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Reality of Spring Break
It happens every year. Just like Christmas and Thanksgiving, students everywhere look forward to Spring Break. A week-long break from school in the middle of the spring is a little taste of freedom for students before summertime comes. According to television and movies, this time should be filled with wild adventures and partying. The reality of Spring Break, for most, is very different.
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Do You Want to Talk Dirty? The Problem with Sexting
There are many repercussions that you’ve probably never thought about that come from sexting.
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Define Sexy and Move it Back
In preparing for a date, you want to look sexy because that’s what you think guys want. But if you really define sexy, you’ll learn it’s better to be beautiful.
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When You’re Really Hurting
Everyone suffers in this life. To be human is to suffer. Thankfully we don’t suffer without end, though sometimes it may feel that way. The Bible promises to those who trust Jesus, “After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you” (1 Peter 5:10).
You’ve Been Lied To, It’s Time to Find the Truth
The truth is, you’ve been lied to all your life. But their is one truth that will never let you down. Jesus said, “I am the way the truth and the life.”
9 Ways to Avoid Student Loans
Thinking of life post high school often leads to dreams of college. Here’s 9 tips on how to get out of a student loan debt. Actually, how to avoid it.
Off You Go
As you head off to college, set up a plan to connect with your family and communicate with them regularly.
Adolescent Mental Health
Moving through the turbulent transition from childhood to adulthood can be torture. The pressures and problems experienced can quickly and easily become overwhelming. For many,
Exercising Too Much
Excessive exercise can in fact be a commonplace condition among young women. Women usually don’t intend to become compulsive exercisers, but once they find themselves putting such heightened strain on their body, it’s important to receive help.
Finding Normal in the UnNormal
Experiencing Reality After Loss As you return to school, you’re entering the year with slight apprehension. The world has continued to move forward, but you’ve
Depression No More
How to Overcome Social Media Depression It’s a Friday night and you’re sitting at home scrolling through your social media feeds. Everyone is posting comments
Cleaning House: Part 3
In this article series, we discussed eight practical habits that will help you establish a strong foundation when it’s time to leave home and be on your own. In this portion, we will discuss the final two habits as well as tips on how to implement these practices.
Cleaning House: Part 2
Learning how to do laundry, fix things around the house and host a party all help you to build skills toward independence.
Cleaning House: Part 1
Independence, it’s something you seek, but also brings a sense of fear. You want to learn to be on your own, but still rely heavily on mom and dad. To help you deal with the responsibilities of being independent of your parents, we’re providing eight practical habits that will help you establish a strong foundation to feel comfortable when it’s time to leave home and be on your own. Here are the first three:
Contraception vs. Abstinence
It may seem like the church and Christian teaching is outdated, or out of touch with the rest of the world. The fact is, the world has been following the path of sin, especially sexual sin, since Adam and Eve. Christian’s aren’t out of touch with sex and abstinence, instead, they are in tune with God’s plan and desire for the lives of His people.
Why We Must Wait: Understanding Sex and the Sanctity of Marriage
The word “sex” never fails to catch our attention. As Christians, we recognize that the Bible speaks out against adultery and sexual immorality, but what does that really mean?
Why Summer Camp is Invaluable
Summer camp sounds like something your parents make your little brother do so they can get a break from his hyperactivity and pull him away from the video games. But, summer camp is actually more than just sitting around a campfire singing “Kum ba yah.” Here are 5 benefits to attending a summer camp in your teen years:
Plastic Surgery
The unique features of celebrities prove that people come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes supposed “flaws” make a person more beautiful.
Material Girls
Shoes, clothes, jewelry, cars, phones — the idea that you need tons of stuff is crammed into every direction you look! Consequently, the media promote these ultra-materialistic ideas. Somehow it’s becomes impossible to escape. Our culture is obsessed with obtaining as much stuff as possible, and it’s easy to forget that having everything you desire is NOT normal. The majority of the world lives without the riches presented in the media. So it’s time to acquire a more realistic perspective on a sensible life.
Self Medicating Entertainment
The majority of our society comes home from a long day of school or work and plops themselves on the couch, in front of a TV and computer. Entertainment has become an escape mechanism. But what are we escaping from? Compared to the majority of the world, our life is pretty great.
Mixed Up Media
We’ve become bombarded by so much information that we’re unable to process the content that’s thrown our way. Due to the overwhelming nature of our current media, we don’t take the time to analyze how it impacts us, what we think about the information presented and how we feel about the pending trends.
Express Your Religious Liberties in Public Schools Challenge
It’s important to know that a lot is actually still allowed in schools when it comes to expressing your faith. The Department of Education has helpful guidelines as to what can and cannot be done in schools.
Religious Liberties in Public Schools
Public school academics seem to contradict Christian beliefs. Yet, the U.S. Department of Education has clear guidelines protecting your religious liberties.
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