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Teenagers: God's Gift to Middle-Aged Parents

This article is about teenagers and the spiritual growth of parents. The author also discusses the decisions and identity of teenagers, as well as authority and obedience in the time of adolescence.

Open Doors (Part 1)

Do you have teenagers? While there are challenges in parenting teenagers, this article explains that these years do provide opportunities to access central issues in your child's heart. The author shows how parents can discuss biblical themes in the midst of their child's insecurities.

Wisdom for Young People

Wisdom is the practical knowledge of God and ourselves that guides us in living for Christ. This article shows that God is the source of wisdom as revealed in the Scriptures, and that wisdom can only be pursued in him.

What's so Different about Young Adolescent?

This article looks at the characteristics of young adolescents, and the Christian guidance of adolescents.

The Loneliness Factor

This article discusses teenagers and loneliness, the characteristics of adolescence, peer pressure and self-worth.

Young Offenders' Act in the Church

In Canada, the so-called Young Offenders' Act protects delinquent youth from serious penalty. Is it possible that there is a kind of spiritual YOA in the church? Do young people believe they can sin without consequences, since many excuse their behaviour on account of their youth?

Open Doors (Part 3)

Open Doors (Part 2)

Five Things Teens Want Their Parents to Know...But May Not Be Telling Them

This article give five things teenagers would like their parents to know, things that may be crucial for parents to know for parenting teens.

The Terrific Teens

Adolescence should not be seen as a problem to solve or a stage to get through. It is a gift to the youth, parents, and the church. Make it a time to grow in wisdom and maturity while enjoying the goodness of the Creator. This is what this article suggests.

Learning from Older People

This article shows that young people can learn right doctrine and living from older people. It shows how this learning can take place.

What Happens When You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?

This article looks at the life of Daniel and his friends as an example to young people on facing a world that is hostile to life. It shows how to live the Christian life in a post-Christian culture.

Five Tools Needed to Reach Today’s Teens

How does one minister to teenagers in a way that is fruitful? This article presents five essential tools for teenage ministry.

Advance! One Key Pursuit for Young Christians

What advice can you give young Christians? Based on the growth of Jesus as recorded in Luke 2:52 this article shows that there is one thing that young Christians should pursue: character.

How We Live as Children and Teenagers

This article shows how children and teenagers can obey God's command to honour their parents in a way that is pleasing to God.

Engaging Our Teens: How Are We to Connect with Our Teens?

Most parents struggle to connect with and understand their teenagers. This article shares some ways to work with teenagers.

Teaching the Truth that Brings Salvation

How can young people be taught to know the Lord? This article shows that such teaching to the youth must depend on God, be based on God’s Word, and make use of the means God provides—home, church, and school.

Danger Ahead!

This article shows dangers facing young people as they transition to being young adults. It gives reasons for such dangers and how to prepare for them.

Does the Church Have a Problem with Its Older Youth?

This article paints a contrasts between the world of youth during the week and on a Sunday at church. It shows how young people struggle to fit in the church, and how the church can take steps to get the young people engaged.

The Teenage Years: Goofiness or Godliness

In the last seventy years, another age group description was added besides 'children' and 'adults'; namely, the description of 'teenagers'. What comes to mind when you hear this word? This article looks at the expectations for this age group from the world and from God. The author concludes that biblically, the teen years should be training ground for godliness, responsibility and leadership.

Strength of Youth

Youth is associated with strength and energy. However, if not used well this strength can be destructive. The author of this article highlights the need for self-control, godliness, and using this strength for the service of God.

A Question of Understanding Why I teach apologetics to teenagers

Teenagers have lot of good questions. This article shows that this is the starting point to teach them apologetics. The goal is to present Christ and the Christian worldview clearly, while acknowledging the limits of apologetics.

Communicating with Parents

This article looks to offer youth a perspective on communicating with parents. It explains that parents have a God-given authority over their children, they also have wisdom, and they are sinners. These are things that teenagers and young people should remember in their communication with their parents.

Asserting Independence

As teenager and young people move towards maturity, God has provided three means for them to help them into their maturity: his Word, Christian adults, and prayer.