As a youth, it can sometimes feel as if your parents have a choke hold on your life. As everything you want or do they want to know about and the reason why. Many youths complain that their parents do not respect their privacy. They say their parents do not trust them rather they are judge as guilty. The Reason Why Your Parents Are So Hard On You? Some young people say that their parents’ fear of harm coming to them borders on paranoia. But what you must understand is that much time and emotion have been invested in you. The thought of you growing up and eventually leaving can disturb your parents – even though they know it is inevitable. Some parents thus tend to smother or to overprotect their children. It would be a real mistake, though, for you to overreact in turn. A Read More
We all want to spread the message of God’s love. But there is a right way and a wrong way to go about it, and being too pushy can have a negative impact on the power of your testimony. You want to find a gentle, effective way of witnessing to those around you, especially when those people are your non-Christian friends. There are some things you can do to make sure you are giving our a good image when putting your faith out there. First, live by example. No one trusts a hypocrite, and if you are teaching about one way of life, but turning around and living contrary to that belief, you will show a very negative view of Christianity. You should live your life in Christ, and practice what you preach. When you live according to Jesus’ plan and standards, His light will shine Read More
The bible applies to us all. But there are some scriptures that are more relevant for teens and young adults, and pertain to every day life and struggles unique to your age group. Here are a few of my personal favorites. Faith: “Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.’ Matthew 21:21-22 “Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Romans 3:27-28 Gossip: “May the Read More
Dating is fun, and meant to be. Whether as preparation for more serious relationships later on, or a concentrated effort to meet the person you will spend your life with, it is a major part of teen life. But with dating comes the big ‘T’ word: temptation. No matter how strong your faith, you will still be tempted from time to time. When you meet someone you really like, that temptation can be much stronger. That is why it is so important to set some ground rules based around ways to avoid giving in, before you do something you might regret. Here are a few tips to help you keep pure while on the dating scene: Date another Christian. Having a similar faith, and so the desire to live according to God’s plan, will help minimize the risk of pressure coming Read More
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