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Friday Update: Sixteen Days Later
How are we doing after the bike accident?
What's Hot? 01/18/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
More Evidence Pot May Damage the Teen Brain
Smoking just a couple of joints may cause significant increases in the volume of gray matter in teenager's brains, a new study has found.
The Choice to Read
How can we become active readers in the midst of the frantic pace of our lives? It is tempting to view the act of sitting down with a book – much less many books – as ...
Parents Often Unaware of Kids' Suicidal Thoughts
When children are having suicidal thoughts, their parents may often be in the dark, a new study shows.
You're a Pastor, Not a People Pleaser: Learn How to Say 'No'
It’s hard for us people-pleasers to say “no” when going along to get along would cause fewer waves.
3 Truths about Divorce
The Word of God as a whole is about love and grace, about second chances. God is a God of forgiveness, of setting prisoners free. He is a God who redeems all things an...
Teen Birth Control Use Up, But Still Too Many Unwanted Pregnancies
Today's teens are better at using birth control when they first become sexually active, but many unexpected pregnancies still occur, new research finds.
Obedient When Misunderstood
As ambassadors of the sovereign King, we can walk into any and every situation with our heads held high, our voices sure, and our message clear: “I am not ashamed, and...
Researchers Study Adolescent Peer Crowds
Changing demographics, cultural influences and the increasing number of college-bound youth have led to the emergence of new peer groups and perceptions among adolesce...
The State of Apatheism
In the first ever “State of Theology” survey conducted in the UK, adults were asked what they believed about God, Jesus Christ and more. The headline? A third of all s...
That Dumb Thing I Did
God is good, all the time. I am a witness.
Forgetting What Lies Behind
in Christ there is true freedom, and not just a new, different, shinier set of chains
What's Hot? 01/11/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Teens Who Hurt Themselves More Likely to Hurt Others
Teens who harm themselves are three times more likely to commit violent crimes than those who don't, a new study reveals.
The Ruthless ABCs of New Year Leadership
The start of a new year is always a time of reflection and recalibration, particularly in the life of a leader. Every year I put myself through the ABCs.
Lessons from My Bike Accident
There are no accidents for God's children, only incidents.
Link Between Social Media and Depression Stronger in Teen Girls than Boys
A new study discovers an apparent connection between social media use and depressive symptoms in 14-year-olds, and that connection may be much stronger for girls than ...
