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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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Message in a Song

Call your Dad and let him know that you love him.
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Just for Youth Rise Above Peer Pressure

Finding true friends and dealing with unwanted pressures are challenges at any age. Where can teenagers turn for help?
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The Gift of Sex

Sex is a beautiful gift from God. But when misused, it can bring tragic consequences.
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World News and Trends: Anglo-Americans protesting again

You may remember the protest movements of the late 1960s.
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World News and Trends: Media a full-time job for children

It's no secret that American children spend a lot of time with TV, computers, music and video games.
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What Parents Wish Their Teens Knew

Teens, did you know your parents wish they could say yes to your requests more often than they say no?
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What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew

Parents, did you know your teens often want you to say no?
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A Lesson From Tony

What can we do to help direct our children on the right path--the path that leads to happiness, instead of self-destruction?
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Just For Youth- Tests: Who Needs Them?

You can learn more from tests than you might think.
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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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