How Can I Get My Teen To STOP Relying On Social Media So Much?
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She’s placing too much value on what her peers think of her..especially for her self-identity?

Sports Versus Youth Ministry
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on April 17, 2015
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95% of youth workers struggle with students choosing sports over youth ministry. What’s the solution?

Youth Worker: The Most Meaningful Job In The World
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 17, 2015
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Forbes tells us what we already know today – youth ministry is the best job in the world!

I Should’ve Just Stayed In Bed!
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 17, 2015
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George Lockhart

It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! It’s A… Parent?
in Post 3, Youth
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on April 16, 2015
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But not all superheroes wear capes

How To Sign Students Up For An Event
in Post 2, Youth
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on April 16, 2015
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#1. Be sure your volunteers and the students understand the vision of the trip

More Hard Questions about God and Faith
in Post, Youth
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on April 16, 2015
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Students who felt like they had a safe place to be authentic about these doubts actually showed stronger faith across the transition out of high school

Giving Attention To Details
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 16, 2015
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Be obedient in the small things because they really do matter

Are You A Complainer?
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 16, 2015
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George Lockhart

Overwhelmed By A Burden?
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 16, 2015
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Devotionals For Leaders

Being Present
in Post 4, Youth
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on April 15, 2015
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6 Learnings

Death By iPhone. . . . Sort Of. . .
in Post 3, Trends Studies
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on April 15, 2015
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Walt Mueller

Teens Are Actually On Google+ For Some Reason
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on April 15, 2015
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Teenagers’ use of Google+ is no doubt bound to YouTube

Snoop Dogg Just Invested In A Weed Delivery Startup
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 15, 2015
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Eaze promises to deliver medicinal marijuana in less than 10 minutes

Today’s Teens And Their Tech
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 15, 2015
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Jonathan McKee

The More Time I “Hang” With My Kids, The Better… Right?
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 15, 2015
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Quantity Time Doesn’t Help Our Kids

YouNow
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on April 14, 2015
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The Live-Casting App that Teens Love and Parents Fear

Kelly Ripa's Impression Of Her Teenage Daughter Is Hilarious
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on April 14, 2015
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“I don’t think she likes me, but I don’t care. I’m like, ‘I’m not your friend, I’m your mom.’

The Case For Taking Parental Leave When Your Kids Are Teenagers
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on April 14, 2015
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“Kids like being with their parents at this age,” he says. “A lot of surveys say they wish their parents would talk to them more.”

Ever Wonder What Your Teenager Is Doing Behind That Screen All Day?
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92% of teens go online every day, and 24 percent say they’re online “almost constantly

50 Schoolgirls Kidnapped By Boko Haram Reportedly Seen In Nigeria
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on April 14, 2015
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Despite international pleas for their return, the girls have never been traced, and little has been heard of them since they were taken from dormitories during a nighttime raid

HarperCollins Buys Rights To Teen Author's Minecraft Fan Fiction Series
in Media Entertainment, Slider
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on April 14, 2015
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The Teen author series has been making the rounds in middle schools across the US

'Hippie Crack': Why Is It Legal And What Are The Effects?
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on April 14, 2015
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Laughing Gas was the 14th most used drug globally-placing in front of other legal highs such as caffeine tablets or Ritalin.

Surge In Young People Dabbling In Occult?
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on April 14, 2015
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The proliferation of “beautiful young vampires”,True Blood and Twilight movies is encouraging young people to dabble with occult

See What Women Do When They Have to Decide If They’re Beautiful or Average
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on April 14, 2015
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Dove’s latest campaign hopes to boost body image, but is requiring ladies to choose a label the solution?

Dashcam video Shows How Little It Takes To Distract Teens Behind The Wheel
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on April 13, 2015
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Based on examination of 1,691 eligible crashes, distracted driving was the cause of 6/10 accidents.

Gap's Tale Of 2 Brands Shows How Broke Americans Really Are
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on April 13, 2015
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Old Navy sells to value-seeking families Vs Gap expensive trend-conscious shoppers

‘Furious 7′ Races Past $800M
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on April 13, 2015
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Deadline.com

21 Year Old Dominates Masters
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on April 13, 2015
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The second-youngest champion in the history of the Masters

Students Suspended After Charges In Panama City Beach Sex Assault
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on April 13, 2015
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A horrible event, but it was witnessed by so many people who did absolutely nothing to stop or call police.”

Middle School ‘Sextortion’ Suit
in Education, Post 4
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on April 13, 2015
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Middle School settles ‘sextortion’ suit after allegations boys pressured girls for nude photos

'Free-range' Children SEIZED By CPS While Wandering Alone In A Park
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on April 13, 2015
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They advocate a hands-off approach, where children are allowed to go out and experience the world on their own

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3036412/Free-range-children-SEIZED-CPS-wandering-park-month-parents-guilty-neglect-refused-change-ways.html#ixzz3XC94Tj1X
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MTV's First Stab At Turning Scream Into A TV Series
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Trailer Features A Severed Head In A Hot Tub

MTV Movie Awards 2015
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on April 13, 2015
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Winners List

Creating a Culture of Welcome
in Post, Youth
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on April 13, 2015
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Student Leadership Team Basics

Another Madonna Moment?
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 13, 2015
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Britney Spears almost re-creates THAT kiss with Iggy Azalea on set of throwback themed Pretty Girls music video

Madonna, 56, makes out with Drake, 28, onstage at Coachella...
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 13, 2015
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Madonna didn’t see was that when she was finished, the musician looked horrified, even wiping his mouth

Naked Spring Break Photo Girl Tells Police She's OK
in Education, Post 5
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on April 13, 2015
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Photos of her, enclosed in a group of raucous male party-goers, has left authorities fearing for her life

Selling It
in Post 2, Youth
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on April 12, 2015
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When a volunteer fully owns the vision for your ministry, you have them hooked for years.

2 High School Freshmen Save Stranger By Giving CPR
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 12, 2015
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“I was nervous. ‘Is it going to work? Is it not going to work?'” “I never thought I’d actually have to use “

Student Died...Tried To Save Friend At Hermit Falls
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 12, 2015
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“When we try to recruit kids, they usually have one or two of the Army values in them. Jesse had them all,”

Helicopter Parents Ruin Massive Easter Egg Hunt
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 12, 2015
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Chaos unfolds, kids sob

Pricey Proms, Parents Picking Up More Of The Tab
in Education, Slider
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on April 11, 2015
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The average 2015 spending on high school proms will be down 6% over last year, but this year parents will be covering more of the cost.

Family Stress Linked To Adolescent Obesity
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on April 11, 2015
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There is a relationship between long-term exposure to three specific types of family stressors and children becoming obese by the time they turn 18 years old, according to a recent study

Energy Drinks Carry Cardiac Risks For Adolescents
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on April 11, 2015
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According to new research, energy drinks pose serious cardiac risks for the adolescents who consume them.

Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on April 10, 2015
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24% of teens go online “almost constantly,” facilitated by the widespread availability of smartphones

Flashback: Raising Adults
in Post 3, Youth
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on April 10, 2015
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by Reggie Joiner

A ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Film Is In The Works
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on April 10, 2015
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Your darkest animatronic nightmares are headed to the silver screen

Parenting Means Wrestling Demons
in Post, Youth
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on April 10, 2015
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We know that God is in the fight on our side

Tools For Helping Kids Overcome Academic Hurdles
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 10, 2015
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David R. Smith

ESPN Will Not Pay 12-year-Old Bracket Challenge Winner
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 10, 2015
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He put more than 11-million people to shame when he tied for first in ESPN’s bracket challenge

Book Review: The Jesus Gap
in Post 4, Youth
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on April 9, 2015
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by Rachel Blom

Book: More Than Just the Talk
in Post 3, Youth
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on April 9, 2015
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Becoming Your Kids’ Go-To Person About Sex

The Sex Appeal Of Non-Conformity
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on April 9, 2015
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New research finds following your own path is a turn-on to potential romantic partners of both sexes.

How being Stubborn, Depressed, And Unpopular SAVED My Life
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on April 9, 2015
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A MUST read for every teenage girl…the intent to help teens feel less alone in this world

Dove Is Back...#One Beautiful Thought
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on April 9, 2015
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How we talk about body image

Learning To Love Our Bodies
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on April 9, 2015
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I have a pre-teen daughter. She doesn’t think she is beautiful and it breaks my heart

France Votes To Ban Ultra-Thin Models In Crackdown On Anorexia
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on April 9, 2015
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Modelling agencies protest as those employing models considered too thin face fines…six months in prison

Flashback: Israeli Law Bans Underweight Models In Ads, Undisclosed Airbrushing
in Media Entertainment, Slider
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on April 9, 2015
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The new law poses a groundbreaking challenge to a fashion industry widely castigated for promoting anorexia and bulimia

Spring Break Busted
in Education, Slider
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on April 9, 2015
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LSU students accused of hauling alcohol to Gulf Shores

The Best Question In Youth Ministry
in Post 4, Youth
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on April 8, 2015
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Youth Specialties Blog

THE CHANGING DIGITAL LANDSCAPE
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on April 8, 2015
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We are living in a world of 24/7 connectivity, accessing our content on our own terms, and we like it that way

ISIS Bans Skinny Jeans
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on April 8, 2015
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Imprisoned for 10 days and forced to take an “Islamic course”

What Your Pastor’s Jeans Say About Their Theology
in Post 3, Youth
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on April 8, 2015
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Back in the ’90s, this minister was likely the coolest youth pastor in town…

Helping Students Navigate Relationships
in Post 2, Youth
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on April 8, 2015
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Tim Elmore

'Flakka': The New Street Drug
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on April 8, 2015
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Its insane side effects aren’t even the worst part

Make It Pop
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 8, 2015
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Nickelodeon Bets On K-Pop To Revive Ratings

JNCO Jeans Coming Back
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on April 8, 2015
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Teens React…

'Selfies Are Bad', Prince Harry Tells Aussie Teen
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 8, 2015
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“Seriously! You need to get out of it. I know you’re young but selfies are bad,” he added. “Just take a normal photograph”

“Death To Selfie”
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 7, 2015
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Devotionals For Leaders

The Utter Futility Of The Plastic Surgery Industry
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on April 7, 2015
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Dr Fredric Brandt, the ‘Plastic Surgeon to the Stars’ who hanged himself at the weekend, allegedly in a deep depression

Flashback: The Teenage Plastic Surgery Boom
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on April 7, 2015
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Between 1996 and 2010 the number of teenagers aged 13-19 having elective cosmetic surgery has increased by 548%

This Cup’s For You
in Post 4, Youth
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on April 6, 2015
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Devotionals For Leaders

Middle School Gatherings - Part 2
in Slider, Youth
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on April 6, 2015
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Part 2

Middle School Gatherings
in Slider, Youth
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on April 6, 2015
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Part 1

Thoughts On Teenagers Leaving The Church
in Slider, Youth
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on April 6, 2015
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VIDEO

When Darkness Falls
in Post 2, Youth
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on April 6, 2015
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Devotionals For Leaders

5 Ministry Opportunities Unique To College Campuses
in Post 3, Youth
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on April 6, 2015
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I can think of at least five opportunities that are unique to campus life.

‘Furious 7′ $142M To $147M Opening
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on April 6, 2015
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Front-Loaded But Full Throttle With Stellar

Teens Getting Shut Out Of The Work Force
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on April 6, 2015
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The number of jobs held by teens between 14 and 18 years old shrank by 33 percent between 2001 and 2014

92 MILLION AMERICANS Out Of The Workforce
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on April 6, 2015
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The share of Americans in the workforce has sunk to its lowest point in 35 years

How Technology Is Changing Millennial Faith [infographic]
in Post, Youth
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on April 6, 2015
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There is no doubt that technology is changing the culture and the way people living out their faith. The real question is how is it changing our faith?

What's Hot?
in Slider, Trends Studies
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on April 5, 2015
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Jim Liebelt

Teenagers Shape Each Other’s Views On Risk
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on April 5, 2015
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Jim Liebelt

E-Cigs Tied To Drinking, Other Risky Teen Behaviors
in Slider, Trends Studies
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on April 5, 2015
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Jim Liebelt

Stepping Out Of Student Ministry
in Post 2, Youth
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on April 4, 2015
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When is it time to step out of student ministry?

The Need For Expository Preaching In Student Ministry
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 4, 2015
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we have grossly under challenged students by simply assuming they cannot handle deep doctrines of the faith

Hero To The College Students
in Education, Post 5
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on April 4, 2015
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Students at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, decided to pay her back in a huge way

Buying A Prom Dress This Year?
in Education, Post 5
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on April 4, 2015
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The Scammers Are Out in Full Force

Relationship Help For Busy Parents
in Post 4, Youth
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on April 3, 2015
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An interview with Relationship Experts Les and Leslie Parrott

New Seasons in Youth Ministry
in Post 2, Youth
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on April 3, 2015
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What I’ve learned about transitions

7 Backcountry Skills I Take With Me On Outreach
in Post 3, Youth
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on April 3, 2015
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YWAM

Study: 1 Of Every 6 People Worldwide Has No Religious Affiliation
in Post, Youth
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on April 3, 2015
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Makes the “unaffiliated,” as the study calls them, the third-largest group worldwide

Muslims Projected To Outnumber Christians By 2100
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on April 3, 2015
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By 2050, four of 10 Christians in the world are expected to live in sub-Saharan Africa

The Most Common Spoken Language Among Refugees In America Is Arabic
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on April 3, 2015
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91.4% of refugees from the Middle East were on food stamps

Muslim Population Could Catch Up With Christians Globally
in Post 5, Youth
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on April 3, 2015
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Similarly, in the United States, Christians will decline from more than three quarters to two thirds in 2050

Study Reveals Shocking Effect Of Poverty On Children's Brain Development
in Post 3, Trends Studies
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on April 2, 2015
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The researchers studied nearly 1,100 individuals between the ages of 3 and 20,

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Upsets Vancouver Condo Neighbours
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on April 2, 2015
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“We have the Montessori school just down the bike path… Children go by here all the time,”

Retreating Boko Haram Fighters Murdered Women And Girls They Held As 'Wives'
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on April 2, 2015
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Reported use of children as “expendable cannon fodder” and human bombs would, if confirmed, constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity

Study Finds Black Girls Face Harsher Discipline In Schools Than Their White Peers
in Education, Slider
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on April 2, 2015
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Teachers said girls have been more likely to get into fights than boys. Tend to carry disputes from social media into the classroom