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“Let It Go”

on December 16, 2014 by

Frozen Director Apologises To Parents Sick And Tired Of Hearing

Taliban Gunmen Raid School In...

on December 16, 2014 by

Kill 126, mostly children…

When Parents Cant Trust Teenagers

on December 16, 2014 by

How should you respond if your teenager’s behvaiour means you are unable to trust them anymore?

The Addictive Nature Of Social...

on December 15, 2014 by

UAlbany Study Finds Social Media to be Potentially Addictive, Associated with Substance Abuse

Ohio High School Freshman Goes On...

on December 15, 2014 by

The plaque, which was a gift to the school from the class of 1953, was removed from its spot near the main…

Two Studies Find Big Jump In Teen...

on December 15, 2014 by

USA Today

Equipping Teenagers To Be Sent Like...

on December 15, 2014 by

Our story is about God becoming man, the reverse of myths

Chicago Gave Hundreds Of High-Risk...

on December 15, 2014 by

Violent Crime Arrests Plummeted

Australia: Why (Financially)The...

on December 15, 2014 by

Young people were like “overloaded packhorses”, becoming increasingly burdened by other generations’ debts

Being Intentional As We Invest In...

on December 14, 2014 by

Working with teenagers video

16 Million Children Can Legally...

on December 14, 2014 by

CDC

7 Things You Can Do If You Want...

on December 14, 2014 by

So what do you do if you want things to change and pretty much no one else does?

What’s Hot?

on December 13, 2014 by

Trending Today….

A Lifelong Relationship With...

on December 13, 2014 by

Regular teenaged consumers are more likely to binge drink later on, a Concordia study shows

Catholic University Offers Pro...

on December 13, 2014 by

University of St. Thomas

Flashback: Boost Your Daughter’s...

on December 12, 2014 by

…whose parents ogle over their successes but who feel that they need to keep performing to get their parent’s attention

LEFT, RIGHT NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS...

on December 12, 2014 by

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS PASS-AROUND GIFT EXCHANGE

GRUMPY CAT MAKES $100 MILLION IN...

on December 12, 2014 by

There is movie stardom ahead: Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever, a film described as a mix of Home Alone and Die Hard

Christmas Light Project

on December 12, 2014 by

Fun Event & Activity Ideas

Teens’ Brains Wired to Ignore Mom...

on December 12, 2014 by

Jim Liebelt

Family Fights May Have Surprising...

on December 12, 2014 by

Jim Liebelt

American Teens Less Lonely Than...

on December 12, 2014 by

Jim Liebelt

Instagram Now Bigger Than Twitter

on December 11, 2014 by

Instagram hits 300M users

Christmas Chaos Night (Games and...

on December 11, 2014 by

From the “JH Uth Guy” Blog

How To Create An Amazing...

on December 11, 2014 by

A power point presentation that won’t put people to sleep

Getting Students Involved In...

on December 11, 2014 by

Generosity Helping Youth Workers In Need

Getting Students Involved In...

on December 11, 2014 by

Generosity Helping Youth Workers In Need

Clayton McDonald: The Boy Who Knew...

on December 11, 2014 by

Brittany Maynard and Clayton McDonald. The difference Jesus makes when facing a terminal diagnosis.

“This Is Really Bad!”&...

on December 10, 2014 by

Dad Films 6 Minutes Of Students Slipping On Ice With Running Commentary

Flashback: Three In A Hundred UK...

on December 10, 2014 by

Researchers who tracked web use habits say 44,000 primary school children in the UK accessed adult material

GNOC: Texting Acronyms Parents Need...

on December 10, 2014 by

“The most important thing is to talk to kids about what they’re doing online,”

When Teenagers Think Porn Teaches...

on December 10, 2014 by

Porn is about the closest thing they’ve had to sex education—schools have outdated and uncomfortable sex ed and their parents are absolutely…

Christmas Ideas For Children’s...

on December 10, 2014 by

Most popular Christmas resources

The Christmas Project: Helping...

on December 10, 2014 by

So I’m asking you… would you PLEASE help me provide some assistance for these leaders here at Christmas?

Help Me Help Leaders in Need!

on December 10, 2014 by

Will you join me by contributing to help these church leaders in immediate need?

How To Endure The Youth Ministry...

on December 10, 2014 by

“Can I keep doing this?

Showing Teens How To Enjoy The...

on December 9, 2014 by

by Christopher Wesley

India: Tech-addicted kids?

on December 9, 2014 by

Then stop using your mobile phone as a babysitter

Adolescents Today: Pressure in the...

on December 9, 2014 by

Tim Elmore

Trendy Shoes Use GPS So Parents Can...

on December 9, 2014 by

For parents, the app doubles as a social network where they can communicate with other parents and share tips on how to…

This Year’s Christmas Must...

on December 9, 2014 by

The rise in popularity of ouija boards…the film Ouija last month

‘The 2,000-Year-Old Virgin’

on December 9, 2014 by

‘Family Guy’ Christmas Episode Portrays Jesus as a Lying, Sex-Crazed Adulterer

College Prof Makes Students Recite...

on December 9, 2014 by

…another student said your opinion can cost you if it doesn’t jibe with Angeletti’s

Parents Cancel Christmas For ...

on December 9, 2014 by

… will be taking the money they would have spent on presents and putting it toward service projects and gifts for others

MY (YOUTH) MINISTRY LANGUAGE PET...

on December 9, 2014 by

Marko

Aéropostale CEO Says Kids Who Wear...

on December 8, 2014 by

Teens are also spending less on clothing and more on food and technology, compared to previous generations

Cyber Gossip

on December 8, 2014 by

The Power of Words Taking Their Toll in Online Environments

Grand Theft Auto Fans Push For Ban...

on December 8, 2014 by

“Withdraw The Holy Bible — this sickening book encourages readers to commit sexual violence and kill women.”

Internet Safety: Block Porn On Your...

on December 8, 2014 by

Accountability, Website Blocking
 and Customizable Settings

How I Recovered From Burn Out

on December 8, 2014 by

12 Keys to Getting Back

9 Signs You’re Burning Out In...

on December 8, 2014 by

I’m writing this because burnout seems to be an epidemic in ministry leadership

Old Laptop Batteries Can Be Used To...

on December 8, 2014 by

Discarded laptop batteries still have enough life in them to power slums in India and other developing countries

Utilizing Youth Ministry’s Number...

on December 8, 2014 by

Stephen Ingram

Black And White Pics From India

on December 8, 2014 by

A few black and whites from the slums of Vijayawada, India. Really beautiful people

Viral Video: Weight and Body Image

on December 8, 2014 by

Emily’s video needs to be shared

Eight Steps To Managing Your Time...

on December 8, 2014 by

We must manage and use our time well to minister effectively…

Columbia Law Re-Scheduling Exams...

on December 8, 2014 by

Columbia Law School is allowing students the opportunity to petition for a delay in exam administration

Ferguson Schools Let Students Leave...

on December 8, 2014 by

Hundreds of students were allowed to leave several high schools in Ferguson

Fun Is Every Kid’s Love Language

on December 7, 2014 by

The Parent Cue

Early Puberty Linked to Increased...

on December 7, 2014 by

Jim Liebelt

Teens Who Take Rx Meds for Anxiety,...

on December 7, 2014 by

Jim Liebelt

A Walk Through The Slums In...

on December 6, 2014 by

we had an impromptu performance…to promote the evening event. all the kids loved the song and we further promoted the crusade

What’s Hot?

on December 6, 2014 by

by Jim Liebelt

The Missing Puzzle Piece When It...

on December 6, 2014 by

Greg Stier

8 Reasons My Husband Won’t Have...

on December 6, 2014 by

by Craig Gross

Mean Teen

on December 5, 2014 by

Shocker: New Study Shows High School Boys Are Meaner Than Girls!

Spending More Time On Smartphones...

on December 5, 2014 by

Leisure distress is feeling uptight, stressed and anxious during free time

Study: Teens With Disabilities At...

on December 5, 2014 by

Since these children have fewer opportunities for physical activity and may face other dietary challenges they are left with limited healthy weight…

Many Teens Suffer ‘Cyber’...

on December 5, 2014 by

Evidence has already shown that cyber dating abuse is linked to physical, sexual and psychological abuse

#ThanksMichelleObama

on December 5, 2014 by

Teens Are Tweeting Unappealing Photos Of Their School Lunches With The Hashtag

Learn From The Mormons

on December 5, 2014 by

Seven (Mormon) Church Products Can Strengthen Tech-Savvy Youth

School Lunch A Fingerprint Away

on December 5, 2014 by

Nebraska School District Scans Student Fingerprints For lunch Program

Get Me To South Africa!

on December 4, 2014 by

Youth Groups please help this teenager minister to kids in South Africa

India Mission Day 3: Vijayawada

on December 4, 2014 by

Overall the trip has been very productive and fruitful..Sunday will be an incredibly busy day with 6 different meeting/ speaking locations

Tumblr’s Social Commerce Spin

on December 4, 2014 by

Tumblr Now Has ‘Buy,’ ‘Pledge,’ And ‘Get Involved’ Buttons From Etsy, Kickstarter, Artsy + Do Something

Twitter Copies Instagram With New...

on December 4, 2014 by

Each filter can be double-tapped to reveal an intensity slider so you can lay that sepia effect on heavy or light to…

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Pat Sajak...

on December 4, 2014 by

“As a society we’ve kind of lost our filters… we don’t filter anything. It’s like raw sewage spilling out and it didn’t…

Flashback: 3 Common Traits of Youth...

on December 4, 2014 by

What is it that sets apart the kids who stay in the church?

Week Of Sex On Campus?

on December 4, 2014 by

Sex Week falls short of its claim to be an inclusive dialogue, often pushing away students of religious communities

Good News In Your Neighborhood:...

on December 3, 2014 by

I wanted to beat my Dad’s 83 badges

What Goes On Kids “Permanent...

on December 3, 2014 by

Critics Say Common Core Includes Collecting Psych Data On Kids

India Mission Day 2: Vijayawada

on December 3, 2014 by

We didn’t get to bed util about 2am this morning and awoke a few hours afterward. So please pray for our bodies…

Responding to Pornography

on December 3, 2014 by

This is part of an FYI series on navigating digital technology and social media with

Sex & Social Media Roundtable

on December 3, 2014 by

This is part of an FYI series on navigating digital technology and social media with young people

3 Lessons On Ministry From The 1st...

on December 3, 2014 by

We Christ followers must never give up seeking to advance the gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit

Dealing With Difficult Emotions &...

on December 3, 2014 by

Different techniques you can use to help children to identify, name and deal with their emotions

Here’s How One Clever 7-Year-Old...

on December 3, 2014 by

Green, a cryptography and computer security professor at Johns Hopkins University, woke up early Tuesday morning to his son…

India Mission Day 1

on December 2, 2014 by

Please continue to pray for our ministry (George Lockhart) in India for the next 2 weeks

How To Reduce Teen Sexual Activity

on December 2, 2014 by

Jonathan McKee

Things I Wish I’d Done As A...

on December 2, 2014 by

3 Keys To A No-Regrets Ministry

The 50 Worst And Weirdest Nativity...

on December 2, 2014 by

Marko

Amid The Stereotypes…

on December 2, 2014 by

Some Facts About Millennials

That Day I Wore Yoga Pants

on December 2, 2014 by

5 Myths About Modesty

Flashback: Lululemon Leggings Are...

on December 2, 2014 by

Teenage girls are increasingly wearing yoga pants instead of jeans

Walt Mueller: Common Sense And The...

on December 2, 2014 by

Things To Talk About With The Kids

How Pornography Addiction Affects...

on December 2, 2014 by

You need to address these issues with your child at an early age

Find the Critic’s Kernel of Truth

on December 2, 2014 by

Axioms For Children’s Ministry

Kidmin: Why the Youth Pastor Should...

on December 1, 2014 by

No one else in ministry is dealing with the same things you are: parent issues, school overload, extracurricular activities, etc

7 Questions Every Kidmin Leader...

on December 1, 2014 by

by Jim Wideman

How The Catechism Keeps Us From Bad...

on December 1, 2014 by

Question one of the Catechism shapes our whole existence…we belong to Jesus and not to ourselves