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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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Successful Parenting Starts With the Brain

Young children are virtual learning machines, eagerly absorbing information from everything around them. Researchers have discovered that parents play a crucial role in properly “wiring” their children’s brains for success.
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Youth Violence: Where Does the Blame Really Lie?

Violence has come to roost in the nation’s youth. A biblical prophet envisioned a time when children would be our oppressors (Isaiah 3:12). Are we living in those days?
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Whatever Happened to Fathers in Children's Literature?

The absent father in literature is a reminder of the intense need children have for their parents.
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Diligence--A Key To Success

Almost everyone dreams of one day “having it all.” By applying a simple value, you can improve your everyday life and reap lifelong rewards.
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Virginity Is It Worth It

Many people mistakenly think everyone is having sex before marriage, but the facts show otherwise—with good cause.
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Dirty Talk Does God Care

Profanity and cussing are rampant. You hear it everywhere. Some say it doesn't really matter how we talk. Learn what God says about this important subject.
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Smart Youth Avoid Sex

More and more young people in the United States and around the world are deciding to not have sex. Many have decided that abstinence is better. Why are so many making this decision in the face of all the pressures...
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Are All Choices Equal?

As we consider the many opportunities and choices before us, the list seems endless.
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From the Word: Modesty: A Vanishing Virtue (Part 1)

Realizing the immense cultural pressure our members face in our modern world, this article is being provided as an introduction in educating our membership on the subject of modesty in dress. This article will focus on the pervasiveness of immodest...
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World News and Trends: Hostility and our children's health

Hostile kids who mistrust others are much more likely than their peers to develop physical symptoms linked to diabetes and heart attacks in the future, a pioneering new study [conducted at the University of Pittsburgh] suggests," says USA Today.
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Just for Youth... Christianity Isn't for Wimps

Most people today think being a Christian is easy, but the surprising truth is, the real Christianity of the Bible is challenging and difficult. Do you have the courage and conviction to be a real Christian?
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News for Youth...Teen Pregnancy: Behind the Stats

The teen birth rate in 2001 was the lowest it had been in over 60 years.
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News for Youth...Youth Court: Teens Try Real Cases

Youth courts have proven to be effective tools for teaching the importance of proper societal conduct.
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News for Youth...Video Violence Affects the Brain

A recent study finds that youth who spend hours playing violent video games have less activity in the frontal lobes of their brains than other youth
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Children of Divorce Aren't Doomed to Failure

Are children of divorce destined to be drawn into a "social black hole" of drug abuse, promiscuity and their own failed marriages? In spite of strong pressures to the contrary, the encouraging answer is "not necessarily." Family torn apart by...
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New Sexual Revolution

Counterculture parents of the '80s, feminists, the entertainment industry and thinking people who wanted to change a culture that mistreats women unwittingly worked together to start a revolution. The result is a raging social trend that threatens our teens.
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Is the Bible Study Course for Young People?

Many people don't realize that the United Church of God's free Bible Study Course was designed with young people in mind. Here is the story behind its development.
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Christianity Isn't for Wimps

Most people today think being a Christian is easy, but the surprising truth is, the real Christianity of the Bible is challenging and difficult. Do you have the courage and conviction to be a real Christian?
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Too Young to Lead?

Being a leader can seem tough and demanding. How old do you have to be before you can lead?
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Leadership... Is It for You?

You, the next generation, can accept the challenge to prepare yourselves for your ultimate role in leadership.
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