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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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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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The Terror of Cocaine 'In Dust We Trust'

Why do people use cocaine, in spite of the widespread knowledge of its dangers? What are the costs, both to the individual user and to our society? None of us is immune to the clutches of cocaine.
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Christians Must Prepare for The Da Vinci Code

What impact will this movie, and the book on which it is based, have on viewers? What should be our response to The Da Vinci Code as Christians?
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How Movies Move Us

Almost everyone enjoys seeing a movie on occasion. But how does it affect you? More importantly, how do you decide which ones to see?
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Mysterious Festival Days

Psst. Let me tell you a secret. Millions of professing Christians don’t even know these days exist. Yet these festivals explain how and when God will have a personal relationship with every human being, including you and me. Here’s the...
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A Long Time From Now in a Galaxy Far, Far Away...

Science fiction movies portray intelligent life already living on other planets and in other galaxies. Could it be true? If not, then why did God create such a vast universe?
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Jump-Start Your Job Search

Need a job? What steps can you take to get one?
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Alternative Entertainment 101

So what are you going to do Saturday night? Another DVD? Another movie? Time to think outside the block, buster!
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A Thousand Words Are Worth a Picture

Religious movies have entertained millions over the years. But in the end, are they of value? Is the Book better than the movie?
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Are You Dying to Smoke?

What effect does the use of tobacco in movies have on viewers? The answer is . . .
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Dethroning the Media Gods

Consider how the mass media conditions your mind—and what you can do about it.
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How to Choose a Good Movie

Almost everyone enjoys seeing a movie on occasion. But how does it affect you? More importantly, how do you decide which ones to see?
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Resistance Is Not Futile!

When media producers' worldviews don't include God and His standards of behavior, what kind of influence do you think their movies will have?
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World News and Trends: Teen girls pass boys in stupid behavior

Could the age old idea that boys were involved in more risky behavior no longer be true?
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Teach Your Children With Family Bible Study

The most important responsibility of parents is to pass along their spiritual faith and understanding to their children. Here are tips for how to teach God’s words and ways to your children.
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