Youth

"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.

A Moral Dilemma?
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A Moral Dilemma?

A radio program portrayed it as one. But in the end...
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College Professor Discusses Differences in Christianity

Jesus said that He didn't come to bring peace to the earth, but division. And that has definitely happened.
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Protect Your Brain!

Sadly, many young people today are falling on their brains—that is, they don't know how to protect their brains from danger as they're growing up.
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Give It One More Shot!

Sometimes the curtains close on your dreams. But if you persevere and try and try again, the results can surprise you.
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The Friend-O-Meter

How do you deal with a friend who does something you can't get behind?
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Above the Influence

Staying pure when there are so many evil influences is rough- here are tips to help.
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Teaching Values to Your Child: How to Make Wise Media Choices

It's no secret that much of the media our children are exposed to promotes values contrary to Christian values. How can we teach them how to decide what music to listen to and which movies to see?
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Ladies and Gentlemen, May I Have Your Attention Please

This is a phrase we've probably all heard many times, but did you ever stop to wonder if you really are a lady or a gentleman? If you are, how did you get to be one? And what does this...
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Gentle Barbs

A little friendly teasing is healthy in a good friendship.
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Nonnegotiable Ultimatums

What do you value more than anything, such that anybody who challenges it must face an ultimatum to choose?
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Category 2 Time Management

Don't put off doing the things that aren't pressingly urgent, and you'll have a richer, happier life.
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War and Football or Peace

As a christian, how do you make peace in every aspect of your life?
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Concentration

One of the most complicated and wonderful things God created was the human mind. Using it is our responsibility.
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Youth Focus from Vertical Thought... 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.
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Comfort Zones: Meant to be Broken

Have the courage to challenge who you are and see what you might be!
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Treasure Digest: Children's Corner

Poem: Unleavened Days of Bread
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Mothballing Evolution's Peppered Moths

A supposed proof of evolution turns out to be flawed.
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World News and Trends: U.S. out-of-wedlock births increasing

"Out-of-wedlock births in the United States have climbed to an all-time high, accounting for nearly four in 10 babies born last year [2005] . . . While out-of-wedlock births have long been associated with teen mothers . . . births...
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Is Academic Cheating Really That Bad?

Cheating is a huge problem that is absolutely wrong.
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Generation Debt

How Americans are selling their souls into debt slavery at ever-younger ages, and what you need to learn about how to avoid it wherever you live on earth.