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Pierce my heart to make a statement at school

August 1, 2008 · 1 Comment 

Titus 2:7-8 “In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.” I used to love the beginning of the school year—new books (I love to read!), new clothes, new pencils, new backpacks. Basically, I just love fresh starts. We have a wonderful opportunity to teach people about Christ at school, whether we’re in a public high school, a homeschool... [Read the full story]

Friends

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Cliques and Gossip

August 1, 2008 · 1 Comment 

Heading back to school after the summer can be hard. Dealing with new friendships and the stresses that go along with beginning a new school year and our changing routine can make it rough. Two major problems that usually seem to develop around this time with friends are cliques and gossip. These are things that we as Christians need to be careful not to get caught up in. Living Outside the “In” Crowd Although we don’t always intend to, we often have a tendency to divide ourselves into groups. In high school, these... [Read the full story]

Family

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Protective Parent

August 13, 2008 · 1 Comment 

We recently received the following question from a mom, and due to the family content in the question and answer, we decided to post it in our family column this month, in hopes that it will help other moms and daughters struggling with similar issues. I am a mom, dealing with an 18-year-old daughter who has her first boyfriend. He is 23–a scary thing for me. Anyway, my daughter thinks it’s fine to be on the phone at all hours of the early morning. I know this is wrong. She says, “Get over it, Mom; it’s... [Read the full story]

Dating

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Influence

August 1, 2008 · 2 Comments 

School is right around the corner, and a new way of everyday life is approaching! Once again, we’ll be getting up early in the morning for school and going to bed late because of homework and practices. We’ll be fixing our hair and actually paying attention to the clothes we put on in the morning. With the school routine coming back to life, some other things are also changing, such as how many lives we touch in one day and how many people are watching us. Some of us may not realize this, but going back to school places... [Read the full story]

Tough Stuff

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Sexual Harassment

August 23, 2008 · 1 Comment 

It seems inevitable that during high school we will all, at some time or another, witness or experience sexual harassment. Whether it is a catcall, an obscene gesture, or a crude comment, they are all the same thing. Understanding why this happens is not easy, but knowing what to do when it happens to us or someone we know is important. So, what is sexual harassment? How will we know when something is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment consists of any verbal or physical behavior that is sexual in nature. It can include... [Read the full story]

Health and Fitness

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Cafeteria Food: Friend of Foe?

August 25, 2008 · 1 Comment 

While schools are supposed to provide well-balanced meals, the question is whether or not they are actually healthy. I remember having fries with my pizza or burgers, while the soda machines were calling my name. Salads were also provided, but they were usually pitifully small side salads. I remember Ranch, French, and Italian dressings, and I remember dumping a lot on my salad. In today’s schools, you don’t have to do much to stand out at lunchtime—all you have to do is eat a healthy lunch. Even though avoiding the... [Read the full story]

Helping Hands

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Back to School Help

August 3, 2008 · 1 Comment 

It’s time for school to start again. No more time for sleeping in and having all day to procrastinate on projects. We will begin to focus much of our minds on getting supplies, finishing up our summer work, and getting new clothes (which really isn’t bad…). We’ll be overtaken with getting everything ready, eventually starting school, and doing the homework from the early “starting” days of school that our teachers will probably give to us. Let’s not forget, though, that by finding the time to help others,... [Read the full story]

Spiritual Growth

A Girl Like You

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Peer Pressure, Church, and Hair

Q. Dear Rachel, How do you deal with peer pressure? -Bekah, 15 A. There is no easy way to deal with peer pressure. With school starting, you will be constantly exposed to peer... [Read more]


Ask a Guy

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The Right Guy

I’m tired of always dating the wrong guys! What can I do to attract a guy who will actually treat me right, and like me for who I am, instead of for what I look like? - Answer... [Read more]


Media Matters

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Mansion Mystery

Now that school’s in session, some of us may want to watch a fun school-related movie to help us get excited about the new school year. A great school movie that I’ve... [Read more]


Expressions Unlimited

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Express Yourself

You can be involved in our magazine! Check out this column to learn what input we’d love to receive from you! To submit information or articles, contact us and let us know... [Read more]