happen to you? (What happened? Who did you tell?) - Said something you didn't mean just to be polite? (Why did you do it? What situation would cause you to do it again?) Inside are 442 more zingers like these, that nudge your kids' memories and get them talking -- perfect for launching small-group discussion, building community, getting a laugh and triggering hard thinking about situations and people that matter most to teenagers. Keep Have You Ever . . .? handy -- stick it in your pocket, your backpack, your car's glove box -- because you'll never know when you need a leading question to get conversation rolling with an individual or a group.Read less