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Teen Bible Study Discussion Guides
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Creating Winning Habits
It's possible to reengineer the surface of your brain to be more successful
in shooting baskets—and much more!
Hold on to Your Christian Values...Even in College
You may have carefully planned your class load or electives, but you
probably have not considered the need for help in keeping your Christian
perspective intact. Here's a discussion by three Christian professors
giving their best advice for students.
Situation Ethics = Pig + Lipstick
Would you ever kiss a pig? What if the pig were wearing lipstick? From
a distance it might look a little better. But when you got closer, you'd
find the same dirty, smelly pig.
God, Goths and Emos
When the culture is so clueless and corrupt, the call of countercultures
is great. But there's a counterculture nearly everyone has overlooked.
Are You Up for the Challenge?
Life's greatest challenges are in everyday decisions! Learning to choose
wisely and learning from your experiences can prepare you for a rewarding
future!
Where Have All the Young
Men Gone?
What has happened to masculinity? How can a boy grow up and become a
real man in a hostile world?
The God Debate
Can atheists "prove" there is no God?
Collateral Damage: The Darwin
Bomb
What may seem like a good idea at the moment doesn’t always turn
out to be good in the long run. This is certainly the case with Charles
Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Is the Bible Relevant and
Reliable?
A lot of people claim to be Christians, but many aren’t really
sure how accurate or how meaningful the Bible is for their lives today.
Few read it or know much about it, and fewer still discover the wisdom
and practical help found in its ancient passages. Where can you start?
Fitness or Fatness: What's
Your Plan?
We generally take care of our cars, but most people don't have much
of a plan for their health. With so much working against us, how can
we choose fitness?
Comfort Zones: Meant to
be Broken
A monthlong solo backpacking trip through Europe took me far out of
my comfort zone—and brought a profound realization about our Christian
calling.
Infatuation or Love?
What is love, and what is infatuation? Do you think you know? Before
you assume you're in love, you should be sure you know what it is!
A Long Time From Now in
a Galaxy Far, Far Away...
Science-fiction movies portray intelligent life already living on other
planets and in other galaxies. Could it be true? If not, then why did
God create such a vast universe?
Hope and Help for Children
of Divorce
Every year millions of children experience the trauma of their parents'
divorce. Millions more have already gone through that pain and been
affected in ways large and small. What can help children of divorce?
One who has been there shares the keys that helped him through that
experience.
True Dating:
What Guys and Girls Want
Like a perfect rose blooming in a pockmarked battlefield is the fine
art of proper dating. Most of what you've learned about dating in popular
culture is like the battlefield. Want to keep your emotions, body and
spirit flying safely above the bombs bursting in air? Then read on!
Win-Win: Who Says There
Has to Be a Loser?
The idea that there is always a winner and a loser is flawed thinking.
Sometimes a change in approach makes a world of difference.
It Does Matter
Who Your Friends Are
The Bible tells us that we get to decide whether we'll walk with the
wise or flounder with fools. Which will you choose?
Do You Choose Happiness?
"You can't roller-skate in a buffalo herd, but you can be happy if you've
a mind to." Lines from old songs sometimes sound out of date, but the
imagery is interesting. Can we really be happy if we want to?
Why Prophecy?
Some people spend too much time digging into Bible prophecy, at times
becoming unbalanced. Others say that prophecy has little to do with
the practical side of life, so it's not that important. Yet just living
in these uncertain times should tell us that we need to understand
the real purpose of prophecy.
To See on Not to See:
That New Horror Film
Making a decision as simple as what movie to watch might seem trivial,
but the main idea of this controversial debate is powerful. What we
let into our minds determines what we will think about and dwell on,
and shapes our thoughts and actions.
What Will the Kingdom of
God Mean for You?
In this magazine we often write about what the Bible refers to as the
Kingdom of God—the divine government Jesus will establish after
He returns to earth. But what will the Kingdom of God do for you? Why
should you look forward to that period of time? You need to know the
answer!
Christian Values
Under Attack: Will Yours Survive the College Challenge?
Will you be leaving home for college this autumn? If so, your Christianity
is sure to be tested. Read on for advice on how to stay faithful.
A Course on Evolution
and Faith
What happens when a young person who believes in God studies evolution?
Read this first-hand account to discover what happened to one college
freshman.
How Do You Recover
From a Costly Mistake?
When a broken bone heals, the body creates an area of increased density
and strength at the site of the break. Godly repentance from sexual
sins can strengthen your life.
The Dating Debate
With all the bad results, should a Christian give up on dating altogether?
Or is there a better way?
The Greatest Humanitarian
Cause
Want to make a real difference in this troubled world? Where can you
start?
Making Peace
What should you do when friends are at each other's throats?
Virginity: Is It Worth
It?
Many people mistakenly think everyone is having sex before marriage,
but the facts show otherwise—with good cause.
Christianity Isn’t for
Wimps
Most people today think being a Christian is easy, but the surprising
truth is, the real Christianity of the Bible is challenging and difficult.
Do you have the courage and conviction to be a real Christian?
What's So Special
About Families?
Some suggest a family should be redefined as any group of people living
together in the same household, irrespective of blood connection or
sexual orientation. But is such definition warranted? Before we throw
away our traditional view, maybe we should consider what we would lose
in the process.
Planning
for Life: Part 1 - Get a Plan
What steps can you take to make your life a success? How should you
begin?
Planning
for Life: Part 2 - Find a Career Path
What single factor could make the biggest difference in your prospects for a
successful career?
Planning
for Life: Part 3 - Be Sure Your Career Path Fits God's Goal
How can you narrow the field to know which direction to head in choosing
a career? In this article we cover several keys to consider.
Planning
for Life: Part 4 - The Value of Support and Never Give Up!
In this concluding installment we discuss how to build
a support network and why we shouldn't automatically accept limitations
others may impose.
Wise Advice for Wise
Decisions
Some of the many decisions we make every day turn out well— others
not so well. What can we do to make better decisions?
Rise Above Peer Pressure
Finding true friends and dealing with unwanted pressures are challenges
at any age. Where can teenagers turn for help?
What Teens Wish Their
Parents Knew
Parents, did you know your teens often want you to say no?
What Parents Wish Their
Teens Knew
Teens, did you know your parents wish they could say yes to your requests
more often than they say no?
Tests: Who Needs Them?
You can learn more from tests than you might think.
You Can Say No and Still
Keep Your Friends
Sometimes if you don't say no you can end up hurting yourself. The challenge
is in learning to say no without offending others and losing friends.
How to Make Murphy's
Law Work for You
Is Murphy's law always bad? Not necessarily. If looked at properly,
Murphy's Law can even be of considerable help. Stated positively, Murphy's
Law has a simple and important lesson for us: Carelessness is costly.
How Can You Get Along With Brothers and Sisters?
Sometimes sibling rivalries can make you wonder if "brotherly love" is an oxymoron—a contradiction of terms. But here are some tips that can help promote peace.
Make the Most of Summer
Break
Those of you who will get out of school for summer break, do you have
anything planned, or will you just let the time happen?
Success's Secret Ingredient
To have and truly enjoy all that we aim for in our lives, we should
start by being in contact with the One who provides all the things
we want and need, and who, after all, is their very Source. We then
can know we have the best possible motives for whatever we set our
sights on.
Is
Intelligence the Most Important Factor for Success?
Research shows that many young people may be mistakenly deciding to
give up early in life because of wrong assumptions about their intelligence
and their ability to succeed.
Keep a Close Friend
Close
When a close friendship fades, it's always sad and upsetting. You're
left to grapple with troubling questions: Did I choose poorly? Did I
do something wrong? What caused the friendship to strain? Is it too
late to patch things up? Do all friendships fade sooner or later?
When Friends
Disagree
Friendships have their ups and downs, and disagreements can degenerate
into misunderstanding, conflict and animosity. What can you do to keep
from fracturing your friendships?
When You and Your Parents
Don't See Eye to Eye
How can you improve communication with your parents? For one thing,
it helps to understand what they expect of you.
Is Life Only About
Fun! Fun! Fun?
What's wrong with just doing whatever you want? Find out how to get
your kicks in life-but not those that kick you in the teeth!
Teen Success
Stories
Would you like to have more money in your pocket, face the future with
more confidence and be able to set up a successful business for yourself?
It is easier than you think. All it takes is a dream and a little thought
and planning.
Too Young to Die
I've learned one things for sure from this experience: Don't take your
friends for granted. You never know when they might be gone.
The World's Most
Wanted
If God is our Father, doesn't it seem like a good idea to build an association
with Him like our relationship with our physical father?
Don't You Trust Me?
Why would we care whether our parents trust us or not?
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The Hidden Truth
About Halloween: Behind the Mask
The Hidden Truth About Christmas:
Put Christ back in Christmas?
The Hidden Truth About Valentine's
Day: Origins of Valentine's Day
The Hidden Truth About Easter:
Christians Can Learn From the Origins of Easter
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