Secrets, lies, cover-up, scandal—all the makings of a great drama. And if only it were as simple as double dipping. But the secrets we carry so often have far greater consequences than cross contaminating party condiments.

It’s August. It’s hot. And it seems like water is on everyone’s mind. We want to drink it loaded with ice, swim in it to refresh and cool off, and attach it to a fan to mist us if we’re insane enough to sit outside. Even the plants cry out for water as they start to wilt in the afternoon sun. Water is a precious resource—no organism can live without some form of it.

The Ten Commandments weren’t put in place to make us perfect; they were to show us we need a Savior. These aren’t just rules that we have to obey, but a mirror to show us we can’t obey. No matter how hard we try, we can’t keep God’s law perfectly. Maybe we haven’t actually killed someone or stolen anything, but all of us have broken God’s law at some point if not daily.

School is just around the corner and we know many of you are wanting to add some drama to your church service. We have put together our Top 10 list of scripts that are perfect for this Back to School time of year.

We have all had something in our lives that have hurt us, caused us pain and potentially wounded us. Below is a collection of videos that address these painful issues in our lives and how we may find hope, reconciliation and recovery.

An apology doesn’t make everything okay. It doesn’t take away the sting of betrayal, mend a broken heart, or instantaneously re-establish trust. But it’s a start. In the same way, forgiving someone isn’t saying everything is okay. It doesn’t turn back the clock or numb our emotions. But it’s the beginning of God’s work in and through us.

Watch the following videos inspired by the world of athletics as you discuss topics like discipline, endurance, perseverance and running the race during this Olympic season.

Grief is a lonely place. It’s can be tempting to shut people out and try to deal with it on our own, but God created us for relationships—family, spouses, friendships, mentors, and so on. We were born to do life with him and others. What sweeter comfort than a friend who willingly sits with us.