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How to Write a Good Letter of Recommendation Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Students will sometimes ask their youth leaders or pastors to write them a letter of recommendation. Doing a general letter doesn't really help your students. Here are some things you can do to w...
How to Write a Great College Admissions Essay Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Writing the college admission essay can be one of the hardest parts of the college application process. You want to make sure your essay stands apart from the others while keeping a little of your...
What to Expect in College Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Graduating from high school may not be the end of your education. Knowing what to expect in college can help you get through the tough first year away from home and move you into higher education.
What to Expect Your Sophomore Year in High School Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Now that you're not a freshman any more, there are all new things to expect in your sophomore year of high school. Here are some things you should know to prepare for 10th grade.
What to Expect Your Senior Year in High School Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Welcome to the end of your high school career. Knowing what to expect your senior year of high school can help you navigate your way through what is the most exciting year. Prepare to feel the bi...
What to Expect Your Freshman Year in High School Created: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Knowing what to expect your freshman year in high school can make your transition from Middle Schooler to High Schooler much easier.
What to Expect Your Junior Year in High School Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Now that you're done being an underclassmen, there are all new things to expect your junior year in high school. In fact, this is one of the busiest year of school with a lot more pressure. Here ...
How Christians Can Use Twitter Created: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012
How can Christians use Twitter? There are so many ways Christians can use Twitter to inspire others and evangelize to a broader community. For Christian teens, Twitter can be a tool to reach othe..
Challenges of Missionary Dating for Christian Teens Created: Saturday, February 10, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
What do you do when you become attracted to a non-Christian? Should you consider missionary dating? What does the Bible say about dating non-believers, and how do you apply that in the world you..
Christian Denominations Views and Positions on Homosexuality Created: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
What position does each Christian denomination take on homosexuallity, same sex relationships, and gay marriage? Find out more about what views your denomination has and discover what others belie..
Prayer for Grief and Loss Created: Sunday, September 11, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
When we lose a loved one, sometimes a prayer can do more to comfort than anything else. Whether you need the prayer for yourself or for a friend , saying a prayer for grief and loss can bring us c..
Prayer to Get Over a Breakup - Break up Prayer Created: Friday, January 28, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
christians, teens, students, youth, adolescents, breakups, tips, healing, counseling, grief, relationships, dating, boyfriend, girlfriend, teenagers, kids, fun, pain, heart, ache, break, up, separa..
A Prayer When Facing Temptation - Temptation Prayer Created: Thursday, November 18, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Here is a simple prayer you can say when you're facing temptation.
A Prayer for Teachers - Teachers Prayer Created: Thursday, September 30, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Teachers are such an important part of any students life. Saying a prayer for your teachers can offer them so many blessings from God.
Gratitude Prayer - Prayer of Gratitude Created: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
One of the things we often forget to do is say a prayer of gratitude when we are blessed by others or by God. Here is a simple prayer of gratitude that can get you started.
Praying for Your Country - Prayer for Your Country Created: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
A prayer for your country may not be something you do every day, but it is something Christians should be doing regularly. Here is a short prayer that you can use when you want to pray for the pla..
A Prayer for the Graduate - Graduate Prayer Created: Saturday, February 20, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Saying a prayer for the graduate is a wonderful gift you can give. Here is a simple prayer for the graduate that can get you started.
Graduation Prayer - A Prayer for Graduation Created: Saturday, February 20, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Need a graduation prayer for yourself as you face the big day and the life that comes after high school? Here is a simple graduation prayer to get you start
A Traveler's Prayer - Prayer for Travelers Created: Saturday, January 23, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
A prayer is an essential part of your travels. Here is a traveler's prayer you can use before you head out on your vacation, mission trip, school field trip, and more.
Prayer for Stress - A Christian Prayer to Relieve Stress Created: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Prayers for those times when you feel really stressed.
Prayers for Suicidal Christian Teens - Prayers - Suicide - Christian Teens Created: Monday, July 14, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Whether you feel suicidal or someone you know is thinking of suicide, here are some prayers to ask God to intervene.
Prayer for Youth Leaders - Christian Teens - Youth Leaders - Prayer - Christian Teens Created: Thursday, February 21, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
A simple prayer you can say for your youth leaders.
Christian Teens Prayer for the Military - Prayer for Troops - Christian Teens - Military Created: Sunday, November 11, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Some Christian teens have a hard time finding the right words to say in prayer for our troops. Here is a suggested prayer you can say for those serving in the military.
Dating Advice for Parents of Christian Teens Created: Thursday, January 11, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
While most parents would love their children to stay little forever, eventually the issue of dating will come up. Even though your teenager is a Christian, it does not necessarily mean he or she c..
Common Dating Rules for Christian Teens Created: Thursday, January 11, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Many parents set rules for their Christian teens about dating. While setting rules is a good idea, it is important for parents to think through the rules that they do set. Parents need to know wh..
Is Kissing a Sin - Kissing Created: Sunday, July 26, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Is kissing a sin? Find out if Christian teens should be kissing their boyfriends or girlfriends or if it's better to abstain from kissing.
Is It a Sin to Be Angry with God - Anger with God - Christian Teens Created: Sunday, March 22, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Sometimes bad things happen. Many Christian teens ask - Is it a sin to be angry with God?
Can I Be a Christian and Still Have Fun - Can Christian Teens Have Fun - Christian Teens - Having Fun - Bible - God - The Word Created: Monday, April 09, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
There is a great misconception that Christians don't have any fun. However, the Bible tells us that God meant for Christians to have fun in a number of ways. Being a believer means great celebrati..
How Did God Get You Over a Breakup - God Get You Over Breakup Created: Sunday, October 31, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
How has God helped you get over a breakup? Share your stories of how God gave you strength and guidance to move on.
Books for Christian Teens to Reflect on Harry Potter and Their Faith Created: Friday, December 22, 2006 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Mission Trips Fundraising Support Letter for Christian Teens Created: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
If your church youth group does not have a sample fundraising support letter for Christian teens seeking financial support to attend a mission trip, then you can use the following sample.
Bible Verses on Friendship Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
There are plenty of bible verses on friendship, and each of them tell us what makes a good friend, how to be a good friend, and best of all - why God is our best friend.

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