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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.

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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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Is It Appropriate to Play Sports on the Sabbath?

The Sabbath is a gift from God, meant for physical rest and spiritual renewal—but does that mean sports should be avoided? Playing sports can be physically and mentally draining, taking our focus away from God’s intended purpose for this holy...
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Why do we say "amen" at the end of a prayer?

What does it mean?
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I have a hard time praying new things everyday and I find I repeat myself a lot. Does God get tired of listening to the same things?

I have been struggling with my daily prayers to God for most of my life and even more so these last months. Please advise.
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Is it really an important issue in living a Christian life to express your feelings and emotions?

It's not my nature to easily express myself the way most others do. I guess you can say I'm kind of the phlegmatic type.
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What should I do if kids make fun of me because of my religion?

How do I deal with ridicule?
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What do you think of the various sightings of Noah's ark on Mt. Ararat that have been reported?

Many sightings of what appeared to be the ark of Noah have been reported on Mt. Ararat, the same mountain on which the Bible indicated it would come to rest. There have also been many photos taken of the area...
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What do people mean when they claim we don't have to keep God's Law anymore under the New Covenant because it's written on our hearts?

Some say that what we do should be based on what we feel in our hearts and that it is no longer necessary to keep the Commandments. Further, some say that we only keep God’s laws, such as observing the...
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Is it wrong to lie in order to save someone's life?

In a very tough situation between life and death, is lying okay?
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Is it wrong to use the term "sucks," as in "that sucks"? I'm really confused about this because my teachers and many of my friends use it.

If so many normally-upright people use it, is it wrong?
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Is it wrong to use euphemisms? Are they as bad as the actual words?

Is it a moral sin to use some euphemisms?
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Will Christians go to heaven for 1,000 years when Christ returns?

Where will they be when Christ comes back?
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Do you think that a person would go to the lake of fire for killing himself? It is murder, but at the same time God knows where the person's heart is at the time.

How will God judge those who committed suicide?
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Will people be working during the Millennium?

Will they have jobs like we do now?
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If everyone is given the chance to repent, who are the people that are going to die in the lake of fire? Is someone really going to be so crazy as to not repent?

So why does Revelation 20:15 even mention this provision?
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What is a good way to deal with jealousy?

The jealousy I'm speaking of is not malicious. It's just that I wish a certain person wasn't in the picture.
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I feel so lonely and cut off from other teens. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only teenager on earth. Help!

How can I cope with having almost nothing in common with my school friends?
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I have a friend who likes this boy. They are both friends, but she would like to go out with him. She's afraid that he will dislike her if she asks him out or makes a fool of herself. What should she do?

Is it okay for a girl to ask out a guy?
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