Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include Cameron Diaz challenging the value of fame, advice for your family Christmas gatherings, dealing with angry parent emails, and plenty of fuel for procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

A look back at a great post for the Advent season from Mike Yaconelli: “The Expertise of the Inept” — CLICK TO VIEW

We shared a collection of last minute Christmas lessons you can use right away: “Last Minute Christmas Lessons” — CLICK TO VIEW

Check out this Christmas wish list good for any youth worker: “10 Books to Get Yourself for Christmas” — CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

Cameron Diaz talks about fame in this video and sets us up to have some great conversations with students — CLICK TO VIEW

Walt Mueller wrote a great post for your upcoming family gatherings: “Christmas Communication: Insights as Your Family Gathers” — CLICK TO VIEW

DYM released another great podcast: “Your Angry Parent Emails” — CLICK TO VIEW

Art Bamford continues a series on digital media with Fuller Youth Institute: “Should I Buy My Teen an Apple Watch for Christmas?” — CLICK TO VIEW

Trevor Hamaker discussed how we might be sabotaging our ministries: “Is Your Mindset Killing Your Ministry?” — CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

How many hamsters can you fit in a toilet paper roll? — CLICK TO VIEW

Lebron James surprises a Special Olympics Olympian — CLICK TO VIEW

Christmas dishes from around the world — CLICK TO VIEW

Star Wars in 99 seconds — CLICK TO VIEW

Testing the Facekini — CLICK TO VIEW