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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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Courage in an Age of Apathy

When asked to do something challenging, many respond, "Who, me?" It's as if they don't want to have their peaceful lives disturbed with anything difficult. How about you? Are you willing to be a courageous leader?
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One, But Not the Same

Dating someone with different religious values and beliefs and can seem like a good thing until you consider what is most important in a relationship. Read this true story by someone who learned this lesson firsthand.
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Predicting Your Success

How would you like to drastically improve your odds of living a long, financially successful life? It is really quite simple. Read this article to find out how to do so and achieve greater happiness.
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Treating People (Including the Opposite Sex) With Respect

Since no one is exactly alike, how can we get along with others? How can we deal with the differences between us?
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Who Would You Follow?

Everyone chooses role models. Sometimes we emulate people who are older than us. At other times, it is people our own age or even younger than us. How can we decide whom to follow?
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Pornography: "Adult" Entertainment Is Definitely Not for Adults or Youth

Recent decades have seen an explosion in pornography. It's big business, grossing $10 billion in the United States alone. But that's only a tiny part of the story.
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You Want to Pierce Your What?

Body piercing has become quite fashionable today. But is this practice wise and, more importantly, what does God think about it?
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Looking Good

Just how important is it that you look good?
I Dare You!
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I Dare You!

"I dare you! I double dare you!" Then what? Those words are often followed by actions that are dangerous, illegal, embarrassing or risky in one way or another.
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Just For Youth... What's So Special About Families?

Some suggest a family should be redefined as any group of people living together in the same household, irrespective of blood connection or sexual orientation. But is such definition warranted? Before we throw away our traditional view, maybe we should...
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America's Child Sacrifice

Child sacrifice is horrifying to even contemplate. Yet it remains with us, practiced millions of times every year.
TV remote - Is Your Family Manipulated by Mass Media?
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Is Your Family Manipulated by Mass Media?

Is your family using media - or being abused by it? These 10 principles can help you regain control and prevent media abuse.
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A Forgotten Treasure

Many young people don't realize the value of talking with older people. Consider what this man discovered. Perhaps you can recognize this treasure before you grow old.
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Illicit Sex: The Threat to Children

The major consequences of sex before marriage include the problems of disease, premarital pregnancies, single mothers and fatherless children. Since 1960 in the United States, 'out of wedlock births have skyrocketed 511 percent, and the percentage of single-parent families has...
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Divorce's Devastating Impact on Children

Children of divorce often experience the same hardships suffered by children born out of wedlock. Because divorce typically slashes the mother's financial resources, "mothers and children in families that were not poor before separation suffered an average decline in income...
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World News and Trends: TV viewing and violence

Watching as little as one hour of television a day can lead teenagers and young adults to engage in violence such as fistfights and other assaults later in life, according to researchers who conducted a study that tracked more than...
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To My Loving Children (To Be Opened If I Die)

A father shares advice he wrote to his children when he was at death's door.
How to Raise YOUR Parents!
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How to Raise YOUR Parents!

Have you considered how you as a teen could positively influence your relationship with your parents (or parent)? Read this article for some great tips on how to accomplish this important feat.
How Can You Get Along With Brothers and Sisters?
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How Can You Get Along With Brothers and Sisters?

Sometimes sibling rivalries can make you wonder if "brotherly love" is an oxymoron—a contradiction of terms. But here are some tips that can help promote peace.
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When Parents and Friends Clash

"'Honor your father and mother,' which is the first commandment with promise." — Ephesians 6:2
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