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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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Celebrity Statu No Substitute for Character

"Celebrity status causes the personal flaws of many famous individuals to be downplayed or glossed over. But the Bible shows that the true character of an individual always becomes evident eventually."
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Sleeping Genius

What a wonderful thing it is to be able to go to school and learn. This treasure is yours for life.
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Hillbilly Heroin & the Future of the World

"Why do people—young adults included—seek addiction to booze, "illegal" drugs or publicly available painkillers? What's the deal? Is life so miserable, so pointless, so lacking in purpose, so totally vacant that drugs are one's only hope?"
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Youth Focus from Vertical Thought... 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...
Help Your Child Refute Evolution
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Help Your Child Refute Evolution

Here are some tips for helping your child deal with evolutionary teachings at school and everywhere else in society today.
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Dealing With the World's Holidays Too

Parents of elementary school students:
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Worthy to Suffer Shame

No one likes to suffer for his beliefs, but strangely, a committed group of men counted it an honor to do so. What can we learn from their example?
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It Pays to Stay in School

The United States has a shortage of educated workers.
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"Stop, Look, Listen"

Pay attention to the warning signs about sin- they surround you every single day and point to the consequences of going down the path of sin
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Look Before You Leap

Sometimes we face choices that involve a leap. Getting the facts helps us to make that leap more safely.
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Don't Step Over That Fence...

"We need to learn to identify the fenced-off areas that God has set up to protect us. God lets us see what is inside those areas, but He has built for us good fences—His laws—to show us which direction we...
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Media, Marketing and Cool

Don't be swayed by advertising and media feeding you what is cool- use the Bible as a guide to make your own choices.
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Singles and Dating

why not postpone dating one-on-one until it is obvious from group dating that there is a deep friendship developing and real compatibility?
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Youth Focus from Vertical Thought... 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?
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World News and Trends: Goals and problems of the next generation

"The views of young people today on politics, social attitudes and life goals are far different from their baby boomer parents," says the Jan. 9, 2007, USA Today regarding a national survey of 18- to 25-year-olds.
First Threads: The Origin and Impact of Clothes
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First Threads: The Origin and Impact of Clothes

Studies show that clothes have an impact on all of us—both guys and girls. Sadly, immodest dress is negatively affecting many in ways they don't realize.
Miracle in a Dumpster
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Miracle in a Dumpster

It was one of the most unlikely places for a miracle to occur. Prayer and persistence paid off.
The Hole in Your Heart
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The Hole in Your Heart

All of us have deep needs we seek to satisfy. Most of the things we try only paper over the problems—they don't solve them. What can fill your yearning?
Maturity: Coming Soon to a Mind Near You
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Maturity: Coming Soon to a Mind Near You

Alcohol and drugs can arrest the mind's normal development. That is, if impaired thinking doesn't kill you first!
Unintended Consequences vs. Intended Rewards
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Unintended Consequences vs. Intended Rewards

Most young people have been advised to forgo premarital sex in order to avoid pregnancy and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). Now, according to new reports, there are more reasons for following this godly advice.
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