Observing her life and words, some specific lessons surface for all kids everywhere
You Can’t Know Everything But It’s Crucial That You Know This
Something so important that it will help you with every situation you come across
How To Effectively Ruin Your Teenager's Life
If you find yourself agreeing to things or relaxing the rules to avoid an argument, you run the risk of your child getting into serious trouble
Keira Knightley Posed Topless To Protest Photo Retouching
I think women’s bodies are a battleground and photoraphy is partly to blame…
Teen Girl Accused Of Plotting Columbine-Style Attack At Radnor High
“The rumor was this was going to happen at the pep rally.”
The Summit Nov 7-8 Nashville
Summit is intentionally designed to stir your youth ministry imagination and assist you in discerning God’s leading
Pot Proponents Look To California After Victories
Waiting until the presidential election year in 2016, with its anticipated bumper crop of younger voters
Youth Culture And The New Relevance
Relevance is knowing what those you are ministering to need most…an orthodoxy that has withstood the centuries
The No. 1 Reason Teens Keeps The Faith As Young Adults
The holy grail for helping youth remain religiously active as young adults has been at home all along…
Duck Dynasty Duckling Showcases Her Faith Like Never Before
Because this dance so directly reflected her Christian faith… I do feel pressure to make it right
Top Ten Ways Churches Drive Away First-time Guests
…My surprise was not the presence of this item. The surprise was that it was not ranked higher.
Success Isn’t Forever And Failure Isn’t Fatal
Lesson #3 of the 7 Most Important Leadership Lessons I’ve Ever Learned
Being a Christian Doesn’t Always Look Like You Think It Should
Churches need to ditch their religious cookie cutters
Shia LaBeouf 'Became a Christian Man' ...
….While Filming ‘Fury’; Says Co-Star Brad Pitt Was ‘Instrumental’ in ‘Guiding’ Him
Ex-Teen Hacker Tells Paris Hilton He's Sorry
Who stole nude photos from Paris Hilton’s cellphone and swiped a half million dollars from unsuspecting consumers
Flashback: Why The Real Battle For America Is Over Culture, Not Elections
The west has nationalized families over the last 60 years…old age, health,single motherhood- everything is the responsibility of the state
Here’s Proof That Your Vote Really Matters
A few elections in which history was determined by slender margins
Rock The Vote Hypocrites
At least 5 stars in a recent Rock the Vote PSA urging youth to exercise their franchise didn’t bother to show up to the polls themselves in 2010
Study: Self-Harming In Teen Years Linked To Problems In Adulthood
Teenagers who hurt themselves intentionally are at a higher risk of developing mental health and substance abuse problems later in life
The Parenting Secret I Learned At A Parent Teacher Conference
Our flaws are not failures, they’re part of our authenticity
Flashback: Marriage Guards Children Against Poverty
As a Senator, Barack Obama was right—there are serious disadvantages to being raised without a father
Welfare Programs: Discourage Marriage And Rewarding Fathers
It’s Time for Welfare Programs to Require Work, Not Subsidize Idleness
Harry Potter-Inspired Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them... Will Be a Trilogy
“The laws and customs of the hidden magical society will be familiar to anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films,”
Democrats Losing Millennial Voters?
Poll: More Young Republicans are excited about the midterm election
Teens With Controlling Parents Have Trouble With Closeness, Independence
Without opportunities to practice self-directed, independent decision making, teens might give in to their friends’ and partners’ decisions
10 Most Violent Video Games of 2014 (and What to Play Instead)
Games like The Walking Dead Season 2 and Grand Theft Auto V might be visually and technically spectacular, but they’re certainly not for young kids
Former Marine Banned From Daughter’s School After Dispute Over Islam lesson
“We cannot discuss our Ten Commandments in school but they can discuss Islam’s Five Pillars?”
Flashback: Instagram For Dummie Parents
Numerical values: For the first time ever your children can determine their “worth” using actual numbers provided by their peers!
From Ebola Suits To Terrorist Garb, Halloween Costumes Reach New Low
“People are going to offend everyone this year. It’s an offensive holiday,”
Victoria's Secret 'Perfect Body' Campaign Sparks Outrage
I’ve tried to teach my daughter size doesn’t matter. She’s perfect EXACTLY the way God made her
5 Reasons You Struggle To Get Along With Your Pastor
…getting along have not always been so easy…in my own heart several reasons causing me to struggle to get along
10 Traits Of Pastors Who Have Healthy Long-term Tenure
The median tenure of a pastor at a church is around four years
Prevalence Of Teen Sexting
The most common reason for teens to engage in sexting was to give someone a “present” or in an attempt to establish a relationship
A New Way To Manage My Work Schedule
My personal way keeping myself accountable to accomplishing my weekly tasks, remaining available to the people and issues necessary, and sticking as close to my hours as possible
Fewer Teens Drink At Parties In Communities With ‘Social Host’ Laws
When laws hold adults responsible when kids drink on their property, kids are less likely to spend their weekends drinking at parties
Alcoholism In Hispanic Youth The Result Of Identity Confusion?
Immigrant youth often have two or more cultural identities they are trying to embrace at once, leading them to experience dual stress
Fireball Whisky Pulled From Store Shelves Over Additive
Fireball whisky is a hit with college students
Christian Rapper Comes Out As Ex-Gay Firebrand
“I think we’ve made God very little if we believe that He cannot change people,”
School Board Slams Michelle O’s Snack Rules: ‘Federal Overreach At Its Worst’
“The problem with ‘free’ government money is how much it cost,” By taking federal funds, (you) forfeit the freedom to make rational local choices
Marvel Reveals New Superhero Movies Through 2019
Five more years of superhero movies. Some characters, like African American hero Black Panther, have never been seen outside of a comic book page
Teacher Spends Two Days As A Student And Is Shocked At What She Learns
I have a lot more respect and empathy for students after just one day of being one again
A Navajo High School Emerges As A Defender Of The Washington Redskins
“It’s not a racist slur if it originates from a Native American tribe. . . . It’s always used in the context of sports.”
Atheist Parent Attacks Christian After School Club
4,000 Child Evangelism Fellowship Clubs in U.S. Public Schools
School Assignment Had Students Take Inventory Of Family’s Medicine Cabinet
“It is a complete invasion of privacy.’”
Gender Mentor
Specifically, what does it mean for us to champion and mentor each other across gender in life and in ministry?
Why Youth Ministry Lost Its Soul (And how to Fix it)
What we believe about God is absolutely central to how we do ministry.
What School Officials Have Just Agreed To Do With This Shocking Booklet About The Bible
An X Rated Book..Sex & Obsenity In The Bible
5 Things Every Special Needs Leader Needs To Know
“God does not ask us about our ability or disability but our availability.”
5 Ways Catholic Leaders Win At Social Media
A few key things that Protestant Christians might learn from our Catholic brothers and sisters
Marko's New Working Metaphor For Young Teens And Doubt
Young teens don’t suddenly acquire fully-functioning abstract thinking…
Young Teens And Bible Reading
Why do you think a large percentage of churched teens rarely read the Bible outside of church?
Does Intelligence Level Reflect What Music You Listen To?
It turns out one’s level of intelligence really can affect what type of music they listen to
Three Colorado Teen Girls Detained In Germany On Quest to Meet Syria Jihadist
…rather victims of an online predator, a school official said
Hey Beyonce... 'Twerking Is Not Feminism'
Performers have a very, very young audience, like 7 years older, I find it disturbing and I think its exploitative
Study: Teen Birth Rates Steadily Declining
An estimated four million fewer babies were born to teen mothers from 1992 through 2012
Family Acceptance Key to Curbing Teen Suicides
And the longer boys felt rejected, the more likely they were to attempt suicide
Sadie Robertson Sticks to Her Christian Values While Performing the Rumba on ‘DWTS’
“I hope this week, it doesn’t come off as sexy, but it comes off as sweet,”
Why Teens Leave the Church
When those connections are made, it is much more difficult to just walk away
Autopsy, Toxicology Report On Michael Brown
Autopsy, toxicology report on Michael Brown reportedly reveal marijuana, cast doubt on witness claims he was running away
Toys 'R' Us Pulling 'Breaking Bad' Dolls From Stores, Website
The dolls are a “dangerous deviation from their family friendly values
How To Align Leaders Around Your Mission
by Carey Nieuwhof : In fact, strategy trumps mission and vision. A great mission and vision with a bad strategy will fail.
Parents May Be Liable For What Their Kids Post On Facebook
A legal precedent on the issue of parental responsibility over their children’s online activity