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A Reformed understanding of sexuality begins with a belief in a God of love that has created us as sexual beings to relate to one another in love. Using biblical and theological principles, as well as Scripture, this article provides guidance and sup...

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The Adolescent Reality
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Filled with exploration and potential, adolescence is a time of identity formation. Looking at the challenges of young people through brain development, technology, and spiritual development, this article calls readers to accompany young people as th...

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Alcohol Abuse among Teenagers: Hope and Help for Leaders
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The human body is created in GodÆs image. When we fail to care for our bodies or we abuse them, in this case with alcohol, we are rejecting the image of God within us. Alcohol is the most-used drug among teenagers, and leaders should be prepared to d...

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An Overview of Eating Disorders
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The Bible refers to our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, and we have to care for them as such. However, images in the media and social forces can lead to a distorted self-image and eating disorders. This lesson provides an overview of the types ...

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Being Faithful in Our Digital World
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Digital devices and multiple media platforms are ever-present forces in the lives of our youth. Looking at Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome, this lesson plan encourages participants to make good choices as they navigate digital media and live ...

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Being Presbyterian
Faith Questions Youth Curriculum

This six-session study explores the questions: "How Did the Presbyterian Church Get Started?," "Why Are We Called Presbyterians?," "How Is Worship in a Presbyterian Church Different from Other Churches?," "What Do Presbyterians Believe About God?," "...

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Learn to LIVE* in 21 Days (*Listen, Immerse, View It Wider, and Explore)

The Bible
Faith Questions Youth Curriculum

This four-session study explores the questions: "Where Did the Bible Come From?," "Why Do We Need So Many Versions of the Bible?," "Do We Take the Bible Literally?," and "Why Does God in the Old Testament Seem to Be Scary and Cruel, While Jesus in th...

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Bullying: Church as a Safe Place
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Looking at the faith community's role in the prevention of bullying, this lesson plan explores ways that the church may become a safe place. Ways include recognizing the problem as a shared problem, establishing and maintaining a written Safe Place C...

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Bullying: How Faith Communities Can Respond
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Bullying amongst teenagers is not a new problem. The difference today is that technology and social networking create a culture where teens can no longer escape the pressure of bullies. This article helps parents and youth leaders understand the caus...

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Bullying: Speak UP
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Looking at the story of Esther, this lesson plan empowers participants to overcome the Bystander Effect, by standing up for those who are bullied. It also includes ways to recognize bullying and how to diffuse the situation without resulting in harm....

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Bullying: Thou Shalt Not Bully
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Claiming bullying as a justice issue, participants will explore the issue of bullying as something that is unjust and should not be tolerated. This lesson plan also identifies the different ways of bullying and challenges young people to work for God...

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Called
Faith Questions Youth Curriculum

This four-session study explores the questions: "Why Isn't Belief in Jesus Enough When You Are a Christian?," "Do I Have to Be a Pastor to Serve God?," "Is Church the Only Way to Serve God?," and "What Does It Mean to Be Called by God?"Faith Question...

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Causes of Eating Disorders and the Concerns They Raise
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Examine the root causes of eating disordersùbehavioral, biological, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factorsùand explore how outside influences can distort our self-image, damage our self-esteem, and contribute to eating disorders....

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Christ-Centered Listening
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Too often, we are slow to listen and quick to speak. This lack of listening at the expense of our words can cause painful consequences. This lesson challenges participants to explore and practice active listening skills, as well as embrace the act of...

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Christianity and . . .
Faith Questions Youth Curriculum

This four-session study explores the questions: "Do All Paths Lead to the Same God?," "Why Do Christians Believe in One God?," "What Do Other Religions Believe about Jesus?," and "How Should We Treat Non-Christians?"Faith Questions studies are based ...

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