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Life throws all different types of situations and circumstances at us. Sometimes the event is what we are struggling with, sometimes it causes something much greater to deal with. Below is a list of real life issues our teenagers are struggling with and links to some information to help inform you on how to work with your child through these issues by using a Biblical and Scriptural basis.
Blended Families Conflict Resolution
Cutting and Self-Injury Depression
Divorce Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Pure Teens: Honoring God, Relationships, and Sex
War has been declared, and every teen needs a plan of action for living pure on this epic battlefield. Teens today are confronted with a culture of online pornography, chat rooms, sexting, and sex on demand. The enemy attacks the young, hoping to wound and leave them destroyed. But there is hope. Pure Teens is a valuable, practical resource for every Christian teen about relationships and sex—and why they are such a big deal to God. Not one to shy away from edgy topics, John candidly shares:
• the groundbreaking science that explains the addictive power of cybersex
• straight talk about masturbation and pornography
• a battle plan for living porn-free, with sexual integrity
• a positive perspective about sacred sex
• the keys to a lifetime of fulfilling intimacy
• how to live boldly while honoring God
Each of the chapters in Pure Teens will help teens figure out God’s roadmap for making decisions about how to honor Him, relationships, and sex. Parents and counselors will also find tested and proven successful steps young people can take to live lives of godly freedom and integrity. “Our teen generation is in an unprecedented sexual battle. Dr. Thorington gives teens biblical truth to help them win this battle.” —Douglas Weiss, Ph.D., Executive Director of Heart to Heart Counseling Center
The Case For Christ
A seasoned journalist chases down the biggest story on record in The Case for Christ. Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, former Chicago Tribune legal editor Lee Strobel cross-examines a dozen experts with tough, point-blank questions in search of credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth was positively the Son of God. This riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure reads like a captivating, fast-paced novel, yet it's anything but fiction! An ideal paperback for skeptics!
One God, One Plan, One Life: A 365 Student Devotional
In One God, One Plan, One Life, bestselling author Max Lucado offers teens an accessible way to connect with their Lord. Daily devotions address such topics as faith and obedience but also offer wisdom on topics that teens battle, such as purity, bullying, alcohol and drug use, and self-image. Each day includes a short devotion and accompanying scripture as well as a take-away application that will inspire and challenge teens to trust in God and His plans for them.
Burn
There are people in real need around us every day. Burn helps young Christians express compassion at school, at home, at work, and anywhere else they go. They learn about the scriptural mandate for radical compassion-and are encouraged to become aware of those who are truly in need: physically, emotionally, or spiritually. The fresh, youth-oriented text features examples of contemporary young people who are living out biblical compassion. Study questions for individuals or small groups are included. Targeted to males and females ages thirteen through twenty-five, Burn is an inspiring guide for those who want to make a real difference in people's lives.