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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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Meeting God

For us to learn who God is, we don't have to search the Sinai desert for a burning bush—we have the Bible.
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Whatever Happened to Childhood?

With the increased expectations aimed at children in today’s society, is it possible that they are growing up too quickly?
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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.
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World News and Trends: America and amorality

Far too many Americans have chosen a path of make-it-up-as-you-go morality or even amorality. Amorality admits no moral distinctions or judgments and lacks moral sensibility, not caring about right and wrong.
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World News and Trends: Stress and anxiety afflict U.S. citizens

Some in the United States are suffering from acute anxiety attacks and other forms of worry because of the recent financial setbacks.
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Just Two More Days

Jesus Christ is going to literally return to earth—soon. When He does, we must be ready to give an account for what we have done with our lives and with His precious calling.
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Turning the Hearts...Janie, the Little Girl Who Wouldn't Listen the First Time!

Janie was a sweet little girl with a lot of energy. She was a pretty good little girl except that she wouldn't listen the first time. I told this story to my children to impress upon them the need to...
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Greetings! From Grand Bahama Island!

Teenagers attending the United Church of God congregation in Freeport recently provided insight into what it's like to be a teen living on Grand Bahama Island in the nation of the Bahamas. Ariel, Ashley, Daniel, Destiny, Gabriel, Hubert and Kevera...
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The Single Malady

As a single, I was suffering from a sickness I didn’t recognize, but I found a solution in Scripture that gave me true satisfaction and eventually a soul mate!
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Teen Sex vs. Divine Light

Are teen girls growing up too fast? Are they becoming sexually active too early in life?
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Less Stress Stop Flapping

When we trust in and wait on the Lord, we can know that He will take care of all our needs. God through the eloquent Isaiah tells us that we will then rise up and soar like eagles.
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Impressive Abundance

Wanting to be liked by others is not wrong. So how far should we go to impress and grab the attention of others without destroying our future?
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Turning the Hearts . . .Teach Me to Pray

"Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, 'Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples'" (Luke 11:1). Jesus' disciples needed...
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Our Dark Side

Marketing experts know there's something strangely appealing about the dark side of human nature—and they are capitalizing on it.
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Spirit of Sacrifice

Serving others is self-sacrifice. Modern culture tends to just throw money, not service, at a need.
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A Moving Experience

How can we minimize the stress and maximize our friendships when we move?
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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.
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Before You Turn on the TV

Technology is a double-edged sword. A good example of this is television. It can be both a benefit and a curse.
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The Flags Are Alive!

Patriotic flags are sailing in the wind, but did you know that there are living, breathing flags among us? You might be one of them...
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FORWARD!! Serving God With Energy and Synergy

"Oh Lord, you fill my life with wonder...my spirit soars with Your wondrous gift of grace...with a heart forever grateful I will sing Your glory and Your praise."
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