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What’s Hot?

on August 27, 2017 by

A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies

Many Parents of Teens Against Later...

on August 27, 2017 by

Although physicians and sleep experts agree that teens should have later wake times, a new study finds that about half of parents…

Beloit College Mindset List Class...

on August 26, 2017 by

Beloit College Releases the Mindset List for This Year’s Entering Class of First-Year College Students

Why Teen Girls Are at Such a High...

on August 26, 2017 by

A number of factors make girls as young as 11 more likely than boys to experience depression

Back To School: How To Avoid...

on August 26, 2017 by

As back-to-school season approaches, here are some other things parents should keep in mind

HOW BOYS LEARN DIFFERENTLY THAN...

on August 25, 2017 by

Girls are wired to learn through being social and relationships, boys are hardwired for activity and movement

HOW GIRLS LEARN DIFFERENTLY THAN...

on August 25, 2017 by

There are no differences in what girls and boys can learn. But there are big differences in the way to teach them

…Level Up As A Leader

on August 25, 2017 by

Questions To Ask Yourself To Level Up As A Leader

Hot New Anonymous Messaging App

on August 24, 2017 by

Popular with U.S. teenagers and in a growing number of other countries, Sarahah

Better Parent Meetings

on August 24, 2017 by

It’s time to start thinking about what the parents need. Consider the following

Effective Ways To Motivate...

on August 24, 2017 by

by Greg Stier

Marijuana Tied To High Blood...

on August 23, 2017 by

The longer they used Marijuana the more likely they were to have hypertension

Facebook Usage Among Teens Set To...

on August 23, 2017 by

Facebook-nevers, many children aging into the tween demographic that appear to be overlooking Facebook

For Millennials, Eloping Is The New...

on August 23, 2017 by

“People just want to start their life. They don’t feel like they have to follow traditional norms anymore.”

Millennials And Narcissism In Our...

on August 22, 2017 by

1 in 10 millennials fuel their narcissism daily by doing this…

Snapchat vs Instagram

on August 22, 2017 by

46% Of Influencers Say They Would Give Up Snapchat If They Were To Abandon One Platform

Flashback: Instagram Stories Hits...

on August 22, 2017 by

Over 200 million people now use Instagram Stories every day to keep up with friends and accounts they love

Memes Are Not Your Friend

on August 21, 2017 by

Relational intimacy in a digital world has been re-imagined

Improve Your Relationship With Your...

on August 21, 2017 by

6 Steps to Improve Your Relationship with Your Lead Pastor

Flashback: “Squirt Gun Assassin...

on August 21, 2017 by

High School Principal Warns Parents About Risky ‘Squirt Gun Assassin’ Game

Snapchat Deadly Stunt

on August 21, 2017 by

Driver smashed into cottage while attempting to reach 100 mph for Snapchat video, killing friend

What’s Hot?

on August 20, 2017 by

A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies

Fatal Opioid ODs On The Rise Among...

on August 20, 2017 by

Drug overdose deaths among older teenagers in the United States has taken a turn for the worse, a new federal report finds,…

Family Research Council Advises Day...

on August 20, 2017 by

“We are no longer talking to each other – only screaming at one another. We are like a married couple in crisis.”

Why Your Family Needs To Play And...

on August 19, 2017 by

The opposite of play is not in fact work, as you might have guessed, but it’s actually depression

Non-Grandparents Ministering To The...

on August 19, 2017 by

94-Year-Old Installed a Neighborhood Pool After His Wife Died to Fill His Yard with Laughter

Millennials Burning For Burning Man

on August 19, 2017 by

Bound for Burning man, but First the Costume

A Youth Minister’s Back-To-School...

on August 18, 2017 by

3 Things You Might Forget…getting ready for the new youth ministry year

5 Things….Before You Send...

on August 18, 2017 by

A college administrator offers counsel on coming of age and higher e

Thou Shalt Not Bail

on August 18, 2017 by

The bailing trend is an understandable byproduct of a busy culture. But is it Christian?

Baseball Player Sues Coach…...

on August 17, 2017 by

$150,000 from now-former baseball coach on the grounds that his repeated benching constituted a pattern of bullying and harassment.

Flashback: 5 Pitfalls To Your Youth...

on August 17, 2017 by

Christopher Wesley

Cyberbullies More Likely To Attempt...

on August 17, 2017 by

Cyberbullies are 20 percent more likely to attempt suicide than others, according to a report

Mom Critically Injured While Saving...

on August 16, 2017 by

“It was terrifying,’’ “You heard the tree fall and didn’t know what happened, and then you hear a baby scream.’’

Female Bodybuilder 25 Dies Of...

on August 16, 2017 by

Coroners listed “intake of bodybuilding supplements” as one of Hefford’s causes of death, along with the disorder

9th Grade Is A Year Of Awakening....

on August 16, 2017 by

Rediscover your ninth grader with fresh eyes, and empower them to rediscover who they are.

Fitness Blogger…Focusing On...

on August 15, 2017 by

Whenever I see a picture of me, the first things which catches my eyes are my FLAWS

The Empty Promise Of Stuff

on August 15, 2017 by

Walt Mueller

Warning: The 8 Crucial Social Media...

on August 15, 2017 by

Please don’t mess up in this area. It’s easier than you realize!

Flashback: At Age 6, Girls Already...

on August 15, 2017 by

Let’s Affirm Girls

4 Essential Aspects Of Addressing...

on August 14, 2017 by

We shouldn’t shy away from teaching what the Bible says about sexuality, but proclaim it with grace and love.

The Number One Lie The World Tells...

on August 14, 2017 by

Attacking the Lie of Individualism with Our Kids

The Number One Lie The World Tells...

on August 14, 2017 by

Cameron Cole

Student Ministries Game Plan For...

on August 13, 2017 by

Summer time has gone by very fast and the school year has started for schools across the country

Samaritan’s Purse Box From Boy...

on August 13, 2017 by

It all started in year 2000 when a young Tyrel Wolfe from Idaho filled a box for the Samaritan’s Purse…

Ministering To The Fatherless

on August 13, 2017 by

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What’s Hot?

on August 12, 2017 by

A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies

Obesity In Teen Years Tied To Colon...

on August 12, 2017 by

Overweight and obese teens in Israel had about a 53 percent higher risk for colon cancer as adults

Teens Are Most Bullied On Instagram...

on August 12, 2017 by

Instagram is the network of choice for cyberbullies in 2017, with Facebook close behind

Disney Sued For Collecting Private...

on August 11, 2017 by

Disney has been accused of collecting personal information about children before..fined $3 million

Are You In Charge Of Your Kids Or...

on August 11, 2017 by

Are You in Charge of Your Kids or Are They in Charge of You?

Flashback: Five Reasons My Daughter...

on August 11, 2017 by

Let me tell you five decisions my daughter made that gave her such a great college experience

Values: The Impact Of A Gap Year

on August 10, 2017 by

Many people choose to abandon their faith when unable to defend it against secular humanism and other misguided worldviews

Values: Why Kids Are Walking Away...

on August 10, 2017 by

Last weekend I met some people who are tackling this reality head on… and I think they’re onto something

Book: Youth Ministry 2027

on August 10, 2017 by

A New Vision for Youth Ministry in This Present Future

Facebook Pulls The Plug On Teen...

on August 9, 2017 by

The teen-only social network aimed to rival Snapchat when it was launched a year ago

God’s Big Picture: Tracing...

on August 9, 2017 by

Scripture is “one story,”..understand the exact nature of that storyline. God’s Kingdom: God’s People living in God’s Place under God’s Rule, and…

America Has A Tattoo Problem?

on August 9, 2017 by

About 1 in 5 Americans have tattoos, and among 18-29 year-olds the latest figures peg those with ink at 40%

Discipleship In A Digital World

on August 8, 2017 by

Social media has created a world where students are living alternative lives

Team, Disqualified For flipping The...

on August 8, 2017 by

The social media post resulting in the disqualification for the softball 2017 world championship

Building A Next-Level Volunteer...

on August 7, 2017 by

We all want long-term, invested volunteer leaders in our ministries. We want to build a connected and cohesive team, willing to follow…

Update…Miami MiddleSchool...

on August 7, 2017 by

He escaped a classmate killer’s hit-list. Now he’s a sworn Miami-Dade police officer

A Teacher…Just Saved Two Kids...

on August 7, 2017 by

A teacher’s nosiness on a plane just saved two kids from sexual abuse

The Facts About Online Predators...

on August 6, 2017 by

Talking to kids and teens about online predators gives them the tools they need to handle themselves in a web-based world

Flashback: 5 Ways To Retain Juniors...

on August 6, 2017 by

The number one thing you need to do is connect students to…

How Birth Order Affects Your...

on August 6, 2017 by

Sometimes as a parent, it can be helpful to understand “why they act the way they act

Smartphones..Possible Causes Of...

on August 5, 2017 by

Suicide rates for teenage girls are at a 40-year high. For boys aged 15 to 19 has increased more than 30%

Parents Sue School For Treating ...

on August 5, 2017 by

Cal civil rights law, prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, biological..“gender identity and gender expression.”

9-Year-Old Applies For Alien...

on August 5, 2017 by

I have also seen the show Marvel Agents…I am great at video games. I can learn to think like an Alien

Get Your Youth Ministry Report Card...

on August 4, 2017 by

If you set goals it is time to evaluate how you did.

Praying For Our Kids

on August 4, 2017 by

Walt Mueller

Book: The Teen’s Guide To...

on August 4, 2017 by

21 Tips to Wise Posting in an Insecure World

Hearing Loss Rates Steady For U.S....

on August 3, 2017 by

Vaccine that prevents ear infections may have counterbalanced surge in headphone use, expert says

Teenage Clicks

on August 3, 2017 by

Facebook subsidiary Instagram has courted Snapchat fans with its own “Stories” feature

Is Social Media Causing Depression...

on August 3, 2017 by

The Darkside of social media

Book: Help Your Family Become Tech...

on August 2, 2017 by

gives a vision for a life of beauty, relationships, and creativity not enslaved to technology

Book: The Next Story..Faith, Family...

on August 2, 2017 by

“instant message” culture, many of us feel disconnected, and we question if all this technology is really good for our souls.

Book: 12 Ways Your Phone Is...

on August 2, 2017 by

Do You Control Your Phone — Or Does Your Phone Control You?

Teen Summer Bucket List Goes Viral

on August 1, 2017 by

Go to a party,Have sex, Give two blow jobs, 8 hoe pics for Instagram,Hook up with Jacob again,Get a boob hickey…

Dangerous Ties

on August 1, 2017 by

Are Today’s Troubles Linked to Tomorrow’s Tragedies?

Flashback: How To Evaluate Your...

on August 1, 2017 by

Summer offers a good time for evaluation

The Definitive List Of Volunteer...

on July 31, 2017 by

For any student ministry to be effective having dedicated and quality adult volunteers is essential

Young People Are Developing An...

on July 31, 2017 by

Confronting these is especially threatening to an entitled person because it violates their worldview of self-superiority

Top Questions To Ask College...

on July 31, 2017 by

The first 2 weeks in college is crucial. Students make key decisions about sex, drinking, and church or on-campus ministry.

Starting School Early May Impair...

on July 30, 2017 by

New research now suggests that the youngest pupils in each school year group could be at risk of worse mental health than…

2 Reasons You Should NOT Be...

on July 30, 2017 by

You might look at that title and raise an eyebrow. Isn’t independence what we are going for?

Lookout….”Smartphone...

on July 30, 2017 by

Honolulu becomes the first major U.S. city to pass legislation aimed at reducing injuries and deaths from “distracted walking.”

Low School Civic Education...

on July 29, 2017 by

Poor high school civics courses are contributing to the rise of political intolerance on campus

Study:Video-Games Still Do Not Harm...

on July 29, 2017 by

Another study has debunked the oft-repeated myth that violence in video games handicaps our ability to empathize

Middle School Madness

on July 29, 2017 by

After surviving seventh grade, you might be thinking, The end…it’s almost over. But don’t

Why I’m Still Doing Middle School...

on July 28, 2017 by

Marko

Son Of A Teen Mom To The World&...

on July 28, 2017 by

How Amazon founder Jeff Bezos went from the son of a teen mom to the world’s richest person

The 4 Types Of Students On Every...

on July 28, 2017 by

There are only 4 types of teenagers that go on mission trips. See if you can recognize them in their habitat

Mother Son Transition Transgender...

on July 28, 2017 by

A transgender mother and son from Detroit are transitioning together to become father and daughter.

Why Kids Choose Sports Over Your...

on July 27, 2017 by

Passing thoughts from a youth pastor leading a youth ministry while also balancing being a “sports dad” to two athletes of my…

Big 8th Grader Receives Multiple...

on July 27, 2017 by

Standing 6’4 and weighing in at 286, Jaheim Oatis has become one of the most sought after recruits in the SEC

Teacher Panhandles For Her...

on July 27, 2017 by

Making $35,000 a year, dig into her own pocket for supplies, spending around $2,000 to $3,000 a year

How Living Counter-Culturally Can...

on July 26, 2017 by

There are four ways we can inadvertently allow that to happen

Justin Bieber Is Starting His Own...

on July 26, 2017 by

‘You already know the reason’: Justin Bieber DENIES he cancelled remainder of tour to start a church as he grabs sushi in…

Third Of California Households Have...

on July 26, 2017 by

…..are at risk of financial ruin