A Short Word To Parents About Kids And Pornography. . . And A Free Download. . .
In a perfect world, God-honoring and loving Dads and Moms will lead their children into a healthy and balanced Biblical understanding of their sexuality that will yield a lifetime of equally God-honoring sexual values, attitudes, and behaviors. Sadly, we don’t…
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Viral Forgiveness. . . The Hug Heard Round The World. . .
You’ve no doubt heard the story of the horrifying circumstances resulting in the death of Botham Jean, a little over a year ago in Dallas, Texas. The 26-year-old accountant was shot to death in his own apartment by off-duty police…
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The Refs Have Left The Field. . . They’re Sick Of The Fans. . .
Perhaps one of the greatest proofs that our world is horribly broken and things are not the way they’re supposed to be stands on the sidelines and sits in the stands at youth sporting events. Parental behavior is out of…
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Taylor Swift. . . And That’s What Sex Is For. . .
Taylor Swift’s latest musical message to the world about sex, sexuality, and gender brought home two big Moon Man awards at the recent MTV Video Music Awards. The pop star’s hit song “You Need To Calm Down”, is at its…
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A Timely Reminder For Youth Workers. . .
Something happens when a youth worker hits a certain age in life. . . at least that’s been my own personal experience. Age gives you an opportunity for a rear-view-mirror look at a road that stretches way back, offering an…
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Weekend Words For Beat-Up Youth Workers. . .
Over the years I’ve learned that it’s a good thing when God brings us to the end of ourselves. I don’t like it when it’s happening. But it’s necessary and refining. It’s also a clear sign that God loves me…
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Youthworkers. . . A Message To Pass On To Parents. . . .
For 30 years now I’ve been answering questions about the whats, whys, and hows of our work here at CPYU. Our passion is for equipping those who love and lead kids to see themselves as cross-cultural missionaries who need to know…
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Kids. . . Let Them Suffer! . . .
This week I started re-reading The Coddling of The American Mind with our CPYU Reading/Discussion Group (consider joining us. . . it’s not too late). The book posits that one of the lies we and our kids have been nurtured into…
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What Parents Need To Know About Today’s Peer Pressure. . .
I recently had a grandmother tell me about an uncomfortable conversation she had with her elementary-aged grandson. Prompted by watching a TV news story on the current teen vaping epidemic, the inquisitive boy had asked grandma whether she had ever…
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Youth Ministry Checkup. . . What Your Teens Need This Year. . .
It was back in 2011 that researcher David Kinnaman told us that “nearly three out of every five young Christians (59%) disconnect permanently or for an extended period of time from church life after age 15” in his book, You…
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A Back-To-School And Everyday Prayer For Our Kids. . . .
One of the great misconceptions about worship is that it’s something that only takes place when a group of people gather for a few minutes or so to sing together. While corporate worship is an important part of the Christian…
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When You Recognize The Mug Shot. . . A Sobering Texting Reminder. . .
“Oh my!” That’s what I said shortly after opening this morning’s paper. I recognized the face in the mugshot and knew the name underneath. The headline says, “Police: Texting Key In Fatality: Charge woman with homicide by vehicle after collision…
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