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

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

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

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

Christopher Wesley

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

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

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

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

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

Walt Mueller

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

Let’s Affirm Girls

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

Attacking the Lie of Individualism with Our Kids

Cameron Cole

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A New Vision for Youth Ministry in This Present Future

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

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 therefore enjoying God’s Blessing.

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

Grandparents who want to be inspired and equipped to pass their faith on to their grandchildren

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walt Mueller

21 Tips to Wise Posting in an Insecure World

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

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

The Darkside of social media

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

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

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

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

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

Summer offers a good time for evaluation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are four ways we can inadvertently allow that to happen

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

…..are at risk of financial ruin

Chance also is an activist for justice, a voice of reason and a vivid reminder that young black men are worth fighting for

“A ‘typical’ concert is around 20-30 transports. 60 would be very bad. We had 70 once and 90 last night,”

“Young people average 2 hours a day listening to music”

Conservative students were particularly concerned about having their grades docked by professors and being criticized by classmates who find their opinions “offensive

Research looking at the effects of alcohol among young people found that heavy drinking can cause brain changes resulting in disastrous short-term and long-term consequences.

A new study has found that teenagers who self-harm are more likely to experience substance abuse and psychosocial problems as adults

6 Ways to talk to your kid about smart phone monitoring

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Over time, every couple’s relationship can become predictable. Romance, sex, and even conversation can become routine or nonexistent

Researchers at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium…

Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch Calls Chester Bennington’s Suicide ‘Cowardly,’ Clarifies Statement Later

Bruno Mars, the Chainsmokers, Justin Bieber, and Quavo each have two of the 20 bestselling songs of the first six months of 2017

It reveals what parental concerns regarding media influence in today’s world

Kids are also deeply concerned with fairness

Research carried out by scientists investigating depression in early teenage years and the use of marijuana later in life has found a concerning link

“When Parent Must Contradict Culture”

Helping The Next Generation Navigate Today’s World

Letting Go of the Goodness Gospel. The “goodness gospel” looks like a life driven by exteriors: a perfectly decorated room, well-mannered children, daily quiet times, or perfect health and fitnes

Statistic Brain Research Institute

5 things we do at camp everyday that we need to do at home to keep up this feeling of closeness to God

We can fall into the trap of thinking that because our kids are surrounded by our ministry, they are a part of our ministry

A device that will sit on a car seat and detect movement if a baby is left in the car. It will blow cool air on the baby and call emergency responders

You can’t control them, but you can be honest with them about your fears and your hopes

Record kids’ conversations, reveal their location and even allow perverts to TALK to them directly

One Simple Principle That Helped Me Survive Student Ministry

6 lessons I’ve learned about making mistakes in ministry