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"Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment." (Ecclesiastes 11:9 ESV)

It is beautiful to be young, life is full of wonder and possibility. Make the most of life and its possibilities, but remember that you are setting the foundation for your future.

How to Make a Good First Impression
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How to Make a Good First Impression

You may have heard the warning, "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression." Here's how to avoid mistakes.
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Natural Attraction or Lust?

What's the difference between lust and natural attraction? How do we control our minds when we see a beautiful girl or a handsome guy?
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The Difference Between Infatuation and Love

In the heady world of male-female relationships, how can one know the difference between love and infatuation?
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The Mothers of 2015

As you look at the girl "tweens" (8- to 14-year-olds) of today, what kind of mothers do you think they will make for tomorrow? What type of young woman is our Western culture producing? Each girl has a clear choice...
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In Brief... World News Review: The Slave Trade of 2004

Slavery is something of the past, isn't it?
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10 Million Orphans an AIDS Holocaust in Africa

AIDS has taken a horrible toll in Africa. And the plague is far from over. If not conquered, it will take an increasing toll around the world. What will stop this horror?
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Siege Mentality

In spite of the long period of U.S. economic growth, violence and uncertainty have led to the mental strain and even paranoia of a people under siege.
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In Brief... World News Review: Poll: Teens Fear Violent Rampages

Columbine leaves teens fearful of a similar attack.
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This Is the Way... "A Father to the Fatherless"

Orpans living in a palace might seem incongruent to some, but not to the late King Hussein of Jordan.
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In Brief... World News Review: House Passes Bill to Restrict Teen Abortions

More difficult for a minor to end a pregnancy.
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Wanted Parents Who Show Their Children How to Live

This generation has mortgaged the morality of the next, and struggles for a way to comfort itself.
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Sharp Rise in Teenage Promiscuity Afflicts Britain

Their religious and moral education has been sadly neglected by those who ought to know better.
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Is There Truth Out There?

Political smear campaigns, product marketing campaigns, and propaganda techniques all mask the truth. Fight them and learn the truth!
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Speaking of Family...

"Boys, I want you to go do those chores right now." "Oh no," I thought to myself. "There goes my little sister again—imitating Mom talking to my brother and me."
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How to Live the Best Life Possible

How can you get the most out of this life, which you can only spend once?
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Why do some religious groups teach that dancing is not appropriate for unmarried people?

What does the Bible say?
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I'm 17 years old and in a relationship with a girl who I really like. She wants to have sex. Should I give in?

I really like her and I know she likes me too. My problem is that she feels we ought to make love to solidify our relationship. She says that if we don't, we can't know if we are sexually compatible...
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How far can you go before you get married?

Is it OK for a Christian teen to French kiss or "pet" (i.e., caress intimately) the one you love?
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If it is OK to read some fantasy novels and watch some movies, would it be OK to read novels involving the dead, vampires and werewolves?

Are all these things totally wrong or are there acceptable ones?
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Is it wrong to read the Harry Potter books?

From what I've heard at camps and in my congregation, the ministers seem to think it's wrong, but none of them have read the books themselves. Please give me an answer from someone who has read them, if possible.
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