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10 Building Blocks for a Happy Family

10 Building Blocks for Helping Your Kids Become Champions in Life

10 Commandments to Help the Absent-Father Syndrome

10 Creative Tips for Reconnecting with Your Spouse

10 Good Ways to Work at Sex

10 Telltale Signs Your Teenager May Be Depressed

10 Things Every Child Can't Not Know

10 Things Guys Wish Women Knew About Men

10 Things You Should Do When Your Teen's in Trouble

10 Tips for Choosing a College That's Right for Your Kids

10 Tips For Raising G-Rated Kids In A X-Rated World

10 Tips for Treating Your Spouse Like Royalty

10 Tips to Help You Get Ready for the Holidays

10 Ways to Correct Behavior Without Crushing Character

10 Ways to Transform Your Marriage

20 Memorable Family Christmas Traditions

20 Rules for Parents of Adolescents

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Cultivating a Thankful Heart

4 Keys to Discovering the 'Good Life'

4 Steps for Preparing for Your Kids’ Adolescence

4 Steps of Delegation

4 Tips for Understanding the Hurts of Adolescence

5 Reasons Why Your Kids Want You to Set Boundaries for Them

5 Things a Father Can Do Today to Reconnect with His Kids

5 Things Divorced Parents Can Do to Reconnect with Their Kids

5 Things to Do When a Loved One is Losing Control

5 Things to Do When Tragedy Strikes

5 Tips for Finding the Right Counselor

5 Tips for Having a Great 'Date Night' with Your Kids

5 Tips for Helping Busy Parents Reprioritize Their Lives

5 Tips for Learning to Appreciate the Simple Things in Life

5 Tips for Loving Your Unlovable Teenager

5 Tips for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

5 Tips for Transforming Your Kids into Spiritual Champions

5 Ways to Have a Fun, Stress-Free Vacation

50 Ways to SuperSize Your Kids

52 Family Devotionals

6 Keys to a Better Marriage Today

6 Principles For Teaching Your Children the Value of Simple Living

6 Steps for Dealing with Your Button Pusher

6 Tips for Finding Purpose in Your Life

6 Tips for Getting Along with Your Former Spouse

6 Tips for Maintaining Accountability

7 Cries of Today's Teens

7 Reasons Why Dinnertime Should Be Family Time

7 Steps for Restoring a Rebellious Child

7 Tips for Building Better Relationships with Your Kids

7 Tips for Helping Your Kids Discover Their Strengths and Weaknesses

8 Points for Drug Proofing Your Kids

8 Ways to Create Space for Each of Your Children

9 Ways to Make Your Daughter Feel Loved

A Father's Love

A Lesson in Values: Teaching Kids About Money, Possessions and Eternity

A Smart Parent's Job Description

A Word to Single Parents

ABC & D of Nurturing Your Kids

ABCs of Ending the Homework Hassle with Your Kids

Adolescent Suicide Questionnaire

Alcohol and Your Teen

Answers to Parents' Questions About Drugs and Alcohol

Answers to Parents' Questions About Homosexuality

Answers to Teens' Questions About Sex & Sexuality

Anticipating Your Obsolescence

Are Drugs at Your Doorstep?

Are You "Flirting" With Disaster?

Are You a Confident Parent?

Are You Too Busy for God?

Attitudes That Lead to Excessive Debt

Back-to-School Tips

Balancing Prayer and Action

Basics of Christianity Discipleship Course

Beth Moore on Parenting

Bibliography on Family Ministry

Blocks to Successful Communication in Marriage

Blueprint for Building A Family Support System

Building Better Communication Through Affirmation

Building Healthy Morals and Values

Building the Support Your Marriage Needs

Building Trust Between You and Your Kids

Burns' Family Rules for Encouraging Good Behavior

Capturing the Moment: Creating Fun Family Traditions

Celebrating Passover

Celebrating Rites of Passage

Celebrating the Gift of Stewardship with Your Kids

Celebrating Your Family Identity

Character Questions to Ask a Potential Date

Chosen Children of Adoption

Classic Comedies for Families

Clothes Minded Parenting

Communicating with Affection, Warmth and Encouragement

Communication Tips for Building Responsible Teenagers

Communication: A Key to Warmth in Your Marriage

Communication: The Key to Better Relationships

Conduct Contract for Strong-Willed Kids

Confession is Good for the Soul - and the Family

Confessions of a Recovering "Helicopter Parent"

Coolest Dad in the Universe

Counseling Referral Checklist

Courage: The Foundational Virtue - No More Jellyfish - Part Four

Creating an Intimate Marriage

Creating Five Star Families

Creative Dating

Creative Worship Ideas

Current Information on Adolescent Media Issues

Current Information on Adolescent Sex & Sexuality

Dangers of Teen Alcohol Abuse

Dealing with Alcoholism

Dealing with Eating Disorders and Diet Pills

Dealing with the Death of a Spouse

Dealing with the Five Most Common Ways Couples Disagree About Money

Devoted Dads

Digital Photos: An Overlooked Danger of Cyberspace

Dinnertime Conversation Starters

Discipline for the Long Haul

Discovering Your Family's Kingdom Assignment Checklist

Discussion Questions to Get Your Family Talking - #1

Discussion Questions to Get Your Family Talking - #2

Discussion Questions to Get Your Family Talking - #3

Do Parents Really Care?

Don't Put Off Till Tomorrow What Needs to be Said Today

Dr. Nick's 7 Pillars of Weight Loss Success

Drifting in Your Marriage or Connected?

Easter Traditions

Encouragement

Equal Access: Students' Rights on Public School Campuses

Event Planning Form

Everybody Isn't Doing It

Everyone Needs a Hero

Experiencing Grace

Faith Building Family Activities for The Polar Express

Family 'To Do' List

Family Christmas Toolkit

Family Devotional Ideas

Family Discussion Starters for The Polar Express

Family Events

Family Ministry Websites

Family Rules & Contracts

Family Stress Test

Family Thanksgiving Toolkit

Family That Plays Together - Stays Together

Family Time

Family

Father's Day Humor

Favorite Christmas Family Traditions

Favorite Christmas Recipes

Finding the Right Daily Devotional for You

First Time Visitor Card

Five Areas of Focus for Leaving a Legacy

Five Keys for Teaching Kids Healthy Sexuality

Five Things You Can Do Today to Internet Protect Your Kids

Five Tips for Becoming a More Confident Parent

Five Tips for Handling MySpace

Food Quiz: How Healthy is Your Kid's Diet?

Forging a Friendship With Christian Schools

Four Easy Family Devotionals - #3

Four Easy Family Devotionals

Four Family Bible Study Activities for The Polar Express

Four More Easy Family Devotionals

Four Tips for Helping Your Daughter Deal with a Mean Girl

From the Mall to the Manger: Returning Faith to the Forefront of Christmas

Garbage In/Garbage Out: The Influence of Media on Your Self-Esteem

General Information on Sexual Abuse

Get Ready for Schooldaze! Dealing with Pressure

Get to Know You Child's Friends

Getting Kids Involved

Getting Your Kids Involved - Community Service Made Fun

Getting Your Priorities Straight

Girls and Online Pornography: Is Your Daughter at Risk?

God is a Family Guy

Going Deeper: Questions for Self-Examination

Good Parenting Begins with Accountability

Growing Lasting Friendships

Growing Respectful Kids by Using Consequences

Guilt: Is it Real or Counterfeit?

H.A.L.T. - 4 Sure Signs You Need a Break

Healing is a Choice

Healing Presence of Small Wonders

Help for a Child Who's Addicted to Video Games

Help for Finding Help

Help for Raising Strong-Willed Children

Helping Adult Survivors of Child Abuse

Helping Others at the Holiday Season

Helping the Friendless Kid

Helping the Single Parent in Your Life

Helping Your Children Love God

Helping Your Kids Become Financially Sound

Helping Your Kids Deal with Death

Helping Your Kids Develop an Attitude of Gratitude

Helping Your Kids Discover Their Spiritual Gifts

Helping Your Kids Feel Safe in a Violent World

Helping Your Kids Find Their “Sweet Spot” from The Cure for the Common Life

Helping Your Kids Make the Most of Graduation

Helping Your Kids Own Their Faith

Helping Your Kids Stay Alcohol-Free

Helping Your Teen Become an Adult

Hidden Riches

High Call of Parenting

Hints for Doing a Better Job Communicating

HomeWord's Compassionate Caregiving Tip Sheet

Hope: Facing Tomorrow with Confidence

Hopeful Moms

How God's Grace Makes Us Better Parents

How Gratitude Brings Hope and Healing to Our Lives

How is Your Child Coping with War?: Detecting Danger Signals

How Self-Care Can Improve Your Marriage

How to Be the Perfect Christian Family

How to Discipline with Consistency (Conduct Contract Included)

How to Express Consistent Boundaries with Your Children

How To Find a Mentor – and Then Become One

How to Get Your Kids Involved but Not Overcommitted

How to Give Your Kids "Landing Gear"

How to Handle Movies with Your Family

How to Handle Television News With Your Family

How to Keep the Internet Safe, Educational and Fun

How To Know If You Are In Love

How to Make Your Home the Place Where Your Kids (& Their Friends) Want to "Hang Out"

How to Pass Your Faith to Your Kids

How to Pick Your Battles Wisely with Your Teenager

How to Protect Your Kids from Cyberbullies

How to Protect Your Kids from CyberPorn

How to Raise a Teenager Without Losing Your Sanity

How to Reduce Your Child's Negative Reaction to Stress

How to Resolve Conflicts with Adult Children

How to Survive the Holidays Without Going Broke

How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs

How To Talk To Your Kids About War and Peace

How to Utilize "Thank Therapy" in Your Everyday Life

How Well Do You Know Me? Quiz

Hows and Whens of Giving Your Child an Allowance

Ideas for Family Fun and Games

Identifying Teachable Moments

Identifying the Warning Signs of Addictive Behavior in Your Kids

Identifying the Warning Signs of Drug Abuse

Information About The Golden Compass

Information on Eating Disorders

Intern Application

Intern Evaluation

Intern Job Description

Internet Usage Contract

Internship Proposal

Introducing HomeWord's Family Circle

Is My Teenager in Trouble or Just in a Mood?

It's not Supposed to be Like This: Virginia Tech

John Wooden's Pyramid of Success

July 2007 Broadcast Schedule

Just For This Morning

Keeping in Touch with Your Kids

Keeping the Spark in Your Marriage Alive

Keeping Up with Today's Youth Culture

Keeping Your Kids Safe by Being Media-Wise

Keeping Your Priorities in Order

Kids and Self-Esteem

Kids in Crisis Parenting Toolkit

Kids In Crisis: Helping to Minimize Risks

Learning the Art of Stealth Communication

Leftover Turkey Fiesta!

Lessons from Brother Jeremiah

Let the Healing Begin: Help & Hope for the Victims of Child Sexual Abuse

Let the Punishment Fit the Crime

Let Your 'Yes' be 'Yes': Keeping Your Word with Your Kids

Letting Go

Letting Your Father Love You

Lighten Up! 5 Tips for Eliminating Stress

Listening: The Language of Love

Lose It For Life

Love or Infatuation?

Loving Your Kids Even When You Think You’ve Failed as a Parent

Loving Your Kids Without Labels or Limits

Making your Home a Putdown Free Zone

Making Your Home Emotionally Stable

Marriage Humor

Mastering the Art of Apologizing

Media Contracts (For Music, TV, Movies, and the Internet)

Mission Experience Ideas

Molding in Love: How to Build Godly Character in Your Kids

Mom's Ultimate Christmas Cookie Recipe

Money, Debt, Stewardship, and Your Family

Mourning Tempest

Narnia Discussion Guides

Narnia Family Night Activities

Narnia Study for Home Fellowship Groups

Natural Disasters: Helping Your Kids Cope with Overwhelming Tragedy

No More Jellyfish - Part One

Occult and Youth: Rise Up Against the Darkness

One-on-One Ministry

Outline of a Weekly Meeting for Couples

Overload Syndrome Exam

Parenting Teenagers: When to Be There and When to Stay Away

Parenting Tips to Help You Get Through the Day

Parenting with A.W.E.

Parents Quirks- True Confessions

Parents' Guide to Adolescent Development

PARTIES

Passing on a Legacy to Your Grandchildren

Peer Pressure Conversation Starter

Personal Goals Worksheet

Planning for a Successful Summer

Please Send Money

Podcasting

Positive Value-Centered Sex Education

Power of D.A.I.L.Y.

Practical Ideas for Spending Time with Your Children

Practical Ideas for Summer Activities

Practical Tips for a ScreamFree Thanksgiving

Prayer and the Devotional Life: A Discipleship Course

Preparing Your Children for Their Future

Preparing Your Kids for a Great Christian Camp Adventure

Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations

Principles for Contact Work with Young People

Pure Love, Pure Desire

Purity Code Pledge Card

Putting an End to Bullying

Raising Culture-Conscious Kids

Raising Kids As a Single Parent

Reaching Out to Kids Who are Victims of Crime

Refocusing to Make Your Spouse Feel Special Again

Rekindling Romance In Your Marriage

Reminders of Why Staying Single Beats Marrying an Unbeliever

Resolving Conflicts with Your Kids

Restoring Broken Family Relationships

Restoring the Joy: Turning from Suicide

Reversing the Damage of Sexual Temptation in Your Marriage

Sample Camping Flow Chart for Youth Leaders

Sample Case Study for Youth Leaders

Sample Event Evaluation Sheet for Youth Leaders

Sample Family Consitution

Sample Inductive Bible Study for Youth Leaders

Sample Teaching Topics for Youth Leaders

Say it with Love: Expressing Your Emotions to Your Kids

ScreamFree Guide to Holiday Meals

Sermon Outline Using Themes from The Polar Express

Sermon Starters and Illustrations from The Polar Express

Seven Tips for a Successful School Year

Sex and Sexuality Parent Resource Kit

Sexual Purity Pledge Card

Sharpening Our Focus for the Battle

Shooting at Northern Illinois University: Jim Burns' Response

Showing Our Love to Our Children

Single Parent Bibliography

Six Essentials for Making Discipline Work in Your Home

Six Things Women Wish Men Knew About Them

Slow to Speak, Quick to Listen: A Guide for Parents

Song About Baseball

Spiritual Sex Ed

Spring Cleaning: Freshen Up Faith & Family

Stewardship Checklist: Where are Your Family's Priorities?

Stressed-Out: The Dangers of Crisis-Mode Living

Student Leadership Commitment Form

Student Ministry Team Application for Youth Leaders

Student Ministry Team Expectations Form

Student Ministry Volunteer Commitment Form

Student Ministry Volunteer Reference Form

Substance Abuse Questionnaire for Adolescents

Substance Abuse Questionnaire for Parents

Surviving Sexual Trauma

Taking a Life Inventory Before Life Gets Out of Control

Taking Your Kids from Selfish to Selfless

Talking to Your Kids About Masturbation

Talking to Your Kids About Sex

Teaching Kids Manners

Teaching Kids to Deal with Consequences

Teaching Your Kids About the Dangers of Underage Drinking

Teaching Your Kids About the Real Value of Money

Teaching Your Kids the Truth About Creation

Teaching Your Kids the Value of True Friendship

Teaching Your Kids to Appreciate God's Word

Team Ministry

Teens and Credit: Handle with Care

Teens and Sexual Purity: Mission Possible!

Thanksgiving Poems

The "Four R's" of Making the Most of Your Family's Christmas

The 'See You At The Pole' Generation: Taking a Stand for God

The “12 Duhs” of Christmas

The 5 Myths of Masculinity

The Dangers of Gossip

The Greatest Invitation: Tips from The Polar Express on Teaching Your Children about Faith

The MTV Generation

The Overbite of Christian Overprotection - No More Jellyfish - Part Two

The Power of a Compliment

The Power of Being There

The Power of Grace-Based Parenting

The Power of O.H.A.N.A.

The Power of Positive Peer Influence

The Real Santa Claus: The Wonderful Story of St. Nicholas

The Road Map to Confident Parenting: Three Parenting Lessons from the Shema

The Tangled Web of Internet Porn

The Thorn Bouquet

The Transforming Power of Forgiveness

The Truth About the 8 Kinds of Lies Women Believe

The Truth About the Lies We Tell Our Kids

The Value of Christian Camping

The Young Jesus: Important Lessons About Adolescence

Those Not-So-Still Small Voices

Three Keys to Help Kids Catch Your Faith

Tips for Becoming a Better Dad

Tips for Coping When Life Seems Unfair

Tips for Dealing with a Child Caught Stealing

Tips for Dealing with Life's Difficulties

Tips for Experiencing God in Your Home

Tips for Financial Freedom in Your Home

Tips for Helping an Overweight Child

Tips for Helping Kids Survive Tragedy

Tips for Helping Ordinary People Develop Spiritual Disciplines

Tips for Helping Your "Blended Family" Blend Better

Tips for How to Discipline When You're Under Pressure

Tips for Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe

Tips for Lightening Your Family's Load

Tips for Parenting Perfectionist Children

Tips for Rediscovering the Lost Arts of Rest and Relaxation

Tips for Resolving Confict in Your Marriage

Tips for Surviving Sexual Abuse

Tips for Teaching Kids How to Make Good Choices

Tips on Helping Your Kids Deal with Divorce

Tips on How to Help Your Kids Say "No" to Peer Pressure

Top 10 Dangers Teens Face

Top 10 Ways to Make Your Teen Want to Hang Out with You

Top 10 Ways You Can Start Communicating Christ to Your Kids

Top 5 Tips for Surviving an All Nighter

Top 7 Things Your Kids Need to Know About Money

Top Ten Signs That You Are Stressed-Out

Trends in Youth Ministry...20 Years Later

Truth-in-Relationships Quiz

Ultimate Discipline Checklist

Understanding Childhood ADD and ADHD

Understanding Spiritual Fruit

Using the Gift of Sexuality as God Intended

Violence on Campus: Helping Your Kids Cope with Tragedy

Want a Strong Family? Eat Dinner Together!

Weekly Update Form for Youth Leaders

Welcome to Holland

What About Tattoos and Body Piercing?

What Can Be Learned From War?

What Does the Bible Say About Sex?

What Every Child Needs to Know About HIV/AIDS

What Happened to Courage and Integrity? - No More Jellyfish - Part Three

What Is God Really Like?

What is Relational Youth Ministry?

What is the Purity Code?

What Kind of Church Should We Be Going To?

What Makes a Marriage Good

What Makes a Mom "Real?"

What Parents Should Know About Online Gaming

What Teens Say They Need

What to Do If Your Child Has an Eating Disorder

What Treasures Are You Chasing?

What Women Want

What You Said - Results of Parental Attitudes Toward Social Networking Websites Survey

What You Said - Should Kids Participate in Halloween Activities?

What You Said - Should Parents Allow Teens to Get Body Piercings or Tattoos?

What You Said - Should Parents Restrict Kids from Attending Youth Group?

What You Said - Should Teens be Allowed to Make Their Own Music Choices?

What You Said - Should Teens be Allowed to Play Poker?

What You Said - Should Teens be Required to Attend Church Services?

What You Said - Teens and Family Holiday Events

What You Said - What Parents Want Their Youth Leaders to Know

What You Said - What Should Parents Do About Teen's Poor Choice of Friends?

What You Said - What Should Parents Share About Their Teen Years?

What You Said - What to do When Child is Shunned by Peers?

What You Said - What to do with a Teen Caught Swearing

What You Said - What Youth Leaders Want Parents to Know

What You Said - When Should Teens be Allowed to Start Dating?

What Your Kids Need to Know About Forgiveness

When I Relax I Feel Guilty

When Pain is All You Have - Why Teenagers Cut Themselves

When Violence Goes to School

When Your Kids Hate Church

When Your Own Words Fail You

Where Adults Can Turn When Their Parents Divorce

Where Does Wisdom Begin?

Where There's Smoke There's Trouble

Where to Find Help When "I Do" Becomes "I Don't"

Why Dating Your Spouse is Good for the Whole Family

Why Drug Abuse Begins with Cigarettes and Alcohol

Why Frustrating Your Kids is Good for Them

Why God Made Moms

Why Integrity of Parents is Important to Kids

Why Say Thanks?

Why Your Faith Matters to Your Kids

Why Your Kids Need You to Act Your Age

Word-Tools for Building Your Child's Character

Working at Family Playtime

Your Spiritual Parenting Questions, God's Answers

Youth Culture Watch - April, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - August, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - December, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - February, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - February, 2008

Youth Culture Watch - January, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - January, 2008

Youth Culture Watch - July, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - June, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - March, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - March, 2008

Youth Culture Watch - May, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - November, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - October, 2007

Youth Culture Watch - September, 2007

Youth Ministry Training Organizations List

Real Life Answers

What can a parent do to steer their child free of gangs?

My daughter is 14 years old and the number one issue in her life is her physical appearance.

Our family is really busy. What can we do to get back that closeness we once felt?

Our daughter is 13 years old and a really good kid. She is a little behind schedule with her physical body and isn’t interested in boys yet.

Please help me with some guidelines about telephone behavior for a 13 year old girl.

My 14 year old daughter is into some of the trendy type of clothes, tight-fitting, and showing midriff.

Can someone be saved after they die or go to hell?

How do you know when you've found "the one" for you?

My husband in an alcoholic. I’ve tried to talk to my husband about getting counseling help but he doesn’t think he has a problem.

I have two children, age 11 and 14 who are totally obnoxious, rude and disobedient.

We are considering putting our two children in a Christian school.

I never saw myself as an angry person until my children became teenagers!

My daughter is an excellent student and my son has potential but doesn’t apply himself.

Our son is not a very motivated student.

My thirteen year old twins are going through a lot of though things because of the break up our marriage.

Our 17 year old daughter periodically through the years has threatened suicide.

I am 15 years old and I have recently found the Lord, but my sister hasn't.

Many of my family members struggle with alcoholism. How do I prevent my young children from following in their footsteps?

My daughter is 18 and a senior in high school. She and her friends are attending their last prom and she has asked me and her mother for permission to stay out all night after the prom.

I believe God may be leading us to start a support group for parents of teens at my church.

How do I help my son with CD selection?

I am a 25 year old step–mother to a 14 year old young woman.

My children have no concept of financial stewardship. Can you help?

My 11 year old son doesn't like to study. What can we do to make him study or get interested in his work?

I really want to talk with my kids about the "birds and the bees". My parents never talked to me and I have no idea what to say.

My two daughters think I am old fashioned, but I don't think they should date before age 16.

Our family does not display a lot of physical affection to each other. Could this hurt my child's self-esteem?

I love my dad, but he is so frusterating. He comes home and watches TV, and meanwhile, my 2 little brothers are in desperate need of a father figure.

As parents, what are some ways we can start teaching our children to be responsible in all areas of life?

What is the best way to get middle schoolers interested in youth group?

My devotion time used to be really intense, but now it has simmered down.

I've been a Christian for a while now, and I love God with all my heart, but I smoke. I've tried to quit, but I always start back up again.

This may seem like a weird question but what do you think about our 13 year old wanting to drink coffee?

I went to a Christian school for 7 years. Now, I'm in the public high school. I hate it!

My 15 year old son is a good student. But since entering high school, he won't do assigned work.

I keep lying! I know that it is a sin, and I want to please God.

I have a friend that has been struggling with bulimia.

I have grown up in a Christian home but stumbled into fornication.

My daughter is 10 years old and I have had her begin testing for ADD.

How can I show my step-mom love?

Is it wrong to not eat on purpose?

My 17 year old is struggling with pornography desires.

My 16 year old daughter seems to feel she has to lie about where she is going.

I have been searching for teachings on faith.

Our 15 year old daughter is dating a guy we do not approve of.

I've been told that non-Christian music is of the devil. I've been very torn on this subject.

I'll be seventeen soon and my mom won't let me date at all.

My friend wants to follow the Lord and she asked me to help her, what should I do?

Are there different weights to sin?

My son has ADHD and I get very frustrated trying to help him with his homework.

I cannot have a civil conversation with my mom.

My boyfriend and I have been dating now for a little over 6 months and we are increasingly finding that physical intimacy is becoming a huge struggle.

Even though I have friends, I'm lonely.

How do you allow God to change you?

In our youth group we have cliques. This year one of my best friends went with the high schoolers and left our little group.

he scriptures that I know of say that we are to discipline our children, sometimes physically. I am confused. What do you think?

How can I repare the damage done by divorce?

How do you keep yourself from being mad at God?

When I read my Bible, I lose interest within minutes. When I pray, I feel alone. How can I get closer to God?

My 9 year old daughter has recently began lying on a regular basis. She has also been caught stealing at her Christian elementary school.

Should you give your child an allowance?

A friend at school is being abused by her father.

My 12 year old daughter is a caring person, but lately she has become very selfish.

My son is going to be 13 soon. For his birthday he wants his ear pierced but I don't agree with this. What can I do?

My daughter and her step-dad do not get along. He is very controlling.

My friend used to be a strong Christian and now he is losing his faith. How do I bring up his faith without making him feel uncomfortable?

I do not know and I am not sure of what my boundaries are with disciplining my children in a way that is pleasing to God and to myself.

I am counseling a young girl who has been sexually abused a number of times since she was five years old.

I have become sexually active with my current boyfriend.

The bible says that all Jews will be saved. When Jesus comes again, what will happen to the Jews who haven't given their life to Him?

My 15 year old son is severly depressed and talks about suicide. Please help me make the Godly decision in helping my son.

How can I glorify God and help me and my girlfriend stay pure?

There's a new girl in my school who is fun, funny and sweet. The problem is, none of my other friends like her.

I am afraid that my 16 year old son has a problem with pornography.

We are having a hard time having the teens be commited to the youth group. I would like to get some advice, resourses something that will help me build up GOD's youth group.

I have been aware of my same sex attractions since the age of 16.

What is the difference between love and infatuation?

I work from 7am to 5 pm and then I do work around the house. How can I find time to spread the works of God, especially among the youth?

Why is it so hard to keep up with the Holy Spirit and remember Him in my day to day life?

My husband and I are in the process of getting a divorce. My teenage children are mad at me because I threw him out of the house.

Why do parents get so upset when you want to go out with an older guy and what is wrong with going out with older guys?

How do you divorce without really messing up a kid?

Why did God put the tree with the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden?

I regularly read my daughter’s diary. I want to talk to her about her feelings but I don’t want her to know I read her diary.

I have been a Christian all my life, but lately I feel like I have been messing up.

I need resources for a 14 year old teen who has been surfing X-rated porn sites.

My children attend a Christian school which places a very strong emphasis on academics.

My husband is a youth pastor. He loves his work. But it feels as if he loves everybody more than me.

My sister's ex-boyfriend abused her in every way you can think of. I have so much anger in my heart because of this.

We have never left our teens alone for more than an hour while I run an errand.

What exactly is anorexia and how will I know if my daughters have a problem?

Last year, I was in the middle of every piece of gossip and every fight my friends had.

My reputation is so bad that my pastor and youth pastor have a hard time believing I actually had a deep spiritual conversion.

My best friend and I used to be so close.

Our family is really struggling and I know it is because my husband and I are fighting and bickering all the time.

Four of my friends were killed in a car accident, and I'm not sure how to deal with it.

Our son has a very difficult time focusing on school. We have never had our son checked for a learning disability.

I've got a good friend who says he's a Christian, but he only acts like one at youth group.

My parents are about to split up and I'm scared.

My best friend and I have been friends for five years.

I’ve been asked to be a sponsor for our high school group at church. Our daughter who is just entering the high school group doesn’t want me to be within 100 yards of her group. Any advice?

My husband and I are really struggling in our marriage. How much should we share about our negative relationship with our children?

I recently saw the movie, The Truman Show, and it really made me think about God.

As a Christian, I realize we're supposed to love others, and I do. My problem is loving myself.

I am seriously thinking of becoming a nun.

I have a problem I'm really ashamed of, but I need some advice. I think I'm becoming a racist.

Every day, it seems like I'm learning to love God more and more. But I still feel very lonely.

I want so much to feel good about my kids, but it's not easy. How can I have a positive attitude about my kids?

Our 16 year old daughter is a great kid but has a very low view of herself.

We feel like our daughter is starting to take advantage of us--staying out late, talking back, ignoring our rules. A friend suggested we try a "tough love" approach.

My son is a good kid, but some of his friends aren't. They are rude and disrespectful, and I really don't like having them in our house.

Our daughter's bad attitude about church is starting to rub off on her little brother and sister.

Our son and his girlfriend are all over each other. They make us uncomfortable, and I know their public affection draws looks from others.

My son idolizes his football coach. Trouble is, I know the man's not a good role model.

Our oldest son is driving now. Can you help us set up some ground rules about using the family car?

What do you think about witchcraft?

We've been going to our church for 23 years, and raised our kids in the church. Now, all of a sudden, our 15 year old daughter says she wants to go to another church where one of her best friends attends.

I go to a very conservative church, where women can't wear makeup or jewelry.

I’m depressed. I feel like nobody loves me, and I always put myself down.

A lot of my friends say God is moving in their lives, and they always talk about how much he speaks to them.

I've been struggling a lot with my self-esteem. I don't want to be a really proud person, but I also need better self-esteem.

I’ve had the same group of Christian friends for a long time. But when I started high school, I felt like I was outgrowing them.

My 5-year old has a problem with hitting, kicking, or pushing other kids.

My mom doesn't let me do anything. I'm 17 years old and still can't got out with my friends without permission.

We found a pornographic magazine under our 12 year old son's bed. What do you think we should do about finding the magazine?

My daughter is a very lovely 15 year old with several friends who have been sexually abused.

My 14 year old son announced that he wants to get his ear pierced and wear an earring.

What advice can you give me and my mom about getting along together?

My teenager came to me last night in tears. She said she doesn’t know how to pray.

How do I get my very smart 16 year old son to develop good study habits?

Our two teenagers tell us on a regular basis that we are not fun anymore. Any suggestions?

How many extra-curricular activities are too many for kids?

Our family has gotten away from eating dinner together. Is it realistic to think we can have a family meal?

My husband has always been a traditional sort of husband and father. He is an authoritarian parent, and prefers being in control in our home.

My husband comes home every night from work and the first thing he does is go to the refrigerator and has a beer or two.

What should come first God or school?

Neither of our children want to go on our church youth group’s retreats or camps.

We are not much of a “touchy/feely” family. My daughter mentioned recently that there is a lack of hugs in our family. Is this okay?

Our two teenagers do not seem to have much interest in the spiritual side of life.

Our children are at an age where they want to bring along a friend on the family vacation.

Are there specific rules, or standards the bible talks about when dating someone?

When do we stop paying for the Christmas gifts our teenager wants to buy for friends and family?

I am really confused about my teen's homework. In elementary school I sat with him as he did his work. Now, I’m trying to let him be on his own, but the progress reports show that he is not doing his work.

We have had a difficult few years with one of my sons. He is a Christian who has struggled with drugs and sexual relationships. Our problem is that he still wants to smoke in our home.

Our children think most of our family devotions are dull. Any ideas?

My daughter is totally absorbed with what she calls “alternative music”.

We have been struggling for over a year with our fourteen year old adopted daughter. Recently she attempted suicide and was hospitalized for two weeks with depression.

My husband and I recently learned our sixteen year old daughter is having sex with her 19 year old boyfriend.

Our daughter is a junior in high school and we are debating the pros and cons of having her enter a Christian College after high school graduation.

My daughter is considering having a sexual relationship with her boyfriend.

My husband and I are lost in the teen culture. How can we as parents keep in touch with the culture?

Our daughter is an exceptional young woman. Our problem is that lately she has been showing extreme displays of anger outbursts and complaining about headaches.

My 12 year old wants me to buy her only the most expensive clothes and I simply can’t afford them.

My husband and children tell me I have a tendency to nag too much and that I sometimes close their spirit with my choice of words.

My 13 year old son is a “screamer”. Lately, whenever he gets frustrated he just starts screaming.

Our 15 year old daughter is very caught up in fashion and appearance. We battle about her appearance nearly everyday.

Our 16 year old daughter is pregnant, and her boyfriend and his family are pressuring her into getting an abortion.

Our son just got his first job. It doesn't pay much, but we'd like him to start tithing.

Our youth group's having problems. We've really lost touch with what God wants us to do.

My daughter went on a short-term missions trip last summer and came back a different person.

I caught my 16-year-old daughter flirting with one of the single adult leaders of her youth group.

Our 16 year old son shows absolutely no interest in girls.

My daughter is a Christian, but she is not interested in Christian music.

We learned last night that our 17-year-old daughter was raped by her boyfriend.

Our son wants to dress any way he likes and do whatever he wants with his hair, but when someone says something about the way he looks, or his teachers make assumptions about his behavior, he gets deeply offended.

Our son is in an advanced science class in school. His teacher is teaching things that directly contradict our family's faith.

Our son is starting high school this year and will be with all kinds of new kids. How can we help him cultivate good friendships?

Our oldest son has had some emotional problems in the last year. We've had to spend a great deal of time and effort on him.

One of our daughter's good friends recently died in a car accident. How can we help her cope?

We recently lost our 15-year-old son in an accident. How can we help our other children, who are 12 and 17, cope with this loss in the midst of our own pain?

I think my daughter may have stolen some clothes recently, either from friends or from stores. Should I confront her with my suspicions? If she has been stealing, what should I do about it?

Our 15 year old son has an explosive temper. How can we help him learn to control his rage?

We adopted our 16 year old daughter when she was five. She had been removed from her home after being sexually abused by her biological father. Now these issues are surfacing again.

We've never allowed our son to watch R-rated movies. But he's 17 now, and thinks that since he can legally watch an R movie, we should loosen up.

Our 15 year old son refuses to participate in family activities.

I recently found evidence that our son's girlfriend spent the night at our home when we were out of town.

My son seems so judgmental. What can I do to get him to stop labeling people?

I have a friend who gets very jealous when I spend time with other people.

When it comes to learning about God, my youth group is starving. I've been praying for everyone in the group, but I need to know what else I can do.

I just became a Christian. I know I'm now born again, but my family is Jewish.

My former best friend has gotten into all kinds of serious trouble in the last year or so. How long should you stand by a friend who just keeps getting deeper and deeper into trouble?

I'm too busy for God! I take AP classes and am involved in many extracurricular activities.

I hate the way I look. I have really bad acne.

I just moved to California from Texas. I pray that God will show me why he's put me here, but he hasn't given me an answer yet.

I'm a student at a very conservative Christian high school, but I don't really fit in there. The problem is, I'm really into the arts.

My mom is a lesbian. I really worry she is going to go to hell. Can you help me understand this?

I've been a Christian for a few years, but I feel like being a Christian is like being in prison. I feel like I have no freedom.

My dad is a pastor, but my brother says he doesn't believe in God anymore.

I was sexually and emotionally abused as a child. What really bothers me is that I've become an abuser.

A few months ago I found out my best friend was stealing.

One of my friends has suddenly decided she hates me.

I was sexually abused as a child and also struggled with anorexia for several years. I know Jesus loves me, and I love him, but I can't stand myself.

I think I might be depressed. I often daydream about jumping off of cliffs and bridges.

There's a girl at my school I have a hard time loving. How can I learn to love this girl?

I'm 16 and have never been to church except to visit. I want to get involved in a fun youth group and start going to church.

I'm starting to realize I'm very selfish. I don't want to be this way anymore. Can you help me?

My dad and I disagree about my favorite TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Ever since my mom died, my dad's been really lonely.

I feel like my life is going nowhere. I want to impact the world for God, but I don't know how.

I've had this problem for a long time: I overeat. How can I give God control over my eating habits?

I've lost my mom's trust because of something I did. How can I get my mom's trust back and get her to start treating me better?

I sometimes hurt myself intentionally. My boyfriend broke up with me because of this. Is there something wrong with me?

I feel like my friends are always talking behind my back.

My mom died a year ago and I'm still having a really hard time with it.

My whole family is Christian, but you'd never know it. We never talk about our faith or do devotions together.

I've been hearing a lot lately about volunteering. I'm really interested in serving other people, but I'm not sure how to get started.

My parents are divorced and my mom remarried a few years ago. But I don't get along with my new family.

It seems like everyone I know is so lonely and confused. What's the best way to help my friends?

My brother is a year younger than I, and we fight all the time. We used to have a great brother/sister relationship, and I'd like to have that again.

I've spent many years hating myself because of my looks. People call me "fat" and "ugly."

I spent a week at a Bible camp this summer and had a blast! But now I'm home and I just don't feel like I can keep my faith strong without my camp friends.

My friend's father has an incurable brain tumor. My friend has always been a strong Christian, but now she's having all kinds of doubts.

My cousin has been bringing a non-Christian friend to our youth group. She's really rude and insulting.

I have a friend who grew up believing in the Bible, but now she says she can't accept some of the things the Bible teaches.

I've been struggling with an eating disorder for awhile. I feel like I've let God down because it's so hard for me to love myself as I am, as the person he made me.

I don't think my dad understands that I really feel God calling me to missions. How can I get my dad to take me seriously?

Last fall, my uncle committed suicide. I've heard that if you commit suicide you won't go to heaven.

One of my best friends died after fighting cancer for a year. Doesn't God care?

Our youth director is young, married, and incredibly good-looking. But he's making a lot of people in our youth group very uncomfortable.

My mom yells at me and makes fun of me. I feel like my only options are to run away or kill myself.

I go to church every week, but I don't get much out of it. How can I get more out of church?

Is it really a sin to cuss?

I'm transferring to a new school and I'm terrified. I'm shy and it's hard for me to make friends.

I'm the only Christian in my family. The problem is, my parents forbid me to talk to them about God.

My English teacher is a great person. I'd really like to help her become a Christian.

I'm a college student sharing an apartment with my younger brother. Our parents kicked him out of the house because he's had problems with drugs and with the law.

I'm 5'6" and weigh only 90 pounds. I know there are overweight people who think I'm lucky, but the truth is people make fun of me all the time.

My friends always talk to me about their problems. How can I get my friends to see that I sometimes need them too?

A hypnotist came to our school for an assembly.

My older sister recently married a guy I don't get along with.

I was sexually, physically and emotionally abused by my father when I was young. I want to know why God let this happen to me?

What is the best way to lead my friends to Christ?

My family's falling apart! My dad lost his job last winter. Since then, my family life has been a mess.

I'm a girl, but I don't really act like one. I was taught God created men and women with certain roles, but I don't feel like I fit into that mold. Is it against God's will for me to be different?

I feel like God and I have a one-way relationship. I don't believe God is there for me.

I don't like the new pastor at my church. But how can I tell my parents I want to change churches without hurting their feelings or making them mad?

Because I'm a Christian, I'm not interested in some of the things my non-Christian friends talk about, like sex and partying and R-rated movies.

I'm 16 years old. When I was 4, my parents told me I was adopted. I'm starting to wonder about my birth parents and my background.

I've heard that being a teenager is like being on an emotional roller coaster. But I feel like my emotions change even faster than that!

A good friend of mine recently started smoking pot. She shows up at school really out of it. She says she wants to try even stronger drugs. I'm scared for her, but I don't know how to help her.

I've been a Christian for a while, but I still have a lot of questions.

I've had a pretty good life. How can I start putting God first and give God credit for my blessings?

I occasionally venture into a pornographic site, and I know it's wrong, but I can't seem to break it.

I go to a Lutheran church, and I was baptized as an infant. But some other Christians keep telling me that I have to be baptized as an adult.

My parents are divorced, and I hardly see my dad.

I constantly compare myself to other people. How can I stop being so competitive?

My son is 6 years old and he is still having bathroom accidents.

We are not perfect parents and have been too laid back about music our children listen to. How strict must we be about it?

When I talk to my friends, I find that many of them don't see any difference between Christianity and cult groups.

What is the best way to handle teens who are being distracting during class?

My husband is a nice man and a somewhat committed Christian. However he is so busy with his work that he is basically not involved with our two children's lives.

We’ve just moved to a new city and as we look for a new church one of our most important issues is a good youth ministry for our teenagers. How can we discern a good program?

My son is 14 years old and lately we often smell smoke on his clothes.

My wife and I both have had a shaky past. Do we tell our children the truth about our past?

All of our teenager’s friends parents work outside the home except me.

What is your opinion of MTV and Madonna?