Teen talk: Thankfulness
Sometimes our “thank yous” become only words. We can become more thankful by practicing thankfulness. Lukas Heckmann Today many of us live in a world of many blessings. God has…
Teen talk: Jesus is in our hearts
Jesus gives us strength and hope when we face difficulties. Emily Ciha What do you think about when you hear the word worry? We as sinful human beings can be…
Teen talk: Do you believe this?
Christ, who lived and died and rose again so that we could be in heaven someday, helps us fight through the pain when a loved one dies. Philip Treptow “Do…
Teen talk: From falling to soaring
Getting closer to her heavenly Father helps a teen through hard times. Elizabeth Hahm Is your life messed up? Mine is. I don’t have a real reason to be stressed.…
Teen talk: My life as a child of divorce
Divorce affects entire families. How can we support and encourage those struggling with the long-lasting effects? I am a product of divorce. As a child, it defined me. My parents…
Who I am in Christ
Overwhelmed by their feelings, Christian teens today are losing track of their identity in Christ. We can help them overcome their feelings with the facts of faith. Layla sat on…
Parent conversations: How can we help today’s overwhelmed teens?
Being a teen has always involved struggle and angst. The difference today is that a teen’s struggles can be broadcast immediately to an entire world of virtual “friends.” Plus, social…
Confessions of faith: Anthony and Tyler
Troubled teens find the gospel in an unexpected place. “Talk Time.” That’s what Anthony and Tyler call it. Tim Mueller, pastor at St. John, Watertown, Wis., gently helps them remember…
Teen talk: You are not alone
When you feel at the bottom with nowhere to go, turn to the Lord. Emmilee S. Hillier Empty. Forgotten. Worthless. Defeated. Hopeless. Alone. I feel all these things when I’m…