We are stronger when we overcome the difficult problems that influence our daily teenage life. Learn to face all the issues of being a young woman in today’s world with wisdom, knowledge and a sense of community.
You who fear him, trust in the LORD -- he is their help and shield.
- Psalm 115:11
The adolescent years are stressful. Some people navigate these years with poise, many struggle and are unable to cope. Here are five behaviors that can help you learn to bounce back (rather than fold under) the stresses of life.
We view perseverance in scriptures as running and finishing the race. But, perseverance is just as much about pushing through the monotony of life.
udy and Rich are typical parents who have become distant and argue a lot. Their problems lead to a decision to divorce. Not an uncommon scenario in today’s world.
As if the pressures of life as a teenager aren’t enough, try adding the weight of a broken family. The hurt and disruption are too deep to heal from, or are they? Peace isn’t possible, or is it? When fighting rules the household, trusts are broken, and key family relationships dissolve, the very foundation of what home, security, and family stand for is shaken.
Christmas cheer is far from your mind right now, but it feels like it’s being shoved down your throat. Even though you’ve just experienced a major loss, you feel like you’re expected to be joyful. Here are some tips to consider when struggling through the Christmas season.
The voices get louder and louder and you hear the sound of glass breaking. The door to your room is closed and you cover your head with your pillow as you lie on your bed. Fear washes over you as tears begin to flow freely… There is nothing that you did to cause your parents’ drinking.
Everyone has a belief about reality, but not everybody has thought through what theirs is. Do you know what you believe about the nature of reality, or have you blindly accepted what you have been taught? When what we believe matches a set of organized beliefs, it is sometimes called a religion.
I’m Jamie, thirteen year old daughter of Judy and Rich Parker. Peter’s my younger brother. I don’t know what happened that night after Mom stormed out, but something definitely changed. Months later, the difference was obvious.
When we face trials in our lives, we find ourselves searching for a solution to the problem. We try to find an answer that will make things good again so that everything is right in our world. We usually have a few options to choose from when it comes to finding an answer:
You’re excited about the new school year. You have the perfect schedule, but you look closer at the list of teachers and realize you’re in Mr. Hall’s class. Oh no! Everyone talks about how he’s an Atheist.
There’s a shift in society moving away from an ideal life centered around community, family, morals, values, ethics and religious faith. Rather, we’re pursuing an ideal life around self-promotion, personal ambition, pride and individualism.
It’s hard to own up to your mistakes. There’s no need to be ashamed of our mistakes. They’re a natural, and a normal part of life.
It’s easy to complain and focus on your personal view of school, so when you want to expand your mind and learn something more relevant to your life than geometry, consider some differences in education throughout the world.
The transition from little girl into mature woman is one of the greatest journeys of adolescence. Although it may seem scary, being initiated and welcomed into adult society is actually a cause for great celebration!
You know the feeling that you have when there’s no one around, and you start to question if anyone loves you? That’s one of many loneliness symptoms that people experience when suffering from loneliness.
When loneliness consumes you, read through these scripture on loneliness about God is always with us and we are never alone.
Could you be by yourself? Being alone is different than being lonely. Being alone actually has lots of benefits.
The Reality Of Perfectionism You wake up before the sun, so you can look prepared and ready for your day. You head to school and
Abstinence meaning is about mastering self-control, self-discipline & delayed gratification. The word’s about more than just sex.
When you enter into a state of depression during the colder months, you may experience Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms.
Discover your God-given Spiritual gifts and learn to use them for His glory. Check out the latest episode of Everything We Need, a nine-minute devotional podcast, brought to you by Nine Media. Each episode covers topics to help you understand that God provides all the resources and opportunities we need to live our fullest life in Him.
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