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Relational Capacity And Ministry Burnout
5 Practices that Cultivate Relational Health and Longevity in Ministry
AEO Says Body Positivity Pays
AEO is increasingly finding that “body positivity” messages and real-life models can lead to record sales
Parents Need To Drastically Cut Kids&...
Children are spending way too much time in front of screens
1 In 4 Teenage Girls Deliberately Harm...
Up to 30 percent of teenage girls in some parts of the United States say they have intentionally injured themselves
Chemicals Chemicals Harming Children
Chemicals in Food May Harm Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says
Best Buy Has Finally Stopped Selling CDs...
Best Buy will continue to sell vinyl records due to their rising popularity — with record sales at a “27-year-high.”
Two Notable Attacks On The Sexual...
Parents Teaching Kids to Masturbate Trends on YouTube And Teen Vogue’s promotion of anal sex
Parenting And The Cultural Pressure To...
Well, how in the world did a Christian mom send her 15-year-old son through the streets of Rome past public orgies in…
Cheap Sex And The Decline Of Marriage
Why is marriage in retreat among young Americans? Because it is now much easier for men to find sexual satisfaction outside marriage,…
When Kids Cut Themselves
When Kids Cut Themselves Seventeen-year-old Lauren was despondent over breaking up with her boyfriend. She had never known pain so deep and…
The CDC, Teen Risks, And Who Is...
Fewer high school students are drinking, having sex and using drugs… but still “leaves room for concern.”
MTV Awards: Chris Pratt Shares Message...
The star used his time on stage to share some advice with fans that included references to his faith
Anna Farris’ ex Chris Pratt Says &...
The “Overboard” actress recently admitted that the former couple’s social media presence added to the pressure after their breakup.
More Teens Than Ever Would Try Marijuana
One in four U.S. high school seniors would try marijuana or use it more often if it was legal, and that rate,…
People Will Spend More Time Online Than...
Next year, people around the world will spend more time online than they do watching TV, according to new data from measurement…
For Teens, More Screen Time Tied To Less...
Greater amounts of daily screen time are associated with more insomnia symptoms and shorter sleep duration among adolescents.
Why Sex Matters
It is always amazing to me that God created physical intimacy in such a way to provide a deep connection with your…
Alexa, Tell Me About God
Church of England taps Amazon device to spread Christian message
Teens Exposed To More Junk Food Ads Eat...
The largest study of its kind found teens who were exposed to more junk food advertising consumed more unhealthy foods every week.
Judge: 30-Year-Old Son Must Move Out
There are jobs available even for those with a poor work history like you. Get one – you have to work!
Misuse Of Attention Deficit...
There were 156,365 calls to poison control centers for people under 20 who were improperly exposed to ADHD medication
Kanye Urges Fans To Put Down Cell Phones
The rapper took to take on the idea of consumerism, sharing a documentary named The Century of the Self
Men (15-29) May Be More Selfless Than...
A recent study asked 630 Canadian men ages 15 to 29 to identify the values they thought all guys should embody
More U.S. Parents Smoking Pot Around...
Progress made in limiting kids’ exposure to secondhand smoke could be undermined by the increasing popularity of smoking marijuana among parent
Robot Fills In For High School Student...
A robot helped a sick high school senior experience graduation from the hospital
Big Decline In Births To Girls Under 15
There’s been a steep decline over the past two decades in births to American girls under the age of 15
Drinking In Adolescence Derails Brain...
“When we did this study, we saw that children as young as 12 sometimes start drinking.”
Pornography’s Effect On Long-Term...
Married men and women who use pornography are more likely to get divorced than men and women who do not
Vlogger Hit By Tractor Trailer While...
He can be seen talking to a handheld smartphone moments before he apparently drove into the path of a tractor trailer.
Swedish Deejay Avicii Died From Suicide...
He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace
Raising Their Toddler As Gender-Neutral
Kyl and Brent Courtney-Myers have refused to reveal the gender of their 2-year-old child Zoomer
Teens Are Using ‘Fortnite’...
This dude asked his girl to prom on fortnite… idk if I’m impressed or disappointed
I Almost Lost My Sons To ‘Fortnite...
How addictive it appears to be. Over spring break I noticed that my sons were waking up before 6 am. to get…
Transgender Youth At Higher Risk Of...
New research finds that transgender and gender-nonconforming youth are diagnosed with mental health conditions much more frequently than young people who identify…
Smartphone Use Tied To Anxiety,...
Overuse of smart phones is just like any other type of substance abuse.
Flashback: How To Protect Your Kids From...
Everyone knows that porn is ubiquitous online, a danger to be aware of and avoid vigilantly
Church Planting as Youth Ministry Pt2
Two Views of the Role of Youth in the Mission of the Church
Church Planting as Youth Ministry. Pt1
An ongoing column which draws together insights from two crucial spheres of ministry: youth ministry and church planting
What Pastors Need To Know About ‘Nones...
The death of Christianity in America has been announced many times—and yet Christianity continues to thrive
He Is Risen…Mom Tased Teen Out Of...
Teen needed to wake up for church on Easter. His mother tased him
Tinder And Instagram Are ‘Crippling’...
Dating apps are giving us too many options, and other apps give us an excuse to be “psychologically gone.”
Teens Sexting Not What You Think
Sorry New York Times, sexting is NOT normal for teens, and should not be celebrated
Pressures For Perfection Pt1. Suicide
What is known is that smart, successful, gifted teens are committing suicide in increasing numbers
Pressures For Perfection Pt 2. Suicide
This 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for change
Utah Passes America’s First ‘...
We are refusing to let them learn the lessons of self-reliance and problem-solving that they will need to be successful as adults.
Why Tiesto Thinks The Album Is Dead
“People don’t have the attention span anymore to listen to whole albums,” he says. “The album used to be a journey, and…
Digital Life By The Minute…Values
An In-Depth Look at Constant Connectivity…and What It’s Costing
The Tech Industry’s War On Kids
How psychology is being used as a weapon against children
The Impact Of Smartphones On Teens
The impact of cell phones is dependent upon many variables, including the vulnerability of the teen
Daughters More Influenced By Generous...
Daughters are more likely to carry on a family tradition of philanthropic giving than sons, a recent Indiana
What Teenagers Are Learning From Online...
…porn was their primary source for information about sex. Adolescents watch much more pornography than their parents know
“I’d Rather Be Blind Than...
I’m the Girl Who Clawed Her Own Eyes Out. This Is My Story.
Elderly Are Projected To Outnumber...
Census Bureau predicts milestone will be hit within 17 years
College Student Kicked Out Of Class For...
A religious studies major was barred from Christianity class at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for saying during class that there are only…
Impact Of Smartphones On Teens
The impact of cell phones is dependent upon many variables, including the vulnerability of the teen.
The Full-Time Youth Pastor Compensation...
Tangible data surrounding the compensation of full-time Youth Pastors in order to minimize vague speculation, while also providing concrete data and evidence
Ghana Teacher Teaches Computing With No...
Part of his curriculum involves teaching students how to use Microsoft Word, only he uses a blackboard with chalk drawings of the…
Success in High School, Success Later in...
Being a good student in high school seems to translate into a better job and higher pay down the road, a new…
Sexting increasing among teenagers, new...
Almost 27 percent of teens are receiving sexts and almost 15 percent are sending them
‘Black Panther’ Star “I Fell In...
Actress Letitia Wright left acting to pursue a relationship with God. Now she is back with a profound mission
Middle School Asked For 50 Male Mentors,...
Pastor Parish set out to fill seats at a “Breakfast for Dad’s” event at his local middle school
She Gouged Out Her Own Eyes, Now She&...
She gouged out her own eyes, now she wants to help keep people away from drugs
Gunning Your Kids Down
Six of the Billboard Top 10 artists right now talk about using guns to solve their problems…
A Fathers Legacy
The way we parent today we’re not on the fact our children but our children’s children
The Truth About Teen Eating Disorders
Diagnoses of eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa, carry the highest death rate of all mental health disorders.
Many Teens Take Great Care In Posting...
Prticularly girls, may go to great lengths to create a favorable post…even to ask friends to like their posts
Solution To Smartphone Addiction Is Now...
Grades have gone up, and discipline problems have plummeted. Students are interacting, talking to each other, reading, kicking a ball, socializing — because…
Young Bible Readers More Likely To Be...
The biggest factor predicting their spiritual health as young adults is whether they read the Bible regularly as kids
Army honors JROTC Cadets killed In...
3 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets killed in the Florida school massacre have been awarded medals by the US Army
Shooting Survivor: CNN Gave Me “...
After Denying Question About Armed Guards
Pot Or Alcohol Is Worse For You
It’s a tough call, but based on the science, there appears to be a clear answer
Cell Phone Addiction Infographic
Do we really need to be this connected to our digital tools. . . especially when our digital tools steal our attention…
Boy Dies After Saving Pal Who Fell...
Anthony Perez, 11, died after he managed to push his friend to safety
Nick Foles: A Pastor In Training In The...
Foles is taking online seminary classes through Liberty University with the goal of one day becoming a pastor in a high school
Teens And TV
Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food…
How Much the Typical Kid Gets in...
kids ages 4 to 14 received an average of $454 in allowance over the course of 2017, in addition to cash gifts…
Teens’ Reward-Sensitive Brains Can...
Although the reward-sensitive brains of adolescents can sometimes lead to risky behavior, there is a very positive side
The Data Snapchat Doesn’t Want You To...
The data shows that users sent personal snaps (64%) to friends more frequently than they posted to Stories
Evolutionist Retracts Key Study On...
Scientists’ attempts to find the ‘spark of life’ keep coming up short
Teen Drug Use Stable, But Marijuana Use...
Nearly 40% of all 12th-graders surveyed had used some sort of illicit drug in the past year
Addicted To Technology
The Sneaky Science Behind Your Kid’s Tech Obsessions
Ed Sheeran Reflects On His 2 Year...
“I go on it and there’s nothing but people saying mean things. One comment ruins your day.”
The Biggest Hits Of 2017
Vengeance, Drugs, Self, and Sex… Without Regard
Little Girl Asks Santa Claus To Heal Her...
Santa Claus bowed his head and delivered a prayer in the middle of a Bass Pro Shop — asking the Great Physician…
Symbol Of Church Sex Abuse Scandal, Dead...
Disgraced former archbishop of Boston whose failures to stop child molesters in the priesthood sparked the worst crisis in American Catholicism
Divorce Is Making American Families 66%...
Almost a third of U.S. households headed by adults under age 55 have at least one stepparent
Teen Writes Book About How To Invest...
Book: “Early Bird: The Power of Investing Young,”
Every 2 New Immigrants To The US Brings...
“Chain Migration.” Previously unreleased data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reveals the number of foreign relatives
Judge Issued Ruling On Students Racist...
…however vile the posts were, they were protected as free speech and so was “liking” and commenting on them.
NFL Player: What Are The Needs Of The...
NFL Player to Hometown Churches
Soul Provider
Youth Doing Ministry…. Youth groups please help out Ashley as she helps out children in Ghana Africa
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Youth Doing Ministry
I believe that it’s our desire as youth workers to see and encourage our students to do ministry. As…
Iceland Knows How To Stop Teen Substance...
State funding for organised sport and other clubs has increased in Iceland to give kids new ways to feel like part of…
View The Bibles That Came Over On The...
The Museum of Bible 8-story, $500 million museum features artifacts, exhibits and a Christian-themed musical
Rise In Teen Suicide, Social Media...
An increase in teen suicide rates occurred at the same time social media use surged and a new analysis suggests there may…
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