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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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I Hated You, Coach Ioveno

He was tough and cruel, and I hated him. But now he was dying.
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The Hug Drug or Sorrow Sold for Sweetness?

Millions of teens and young adults around the world are getting high on ecstasy. Evidence is mounting that this drug has dangerous side effects-much worse than initially thought.
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You Can Say No and Keep Your Friends

Sometimes if you don't say no you can end up hurting yourself. The challenge is in learning to say no without offending others and losing friends.
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If Children Could Choose Their Parents

"Pick your parents wisely." This saying is offered as sage, although tongue-in-cheek, advice for children. Since parents more than anyone else have the greatest opportunity to influence their children, being blessed with wise parents is a great advantage.
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When You and Your Parents Don't See "Eye-To-Eye"

The battle between parents and teens has existed through many generations for many centuries. How can such a trend be changed?
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The Spirit of Violence

To many secular prophets, the gloomy trends of youthful violence are a harbinger of a crisis of biblical proportions.
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A Generation of Abandonment

Some see American children as a generation of rage. Surrounded with materialism, the typical child may look healthy materially—but many are emotionally abandoned to look for meaning in things that destroy the mind and heart.
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Youth Violence: Who's to Blame?

What's behind the frightening epidemic of youth violence? The prophet Isaiah envisioned a time when children would oppress their elders. Are we living in those days?
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Thoughts From Dad

Three letters of wisdom from a pastor to his three children about using your talents, honoring your parents and overlooking the mistakes of others.
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How to Say No (Without Losing Your Friends)

Sometimes if you don't say no you can end up hurting yourself. The challenge is in learning to say no without offending others and losing friends.
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Serving From the Bench

When Anne's love of sports and love of God conflicted, she spent more time on the bench. Even there she inspired her team.
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Parenting and Social Responsibility

The tragedy at Columbine high school took the lives of 15 people. What does this say about the state of modern families?
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When A Half Million Bullets Aren't Enough

Are you living by the rules but still missing something? What is the proper balance between process and progress? In the battle of Isandlwana the British were technically correct but ended up being dead wrong.
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Hello God Are You There?

How do we know if God hears our cries and prayers? Here's how little Elizabeth found out.
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Kids Killing Kids: What Does It Mean?

WHY? Couldn't God have stopped this senseless murder? Good News editor Scott Ashley helps us come to grips with some of the tough questions.
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The Touch of Man and the Hand of God

Humans have an innate need for contact--for physical touch. But is there greater spiritual significance to touching?
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Does Character Matter?

In a world in which most people take the easy way out, is it worthwhile to do things differently?
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World News and Trends- Teen ethics: a challenge for parents

Almost half of American teens have stolen, and most admit to cheating and lying, according to a survey of middle—and high-school students. At the same time most also say that "good character" is important.
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Just For Youth... How to Make Murphy's Law Work for You

You've probably heard of Murphy's Law. It's the observation that whatever can go wrong will go wrong.
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WWJD What Would Jesus Do?

Across North America and the world, the youth of many churches who profess Christianity are wearing bracelets, necklaces, and other paraphernalia with the acronym WWJD.
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