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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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Lady & Tramp: Big Differences, Faithful Friends

Sometimes we can find friendships in the most unlikely places
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American Schools and American Youth Under Assault

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TV, Another Source of Peer Pressure

A study was recently done on the influence sex in the media has on adolescents aged 12 to 14. The result: The highest level of exposure to sexually charged media resulted in increased sexual activity among those studied.
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Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts... Appreciate Your Father!

On July 19 my 97-year-old dad died.
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In Brief... World News Review: Teenagers Face Date Abuse

Many young people not only accept violent or abusive behaviors but consider them normal and exciting.
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Count the Cost

Do you understand what it means to follow God? Do you understand the price you may have to pay?
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What's in a Name?

What if it happens to be one for God? Do you know that God has many names, each with different meaning?
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From a Scientist Who Believes in God...

Vertical Thought discusses evolution and the problems with this theory with Dr. Steven Holladay, a professor of anatomy and toxicology at Virginia Tech's College of Veterinary Medicine.
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God Works in Mysterious Ways

Who would have thought I would have to leave my country to find a church that existed in my own city? This experience took me to Africa and back. And I returned home with two sweet rewards.
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A Statue Comes to Life!

The setting: the United Nations gardens in New York City. The plot: a dream symbolized by a statue becomes reality. The cast of characters: being chosen now...
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Really Lazy

W.A. Poovey wrote: "Mere longing for a better world can be a lazy person's way to face life.
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To Hell and Back for a Popsicle

The story is real. The Popsicle was sweet. The understanding is priceless.
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Duke: Lessons From a Cat's Life

"There is nothing in the animal world, to my mind, more delightful than grown cats at play. They are so swift and light and graceful, so subtle and designing, and yet so richly comic."— Monica Edwards, children's book author
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The Fish That Shoots Down Evolution

This unusual fish uses a specialized system to blast insects out of the air. How could this evolve slowly over time when there is no survival advantage without the whole system working perfectly?
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The Festival Code: Unlocking the Future

The following letters from and to Abdul are composites, but the events pictured by God's Holy Days are real! In fact, these little-known celebrations contain coded messages that reveal the future for everyone.
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Unscrambling the Meaning of Life

While much of the world’s attention is consumed by controversy surrounding a fictional book and movie, the meaning of life remains a mystery to all but a few.
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An African Adventure

Here are a young American's impressions of his first trip to West Africa.
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Gearing Up for College

Planning a route that will lead you safely through college while maintaining spiritual strength is challenging. Sometimes it is overwhelming. But it can be done!
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Youth Focus from Vertical Thought... Hope and Help for Children of Divorce

Every year millions of children experience the trauma of their parents' divorce. Millions more have already gone through that pain and been affected in ways large and small. What can help children of divorce? One who has been there shares...
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World News and Trends: Alcoholism and drug abuse ruining youth

Drug addictions are rising in youth, resulting in a rise of crimes.
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