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Adolescent Suicide Questionnaire
Affirming Doubt
Alcohol and Your Teen
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Anticipating Your Obsolescence
Are Drugs at Your Doorstep?
Are You "Flirting" With Disaster?
Are You a Confident Parent?
Are You Too Busy for God?
Back to School Night...Everyday!
Back-to-School Reminder: Teens Need Their Sleep
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Balancing Prayer and Action
Basics of Christianity - Discipleship Study Guide
Benefits of Teen Drinking Do Not Outweigh the Dangers
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Blocks to Successful Communication in Marriage
Blueprint for Building A Family Support System
Both the Marriage and the Kids
Boundaries With Teenagers
Breaking the Cycle of Teen Drug Abuse
Building Better Communication Through Affirmation
Building Healthy Morals and Values
Building the Support Your Marriage Needs
Building Trust Between You and Your Kids
Capturing the Moment: Creating Fun Family Traditions
Caught in the Middle: The Loyalty Tug-of War
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Chosen Children of Adoption
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Christmas is for Love
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Clothes Minded Parenting
Communicating with Affection, Warmth and Encouragement
Communication: The Key to Better Relationships
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Conduct Contract for Strong-Willed Kids
Confession is Good for the Soul - and the Family
Confessions of a Recovering "Helicopter Parent"
Confronting Your Teen's Mistakes
Coolest Dad in the Universe
Counseling Referral Checklist
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Creating Five Star Families
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Damage Control for Teens of Divorce
Dangers of Teen Alcohol Abuse
Dealing with Alcoholism
Dealing with Eating Disorders and Diet Pills
Dealing With Teen Anger
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
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 Adopted Kids Have More Problems?
Do Parents Really Care?
Don't Be Blindsided by the Teen Years
Don't Ever Quit, Even If Your Teen Hates You
Don't Put Off Till Tomorrow What Needs to be Said Today
Donate to Compassion International for Relief Efforts in Haiti
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
Family Devotional Ideas
Family Events
Family Grinch Night
Family Ideas for the Holiday Season
Family Ministry Websites
Family Rules & Contracts
Family That Plays Together - Stays Together
Father's Day Humor
Feelings...Someone More Than Feelings
Finding Campus Community
Finding the Right Daily Devotional for You
Fingertip Porn
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
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Five Tips for Bringing Out the Best in Your Kids
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 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 in the Gap Year
God is a Family Guy
Going Deeper: Questions for Self-Examination
Good Fathers Begins with Accountability
Growing Lasting Friendships
Growing Respectful Kids by Using Consequences
Guiding Teens on Life's Highway
Guilt: Is it Real or Counterfeit?
H.A.L.T. - 4 Sure Signs You Need a Break
Handling Social Media With Your Kids
Handling Teen Misbehavior
Healing is a Choice
Healthy Families Laugh
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 Make the Most of Graduation
Helping Your Kids Own Their Faith
Helping Your Kids Stay Alcohol-Free
Helping Your Teen Become an Adult
Hey Me!
Hidden Riches
High Call of Parenting
Hints for Doing a Better Job Communicating
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Hope for Parenting the "Me" Generation
Hope: Facing Tomorrow with Confidence
Hopeful Moms
How Gratitude Brings Hope and Healing to Our Lives
How Self-Care Can Improve Your Marriage
How to Be the Perfect Christian Family
How to Build a Healthy Relationship With Your Stepchild
How to Cook a Stepfamily
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 Television News With Your Family
How To Know If You Are In Love
How to Make Your Holiday Meals ScreamFree
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How to Pass Your Faith to Your Kids
How to Pick Your Battles Wisely with Your Teenager
How to Protect Your Kids from Cyberbullies
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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 Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
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
Identity, world and Word
Information on Eating Disorders
Inside Your Teen's Brain
Internet Usage Contract
Is My Teenager in Trouble or Just in a Mood?
Is Remarriage A Step in the Right Direction?
Just for this day
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 Homework: Stay Out of It!
Kids and Self-Esteem
Kids In Crisis: Helping to Minimize Risks
Learning the Art of Stealth Communication
Lessons from Brother Jeremiah
Let the Punishment Fit the Crime
Let Your 'Yes' be 'Yes': Keeping Your Word with Your Kids
Letting Go of Your Teenagers
Letting Go
Letting Your Father Love You
Life After High School: The First Year
Life at the Party
Lighten Up! 5 Tips for Eliminating Stress
Listening: The Language of Love
Living and Teaching Right From Wrong
Lose It For Life
Love or Infatuation?
Loving the Unloving: What to do When Your Spouse Doesn't Seem to Care
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
Mastering the Art of Apologizing
Media Contracts (For Music, TV, Movies, and the Internet)
Mentoring Your Kids
Mission Experience Ideas
Modesty Makes a Comeback
Money, Debt, Stewardship, and Your Family
Mourning Tempest
Natural Disasters: Helping Your Kids Cope with Overwhelming Tragedy
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No More Jellyfish - Part 11 - Spotting and Repelling Adult Predators
No More Jellyfish - Part 12 - Protection From Sexual Abuse
No More Jellyfish - Part 13 - The Dangers of a "Nice" Christian Upbringing
No More Jellyfish - Part 14 - Worm Theology
No More Jellyfish - Part 15 - Christian Self Defense
No More Jellyfish - Part 16 - Showing Our Kids the Whole Spectrum of Virtue
No More Jellyfish - Part 17 - Truth About Bullies and Victims
No More Jellyfish - Part 18 - Bullying Defined
No More Jellyfish - Part 19 - Uncomfortable Truth About Victims
No More Jellyfish - Part 20 - Our Choice: Be Part of the Agony, or Part of the Answer
No More Jellyfish - Part 21 - Courage Is Not Optional
No More Jellyfish - Part 22 - Turn Your Cheek?
No More Jellyfish - Part 23 - Where, Parents, Shall Courage Be Found?
No More Jellyfish - Part 24 - My Courage Matters
No More Jellyfish - Part 25 - Traits of the Courageous
No More Jellyfish - Part 26 - Traits of the Courageous, Part II
No More Jellyfish - Part 27 - Morally Strong Parenting
No More Jellyfish - Part 28 - The Protectors: Letting Faith Get in the Way
No More Jellyfish - Part Eight - Helicopter Moms, Momma Bears, and Grizzly Moms
No More Jellyfish - Part Five - The Story of Max
No More Jellyfish - Part Four - Courage: The Foundational Virtue
No More Jellyfish - Part Nine - The Line Between Protection and Overprotection
No More Jellyfish - Part One
No More Jellyfish - Part Seven- Bullied Victims and Overprotection
No More Jellyfish - Part Six - Over-parenting and Social Disaster
No More Jellyfish - Part Ten - When Fear Drives Lives
No More Jellyfish - Part Three - What Happened to Courage and Integrity?
No More Jellyfish - Part Two - The Overbite of Christian Overprotection
Occult and Youth: Rise Up Against the Darkness
One-on-One Ministry
Online Predators: Separating Fact and Fiction
Outline of a Weekly Meeting for Couples
Overload Syndrome Exam
Paralyzed Parenting & Stepfamilies: When You Don’t Follow Through
Parenting Super Hero or Not?
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' Guide to Adolescent Development
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Passing on a Legacy to Your Grandchildren
Pearls of Wisdom
Peer Pressure Conversation Starter
Personal Goals Worksheet
Planning for a Successful Summer
Please Send Money
Positive Value-Centered Sex Education
Possibly the Greatest Teen Parenting Mistake
Power of D.A.I.L.Y.
Practical Ideas for Spending Time with Your Children
Practical Ideas for Summer Activities
Prayer and the Devotional Life: A Discipleship Course
Prepare for College: Read the Bible
Preparing Your Children for Their Future
Preparing Your Kids for a Great Christian Camp Adventure
Preparing Yourself for Relational Youth Ministry
Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations
Principles for Contact Work with Young People
Pull Out All the Stops
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
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Rekindling Romance In Your Marriage
Reminders of Why Staying Single Beats Marrying an Unbeliever
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
Seven Tips for a Successful School Year
Sexting: A Parent's Guide to Keeping Your Kids Safe
Sexual Abuse: What You Need to Know and How to Help
Sharpening Our Focus for the Battle
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
Sleepovers: Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast?
Slow to Speak, Quick to Listen: A Guide for Parents
Song About Baseball
Sorry, No Guarantees in Parenting Teens
Spring Cleaning: Freshen Up Faith & Family
Start Following Jim Burns on Twitter
Statistics on Internet Pornography
Stepfamilies: Combining Holiday and Family Traditions
Stewardship Checklist: Where are Your Family's Priorities?
Stressed-Out: The Dangers of Crisis-Mode Living
Student Leadership Commitment Form
Substance Abuse Questionnaire for Adolescents
Substance Abuse Questionnaire for Parents
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 About God, Authority and Values
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
Teenagers Seeking Purpose
Teens and Credit: Handle with Care
Teens Need More Sleep
Teens Obsessed With Video Games
Thanksgiving Poems
Thanksgiving Quiz
The "Four R's" of Making the Most of Your Family's Christmas
The “12 Duhs” of Christmas
The 5 Myths of Masculinity
The Age of Sideline Rage
The Answers Adopted Kids Seek in the Teen Years
The Dangers of Gossip
The Effective Stepfather: A Checklist to Live By
The Key to No-Regrets Parenting: Living Intentionally
The Parenting Thrill Ride
The Perfect Gift
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 Pressure's On
The Purity Code Youth Group Curriculum
The Real Santa Claus: The Wonderful Story of St. Nicholas
The Rising Tide of Teen Dishonesty
The Road Map to Confident Parenting: Three Parenting Lessons from the Shema
The Stages of Pornography: Why Porn Might Bring Down This Culture
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
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Tips for Dealing with Life's Difficulties
Tips for Experiencing God 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 Refreshing Spiritual Intimacy in Your Marriage
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
To Tell the Truth
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
Truth-in-Relationships Quiz
Turf Worship
Turkey Trivia Quiz
Two Babes in a Manger
Understanding Childhood ADD and ADHD
Understanding Spiritual Fruit
Undoing Parenting Mistakes
VIDEO - A Child's Spiritual Life Depends Entirely on the Parents
VIDEO - Affirm Your Children Abundantly
VIDEO - Alcoholism Within the Family Model
VIDEO - Are You Only Giving Your Spouse Emotional Scraps?
VIDEO - Augment Your Marriage With A Joint Devotion
VIDEO - Barriers To Conflict Resolution
VIDEO - Be Intentional In Your Sex Life
VIDEO - Be Your Child's Sex Educator
VIDEO - Bless Your Kids With Physical Affection
VIDEO - Blocks to a Healthy Self Image in Kids
VIDEO - Blocks to Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
VIDEO - Bring Some A.W.E. Into Your Marriage
VIDEO - Busy Lives Cause Emotional Imbalances
VIDEO - Changing the Climate Of Your Communication in Marriage
VIDEO - Character Traits Kids Need: Competence
VIDEO - Character Traits Kids Need: Connectedness
VIDEO - Character Traits Kids Need: Live in Reality
VIDEO - Character Traits Kids Need: Morality
VIDEO - Character Traits Kids Need: Responsibility
VIDEO - Character Traits Kids Need: Worship
VIDEO - Children Are Closest to the Heart of God
VIDEO - Communicate Love
VIDEO - Confident Parenting: The Lesson of AWE - Affection
VIDEO - Confident Parenting: The Lesson of AWE - Encouragement
VIDEO - Confident Parenting: The Lesson of AWE - Warmth
VIDEO - Confident Parenting: The Lesson of Discipline and Grace
VIDEO - Confident Parenting: The Lesson of the Blessing
VIDEO - Confident Parenting: The Lesson of the Sabbath
VIDEO - Confident Parenting: The Lesson of the Shema
VIDEO - Create a Culture of Spiritual Growth in Your Family
VIDEO - Create a Family Constitution
VIDEO - Create a Strong Family Spiritual Life
VIDEO - Creative Dating and Courtship in Marriage
VIDEO - Crisis Mode Living Obscures Our Priorities
VIDEO - DAILY Attitude Adjustments: Control the "If Only"s
VIDEO - DAILY Attitude Adjustments: Practice the Golden Rule
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VIDEO - DAILY Attitude Adjustments: Stop Complaining
VIDEO - Demonstrate How To Apologize To Your Kids
VIDEO - Develop a Plan for Family Spiritual Growth
VIDEO - Diagnose Crisis Mode Living in Your Own Life
VIDEO - Discipline: Be Calm
VIDEO - Discipline: Choose Your Battles Wisely
VIDEO - Discipline: Consistency is Key
VIDEO - Discipline: Don't Be Afraid to Admit Your Mistakes
VIDEO - Discipline: Don't Try to be Your Child's Best Friend
VIDEO - Discipline: Express Expectations Clearly
VIDEO - Discipline: Get on the Same Page with Your Spouse
VIDEO - Discipline: Identify Choices and Consequences
VIDEO - Discipline: Make Sure Consequences Fit the Crime
VIDEO - Discipline: Nagging and Yelling Doesn't Work
VIDEO - Discipline: Phrases Parents Can Use
VIDEO - Discipline: Rules Without Relationship Equals Rebellion
VIDEO - Discipline: Understand the Stages of Parenting
VIDEO - Do Parents Understand What Their Kids Are Doing Online?
VIDEO - Don't Judge
VIDEO - Eliminate Crisis Mode Living in Families
VIDEO - Encourage Your Spouse
VIDEO - Energize Your Kids' Spiritual Lives
VIDEO - Family is the Key to Faith
VIDEO - Find Another Couple To Mentor You
VIDEO - Four Issues for Proper Self Image in Kids
VIDEO - Gateway Drugs and Alcohol
VIDEO - Give Affection to Your Spouse
VIDEO - Give Encouragement to Your Spouse
VIDEO - Give Warmth to Your Spouse
VIDEO - God Has Called Parents to Lead Their Children
VIDEO - Have Family Devotions
VIDEO - Healthy Families Model Integrity
VIDEO - Healthy Mentors Have Healthy Spiritual Relationships
VIDEO - Healthy Questions To Ask During Times Of Conflict
VIDEO - Healthy Sexuality in Marriage - The Role of Self-Care
VIDEO - Helping Your Kids Set Sexual Standards
VIDEO - How Common Is Online Bullying?
VIDEO - How Kids View God Affects Them
VIDEO - How Kids View Themselves Affect Them
VIDEO - How to Help Your Kids Navigate Today's Media
VIDEO - Improving Relationships: Life's Too Short To...
VIDEO - Improving Relationships: Make Thankfulness a Habit
VIDEO - Improving Your Relationships: Attitude and Thankfulness
VIDEO - Improving Your Relationships: Bring Christ Into Your Relationships
VIDEO - Improving Your Relationships: Give Plenty of A.W.E.
VIDEO - In Marriage, Happiness is a Choice
VIDEO - Internet Boundary Suggestions
VIDEO - Jim Burns Addresses Cellular "Purity"
VIDEO - Kids and Texting
VIDEO - Kids and Video Gaming
VIDEO - Kids Find Community Online
VIDEO - Kids Want Parents to Simply Be There
VIDEO - Learning to Forgive
VIDEO - Live Like You Are Forgiven
VIDEO - Low Self-Image Cycles
VIDEO - Mentoring Begins with the Mentor
VIDEO - Model a Devotional Life for Your Kids
VIDEO - Model Peer Accountability for Your Kids
VIDEO - More Barriers To Conflict Resolution
VIDEO - More Practical Ways To Connect With Your Spouse
VIDEO - No Matter What
VIDEO - Non Parenting Areas that Directly Affect Parenting
VIDEO - Our Priorities Should Be Like Jesus'
VIDEO - Parent With Affirmation
VIDEO - Parenting in the Internet Era
VIDEO - Parents Be Focused on Your Children
VIDEO - Parents Must Focus on the Future
VIDEO - Parents, Tend the Fire In Your Own Soul
VIDEO - Parents, There is Hope
VIDEO - Persevering in Parenthood: Stay Focused by Choosing What NOT to Do
VIDEO - Persevering in Parenting: Develop the Courage to Change
VIDEO - Persevering in Parenting: Have an Eternal Perspective
VIDEO - Persevering in Parenting: Stay Focused!
VIDEO - Persevering in Parenting: Staying Focused Means Choosing Either the Pain of Discipline or Regret
VIDEO - Place Spiritual Deposits In Your Kids
VIDEO - Practical Steps to Improve Your Kids' Self Image
VIDEO - Practical Ways To Connect With Your Spouse
VIDEO - Proactive Parents Have a Plan
VIDEO - Pros and Cons of Social Networking
VIDEO - Protecting Your Kids From Online Sexual Predators
VIDEO - Provide Grace to Your Kids
VIDEO - Purity Code: Friends and Dating
VIDEO - Purity Code: Help Your Kids Learn a Healthy Theology of Sexuality
VIDEO - Purity Code: Is Sex Safe?
VIDEO - Purity Code: Renewing the Mind
VIDEO - Purity Code: Talking to Kids About Their Changing Bodies
VIDEO - Purity Code: Talking to Your Kids About Sensitive Sexual Issues
VIDEO - Purity Code: Teaching Kids About "Radical Respect"
VIDEO - Purity Code: The Progression of Pornography Addiction
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: Dealing With Gender Confusion
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: Dealing with Kids Who Lie to Avoid Consequences
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: How Can I Help My Child be Less Self-Centered?
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: How Can I Help My Kids Grow in Faith?
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: How Do I Handle Teen Defiance?
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: How Do I Help My Kids Deal with Separation and Potential Divorce?
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: How Do I Respond When My Teen Doesn't Want to Spend Time With Me?
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: How Do We Help Kids Deal With Tensions in Our Marriage?
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: How to be a Confident Parent When One Spouse Isn't a Believer
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: Is it Possible to Have a Successful Blended Family?
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: Should Teens Have Computers in Their Bedrooms?
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: What Can I Do About Sibling Rivalry?
VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: What Can Parents Do to End the Homework Hassle at Home?
VIDEO - Q&A: At What Age Should Parents Allow Their Kids to Date?
VIDEO - Q&A: Convincing Mom About the Importance of Family Faith
VIDEO - Q&A: Getting Your Spouse More Involved in Your Kids' Lives
VIDEO - Q&A: How Can I Communicate Better With My Teen?
VIDEO - Q&A: How Can I Demonstrate A.W.E. When My Kids Annoy Me?
VIDEO - Q&A: How Can I Get My Child More Involved?
VIDEO - Q&A: How Can I Help My Kids Grow Spiritually?
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When Life Hurts: Understanding Children and Loss
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Why Dating Your Spouse is Good for the Whole Family
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Why God Made Moms
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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 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?
My marriage is in trouble but we don’t want a divorce.
A friend of mine has come out of the closet about being a homosexual. I don't know how to approach him in a kind, loving manner and tell him what the Bible says about homosexuality.
I try hard to love my dad, but he's obese, and I find myself getting angry at him for letting himself get like this.
My daughter feels that she doesn't measure up to God's standards.
I have been trying to get my 15 year old daughter to attend the youth group at church.
What it the best way to handle a preteen with a bad attitude?
Can you tell me where I can read from the Bible about the 33 Promises?
I am a male Christian but sometimes I just want to look at guys!
Where is hell and is there a place inbetween?
We use to have a youth minister but he burned himself out. Now we have a lot of youth volunteers who need help.
How can I become more disciplined as a Christian?
My little girl is 5. She battles fear. Bedtime is a nightmare at our house.
My 14 year old daughter has difficulty telling the truth about anything. No amount of disipline seems to help.
If a girl gets raped and gets pregnant from the rape is it bad for the girl to get an abortion?
Why do we celebrate Christmas in December? Where in the Bible does it tell us that Jesus was born in December?
My friend is always worrying about her weight and she plays 3 sports at one time. I asked her why she played so many at one time and she said so she didn't have a chance to eat!
I have two 13 year old twins going through a lot of tough things because of a break up of our marriage. How can I help them?
My daughters are in need of monthly publications that will offer them Christian values and "real life" stories.
I go to a church that I get something out of but my teenage son doesn't.
How do I help my girls (18 and 20) move away from home into a safe environment?
My 14 year-old has told me she plans on "making out" with her boyfriend.
How do I help my childern to act out the things they confess to believe while they are not in church or with their church friends?
How do I show a rebellious 15 year old that has lived with his daddy for 6 years to respect and obey his new step-father?
My 19 year old son is going to court for 2 charges of driving under influence of drugs.
My daughter is 16 and is acting like the world is against her.
My 12 year old step son is having difficulty in 7th grade and has been removed from a charter school due to behavior.
Our youth leadership is trying to find a good discipleship training curriculum/bible study that will challange our youth, have weekly homework & accountability.
What are some suggestions do you have for creating a youth worker application and handbook?
How can I adapt family-based ministry for youth from non-churched families?
I need to know what is stewardship and what does it have to do with God?
Just looking for a good idea on how to draw unchurched kids to youth group.
Where is there a good place on the internet where I could get good youth dating stats?
I need suggestions on how to maintain discipline in our group of junior and senior high youth.
At the National Youth Workers Convention in Ohio back in '99 Jim Burns talked about youth ministers starting a support group for parents of teens at their churches.
What is the best way to teach young teens about sexuality?
Could you give me some information on developing the issue of self-esteem for my youth department?
What does the Bible tell us about consuming alcohol? Is a life without alcohol more holy than with?
I have just been asked to sponsor a youth (16 year old male) for confirmation at our church.
Is there a good resource out there for youth and how to recover from loss of someone close?
I've been having a hard time understanding why youth group kids think that its ok to look so much like the world.
I am a youth worker and I have a group of boys ages 13-17 and one of them is using drugs.
I am writing a paper on the biblical basis for youth ministry and I was wondering if you would be able to give me any specific verses that support it.
I am on the youth committee at our church and we are putting together policies and guildelines for our leaders (mainly college students who volunteer along with a full time youth pastor). Are there materials to guide us?
I have to do a talk about dating with the older part of the youth group.
How do I witness to people through sports ministry?
Where do I find the Spiritual Gifts Discovery Inventory Mentioned in an article by Jim Burns?
Our by laws state that youth pastors should be married.
About six months ago, "John" came to Sunday Bible class. He is 21 with a maturity level of 5th grade.
There is a 16 year old in my youth group who has been using marijuana for about 8 months. How can I encourage his parents?
I need any advice I can get on how to bring in new students and keep them.
I'm trying to get some statistics on fathers in the home.
I want to know how do you get your youth interested in what you want to teach?
I need a seminary that offers a Master's in Christian Education with a concentration in Youth Ministry. The trick is that I need the classes online, as to stay in the ministry. Any ideas?
If God knows everything and knows what choices we are going to make than is it really true that we have free will?
I had a teen in my youth group who I found was using drugs.
God has called me into youth ministry at my church. The problem is, I am having a hard time reaching the students.
I am a peer counselor at a local pregnancy center. We have just recently began an abstinence support group to reach out to schools and churches. Do you have suggetions of books or online resources we would be able to use?
I discovered that some of my youth were playing with Tarot Cards.
How could I counsel a 17 year old in the youth group who says he has no desire at all to be a Christian?
Why is it that so many people in youth ministry have such a difficult time limiting their time at work to their job description?
Do you know of any good resources on how to get kids connected to the ministry?
Do you know where I can get some material on students who cut themselves?
Is masturbation a sin?
How can I help someone stop the cycle of sexual abuse?
I have a very low self esteem and I tend to compare myself with other people around me.
How do I answer a person who says that all faiths are equal?
I'm looking for materials that you might have available on talking to teens about homosexuality.
Do you offer, or know of a site that offers interactive bible studies you can print to use with your teen group?
I have a real problem with one of the youth's parents.
Should we discourage the middle schoolers who are so into the Harry Potter Novels from reading so many of them?
I started masturbating a couple of years back.
Is there a good college-level Bible study out there?
My pastor's children are reading some of the Harry Potter books and I feel they are not a good thing to have your children involved in.
My husband wants to kick out the 18 year old and he wants to put our 17 year old in a boys' home.
How can I help my 13 year old get over her anxiety about school?
I am looking for a website that gives biblical critque of movies that are currently in the theater. Can you help me?
I am a single parent for the second time. My second ex-husband left 1 year ago, because he decided he did not want to live a Christian life anymore. This is basically the only father my daughter has known.
I am a youth pastor, and I am trying to resource my parents in my youth program with good websites that will help them in parenting.
I am looking for ways to build up our youth groups in our small town.
My 14 year old step-son doesn't seem to get the concept of homework and school come before games, televison, etc. I am at a crossroads with him. My question is, should we be proactive or reactive?
How can I stay in line with the Lord and not go back to my old ways?
I have a 17 year old daughter who just graduated high school. She has been suffering from depression for the past 2 years.
From the beginning we noticed our foster son had some issues with sex as he seemed to constantly be staring at me a bit inappropriately.
My question is really about lack of sleep. My son is 7 1/2 years old. He gets about 9 hours of sleep each night, but he seems very tired in the mornings when I get him up.
I have a friend who loves the Lord but her daughter and boyfriend are caught up in the world.
I have found marijuana on two occassions in my son's bedroom.
I need a new way to pray for several youth in our church.
I am a personal trainer in a gym and there is a lady that I believe has an eating disorder. I do not know her but would like some information on how to approach the situation or what I can do as an outsider.
Does your organization have any information about food and anger?
I am a deacon of a church that is currently going through changes, mainly in the youth department. My daughter discussed with me her desire to attend another youth group in the area that we all love. Although I am the deacon, is this ok?
How can I best help my 15 year old daughter through the divorce of her parents?
I am a youth pastor, and I am trying to resource my parents in my youth program with good websites that will help them in parenting.
I am interested in information on courtship.
I would like to be informed of some resources dealing with how to improve a teenage girl's self-esteem.
My daughter was excluded from her youth group.
I'm uncertain that our teenagers are helping out enough around the house.
I've recently been approached by a young girl, 13 years old, telling me that she's been involved in Satanic practices with a couple girls at school.
Just this week, I found out that my 15 year old daughter has been using drugs.
My 13 yr old boy is interested in talking to girls on the phone.
My 15 year old son has been using marijuana.
My 17 year old daughter listens to Marilyn Manson type music and dresses in the Gothic attire.
I want to know the words to the music before I let my kids memorize it. Is there a website I can go to listen to the words or read them?
My 9 year old daughter is being held back in the third grade. I know she will be devastated. How can I support her?
My 6 year old daughter is bullied at school.
My daugther has a negative attitude! It just never stops.
My eleven year old grandaughter has not been doing her homework. She has always been a pretty good child but this behavior really has me concerned.
My newly 10 year old daughter is displaying anger and rudeness every morning and evening
I need some resources for a paper I am doing on the ethics and morals that are being passed down to teenagers of divorced parents.
Our 17 year old son seems to think he shouldn't have to be accountable for anything. He thinks any rules that we set down that he doesn't agree with, he just doesn't have to follow.
We are the parents of a rebellious 16 year old daughter. While we do not allow "parental advisory" labeled music in our home, we know she listens to it elsewhere.
Are there any programs or do you have any thoughts on mobilizing parents to stand together against alcohol & drug usage?
What are the correct clothes that my daughters should be wearing?
Any advice for a parent whose 18 year old daughter is moving out before she is done with high school?
I am now married and 26 with very strong pedophilic tendencies that I'm unsure how to constructively resolve.
Dad spends very little time with the children. Is there anyway I can makeup or pick up the slack, for the lack of interest that Dad has in the children?
I'm not sure if my husband and I are being too overprotective of our son or if our rules are too strict.
Do you know of any good internet porn blocking software?
I am looking for some good curriculum regarding peer counseling.
I'm looking for some good resources on helping kids deal with divorce.
I am trying to find curriculum for Youth Sunday School for an extremely progressive and diverse church.
I need some facts to back up prayer in schools..
I am interested in doing a bible study with my 12 year old son.
Now I need a new believer's Bible study geared towards teens (ages 15 and 16).
I am counseling a 15 year old who has many serious unresolved issues in her life.
I lead a small group for senior high girls and I really think God is leading me to do a series on dating.
Are there schools that offer graduate degrees in youth ministry?
The youth group wants to culminate a 5 week church wide lenten program on evangelism. Do any of your drama books address this?
I am looking for a workbook style course to help teens cope with the divorce of their parents.
I've spent the last 2 years or so volunteering at my local church in youth ministry. I know I need some training and am willing to do it.
I'm a new youth director and I need to find a good survey to give the kids to find out what they are interested in.
How can I confront a non-Christian friend about watching his language?
How do you restore unity among the youth members?
What certification program would you recommend for youth workers?
I'm planning a weekend retreat on relationships. Can you suggest some resources, curriculum, illustrations, etc.?
We are looking for a good campground to take approximately 100 senior high school kids and 100 junior high kids (to separate camps).
I am involved with helping my pastor in our small girls youth group. I have been asked to come up with some ideas for icebreakers, activities, etc. and I have no idea where to begin.
We are looking for a Bible study on the book of Revelation for our junior and senior high kids. Do you have any ideas?
My husband and I are the youth pastors at our church, and we are having a hard time with our youth. I love them all, don't get me wrong, but they have no interest in church at all.
I am thinking about starting a ministry project for young women that deals with the education, prevention and awareness of eating disorders and distorted body image.
I am striving to build a core of volunteers to work with the youth.
Just found out through one of our youth that another youth in the group has asked him out and openly tells others that he is a homosexual.
Any great links or resource libraries on organizations that put together group mission trips internationally?
Our youth group is having a costume party for Halloween. We are looking for some good ideas for creative, cheap costumes or a website that has costume ideas.
I am teaching a 4 week session for parents of teens and would like to quote some stats. Can you forward me sources I might use to get stats for teens?
Should personal questions directed to the youth leader be answered?
I was wondering if someone were to kill themselves, would they go to hell?
One of our teenagers asked " How do you give God everything?"
We are planning a one night retreat for our youth. How can I plan a retreat that our youth will remember?
How can I motivate my youth to reach out to other teens and invite them to youth service?
I have dated a guy for 4 years and he doesn't seem to improve his appearence or want to do anything with his life.
How can I get over the attention guys give me because I am 5"7 and have a big chest? I hate the way people make fun of me because of this.
We just recently had a young man in one of our local high schools committ suicide.
Can you recommend any websites where you can find almost any Christian music?
I'd like to ask some advice for my 18 year old daughter. She is a smoker and has been a backsliden Christian for 2 years.
Is there a basic "sentence" or "statement" to use for an alter call?
My parents don't seem to entirely understand why I like to participate in my youth group.
The teens at our church don't seem very interested. They are preoccupied with their own lives, jobs, games and so on.
Before I recommend this website to my students, is what your attitude towards homosexuality?
Can I pray directly to God, or do I have to pray to Christ?
How do you teach youth to pray?
I am a youth director and my students have been asking me how they can respond to friends that are atheists.
We have a high school ministry that averages around 50 students. How do we get infiltrated into the high school and get students to come and check us out?
Where can we obtain a spiritual gifts questionnarie and leader's guide geared for teens?
I have aquired use of an old small building to start a youth center in my community.
I have a 16 year old cousin who lives out of state. His mom is an alcoholic and is never home.
Is it alright for a Christian to serve alcohol?
How do we ignite spiritually bored yet curious youth in our community?
God already knows every move we're going to make, right?
I was sexually abused when I was in high school. What can I do to stop the anger and to bring up my self-esteem?
How do I know God is real? We are studing evolution in school and I need facts.
Ever since she started talking to this girl... the girl has begun talking about suicide
I have two Christian friends who have been going out for about a year. The guy is going to buy a house next year and his girlfriend is going to live with him.
What are the rules of dating?
I've been looking everywhere for Christian resourses on gender identity issues. I was born female but desire to become male.
Isn't there a dating rule, especially for girls, where your best friend cannot go out with your ex?
I recently began to develop feelings for my youth director.
One of the parents of a local teen has brought a bunch of Marilyn Manson, Hitler biographies, her son's sketch pad containing violent and coarse pictures and poems, etc. to show me.
My question is to do with masturbation.
Can you help us with our mother-in-law problems?
We would like to go beyond just bringing our kids to church each Sunday, but we are failing to find good techniques for doing so.
How can I support my daughter who is wanting to recover from an eating disorder?
How can I deal with my 12 year old son's self-centeredness, and his need for immediate gratification?
My 17 year old son informed me that he no longer believes in God. What do I say now that he has so blatantly rejected God?
My 10 year old is having extreme difficulty with making wise decisions and being obedient while at school.
How can I best discourage my son from wanting to date a non-Christian girl?
How can we talk with teenagers about homosexuality? What should we tell them if they are gay?
How can you help teens struggling with internet pornography?
My 12-year-old daughter is very fearful since the "big divorce" happened 3 years ago. My daughter is afraid of going to youth group or to go on an outing with the youth at church.
I am a youth leader and have been asked why games like Dungeons and Dragons are unholy and bad for youth. Any guidance?
I am so interested in finding a good counselor that can help me work through some of the "junk" that I grew up with
I found porno magazines and tapes under my 18 year old son's mattress. I took them, he hasn't asked for them back.
When my 18 year old grandson goes to bed he has to hold his sheet and suck his thumb.
I have a 14 year old son who is a freshman in high school. I am having problems with him completing and/or turning in his school work.
I have a 16 year old step-daughter and last Sunday evening we found her crying hysterically, then she showed us that she had cut her wrist.
I have two daughters who may be addicted to alcohol.
I am looking for some ideas on what my wife and I could do to get the spark back in our marriage.
I need an in-depth answer to why a father is important at home to toddlers.
I just got out of a relationship two months ago and I am trying very hard to get over it and I am having a hard time.
My son will be 18 this year. Recently he has had the desire to visit other youth groups and churches.
My 22 year old daughter is bulimic and anorexic and has been for a year and a half.
My fourteen year old daughter is dating an 18 year old boy.
Fourteen years ago I divorced my husband because of his sexual abuse of his son.
My teen daughter is embarrassed to show affection or socialize with me in front of people outside of her immediate family. Am I too sensitive about this or is there some way I should address this issue with her?
My 13 yr old daughter has a 16 year old male friend. Her father and I do not want him to call.
My husband and myself talk to our children about drugs, sex, peer presure, etc. However we have never shared our own experiences with drugs and sex.
How do you let God be your role model or your father figure in your life when you need a positive male influence so badly?
I am preparing a one hour Sunday school class for Sr. High on the media, music, and how it relates to teens in two weeks. Can you point me in the right direction?
My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year now and I recently told my mom that I would like to get on birth control.
I wanted to try to do daily devotionals at home, but the truth is my parents don't act like Christians.
I'm having a jealousy problem with my girlfriend.
My brother has not had sex yet but is running out of reasons to say no. What can I tell him the bible says about sex before marriage?
Should a 13 year old Christian girl be able to have a boyfriend?
I heard you offered missions trips and I am looking at going on one in-country next summer.
Can God restore your self-esteem once it has been almost destroyed?
I only eat when I am hungry and my mom always wants me to eat, but I don't want to.
I am very opposed to abortion, and am searching for a way to peacefully protest this "operation."
I found out that my ex-girlfriend is not a virgin, and I had no idea of that before I dated her. Keeping pure until marriage is very important to me, and it hurt me to find this out.
We are trying to find at least one CD that would be age appropriate for elementary and junior high both in music and lyrics.
It hurts me to see all those around me drinking, and partying. How can I help them?
Do you think it is a sin to dance (ie. salsa or merengue)?
I know that the marriage bed is supposed to be sacred and everything done there is supposed to be private between that couple as long as both parties are consenting.
My mother still doesn't trust me enough to go out on a date with a boy from our church.
My girlfriend and I have been together for 11 months now and she is Catholic I am a Christian.
I am dating a student in college who says he is a Christian but has not been involved or gone to church for a while.
I am doing a project about a career working with teens and I need some information.
My brother recently had sex with his girlfriend. He's 16. I want to talk to him about it, but we aren't really friends anymore.
I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on a good teen study bible.
I have seen a stat used many times for many years but I have yet to see a citation or the source it would have been taken from.
I am a Christian dating an unbeliever. Is it a sin?
How do you know when you are a real Christian?
Honesty is on the very top of values. I have a hard time being able to trust people after they've lied to me
I was just wondering if God wants each of us to really strive to have our own independence, even though we should be focused on him as well?
Our daughter is only 9 years old and she is already rebelling against doing anything we ask her to do that she doesn't want to do.
Please send me a list of Scriptures about obstaining from sex before marriage that I could share with my youth group and my teenagers.
My 14 yr. old daughter told us in the car this morning that she thinks there is nothing wrong with abortion.
The scriptures that I know of say that we are to discipline our children, sometimes physically. I am confused.
Should I choose my 10 year old daughter's friends?
My son has an addiction to drugs which resulted in shoplifting and juvenile detention home on 5 occasions.
My 17 year old son has a habit of stealing.
My 21 year old son lives at home. He sleeps in until 2 o'clock in the afternoon when he is unemployed (which is about 70% of the time).
What is the unpardonable sin?
I have a really good freind, who has told me that she is bulimic.
If salvation is a gift from God and works won't get you to Heavan then what are the characteristics of a Christian?
I'm now 16 and he is 22. We have decided to wait until I'm 18 before we start actually dating. Is our age difference too much?
Have you heard about the growing concern of young girls cutting themselves?
I am a big brother to a 10 year old. Sometimes my brother and I are just fine and at other times we just fight and fight, and in the end I either curse or hit my brother.
I'm 18 and I still haven't had a boyfriend or been on a date. There are guys who have tried to ask me out, the problem is that they're not Christian.
A few months ago I met a boy of the same age who lives quite close to me. I feel our relationship is at the point where I can begin talking to him about spiritual matters more openly, but I don't really know what I should and shouldn't say.
How do you cope with watching your sister slowly kill herself through an eating disorder?
I have this stomach problem and it hurts SO bad I can't stand it!!
I have a brother and don't see him much any more. But when we were growing up he was very mean to me.
This guy and I recently stopped dating because we felt like it was what God wanted us to do. we said that we would be friends, really, but I'm getting the cold shoulder from him and that hurts worse than us not dating.
I'm a junior in high school and still a virgin and now sex comes up everywhere.
I am only son of my parents. I wish I had siblings.
I feel that God is calling me into missons, and I was wondering how I could find out more.
I have always wondered whether chewing tobacco is a sin.
How can people these days, especially girls, get jealous so easily and how can you prevent it from bothering you or your loved one!
I have been a "Christian" all my life but more of a hypocrite since I was more forced into it then wanting to be one
What if there is blood in my vomit? Where do I go for help and who can I tell?
Where does the Bible say anything about sex before marriage?
I am a person who has not felt love from my father since I was a child. Now he wants me to get out of his house within this month.
I am trying to write a short devotional to share with my youth group on cliques in peer groups etc.
My mom died a month and a half ago of cancer.
I have a friend who just became a Christian. She came to my house and we watched Left Behind.
My best friend and I used to do everything together..we could tell what the other was thinking and we were always on the same page.
Which is more important, witnessing to other people or academics?
My son is 9 years old, and he has a difficult time making friends.
I'm having a lot of trouble understanding the concept of spiritual gifts being given to us by the Holy Spirit.
I personally just gave up getting drunk, smoking cigarettes and gambling because I think they are sins! What do you think?
How do you know who God wants you to marry?
My parents just started to worry about who I'm hanging out with.
Last night on the internet my best friend and I just started talking about our religions.
Can you give me some ideas wherein we can have an effective bible study?
How do I witness to a Hindu my age?
Is it ok to have a non-dating relationship with someone, and still hold hands, or is that considered dating?
Where can I find out about money problems?
I hate life and nobody loves me. I think about killing myself
I recently lost my Godfather and it was devastating for me.
My parents say you shouldn't kiss while dating, but wait to get married.
I broke up with my ex-boyfriend and wasn't sure if I still had feelings for him. Then my BEST friend started going out with him.
My Sunday School teacher says you can lose your salvation.
My youth group really needs revival. Not just a weekend outing but something that will change their lives.
I think I'm starting to like one of my best friends. I don't know if I should tell her or not.
Homosexuality, is it wrong or "sinful"?
My wife and I have lived apart for one year at her insistance. We are not legally separated, but my sense is that she is on track for divorce.
My 16 year old daughter is dating a boy from church. Please give us dating guidelines.
Please send me information about ecstasy and other common drugs kids are abusing today
We currently have a Parenting for Prevention network in our city. Is it possible to copy these articles and site where they are from and put in our family basket that parents can check out?
When is it appropriate to tell your daughter she can no longer see or talk to the boy she thinks she loves?
Who should be told first about serious trouble (sexual conduct, drugs, drinking) - the parents or the pastor or the youth pastor?
I have a son who will be 16 soon and I would like some ideas for his birthday involving the men in his life who are family and friends and church members and others.
My 11 year old son is asking a lot of question concerning sex and I need to know if there are books that point to the Bible for the answers.
How do I show the love that Jesus wants me to when it seems to my children that I provoke them when I tell them that their friends and family are worldly?
I have been the youth director with my husband for 4 years now. We just found out that our 16 year old son and a 16 year old girl that's also in the youth group had sex.
As a youth pastor, how can I communicate to parents the need to model good churchmanship for their teen(s)?
My son, who is 15, has been using marijuana over the course of two years.
Is it mentioned anywhere in God's word that it's wrong to get a tattoo?
This month we are exploring "trends" like clothing, body piercing and tatooing.
My step-daughter lives with her mother and her partner. Please point us to all the scriptures that deal with this issue and give up some tips on handling this delicate issue.
How can I learn to put apart the differences of my brother in Christ? How can I learn to forgive him?
If two women sleep together are they still virgins?
Do you know where I could find some information on how to deal with a person that is considering suicide?
How do you build quality family unity?
Help, I have a 3 year old son who recently has decided to defy us.
My son was caught shoplifting. I can't help thinking I did something wrong. Please give some guidance.
I want to know if downloading music/movies from the Internet is stealing and if God would not approve of it?
How can I be myself, funny, and at the same time counsel young people without hurting my friends, my youth, my walk with the Lord, and the youth ministry, whom I work with?
My 14 year old daughter is dating a non-Christian boy. I think this is not right, but my wife has no problem with it.
Different people keep telling me that I need to forgive my step-dad for the sexual abuse he did to me.
I'm having problems with my 15 yr old daughter. She does her share around home, but expects us to let her go out with only one particular guy friend after we have explained to both of them they cannot date.
I am a new Christian. How can I pass my faith onto my children?
How do I get my husband and my son (his step-son) to get along?
I have a son 24, soon to be 25. He still lives at home. We can't make him move out because he makes very little money but he just doesn't seem to be responsible or motivated.
If you only had 6 months as a youth minister before you would have to hand off the youth program to a permanent youth minister what would your priorities be?
My daughter is 14 and will be fifteen in a few months.
How can I help my 16 year old daughter become a believer in Christ?
One of my friends has just told me that she is a bi-sexual. She is not Christian and she has had sexual encounters with other males.
I am concerned for my 15 year old son. I believe that the divorce of his mother and I about 8 years ago, has had a forever lasting effect on him.
I'm a 13 year old girl who is going through alot in her life right now-everything from suicide to school. I have no happiness in my life and I cut myself but nothing seems to help me anymore.
My question has to do specifically with building a team atmosphere with my youth workers.
I really need to develop a sense of security and wondered how to go about doing that.
My husband has openly degraded me in front of my girls as long as I can remember, we have gotten counseling in the past to no avail. Now, my girls are picking up where he is leaving off.
My husband will not be strict with the children. I have absolutely no authority in the house anymore and the boys are allowed to do as they want - no boundries - no consequences.
I teach the 11-13 year olds on Wednesday night bible study and I'm having a hard time getting the kids interested and I lose their attention.
I'm the parent of a teen girl. My daughter is always depressed and angry. She has a hard time liking certain people.
Today is hard day for our church. An 18 year old boy in our church passed away from Leukemia this morning, after an 11 month fight.
What does the Bible say about tattoos?
I have a 10 year old son I would like to purchase a book about human sexuality for. Are there any Christian books you recommend that are not too advanced?
My pastor spoke on how hair color, body piercing, and clothing of today are sinful. I have a different opinion on that. The question I want to ask is this a Heaven or Hell issue for my youth?
I sponsor the Christian Student Union at my school and am running out of things for them to do during our meetings. It's hard to get guest speakers and some of the kids aren't coming because they say it's boring.
My 16 year old daughter, I found out over the last few months, has been sexually active, smoking pot, drinking, and was making herself throw up.
I need practical suggestions to help me get back the great relationship I use to have with my 14 year old daughter. It has in the past six months gotten to be that I embarrass her more than anything else.
What should Christian parents teach their children about birth control? If our daughter has already has made the wrong decision, should we think about putting her on the "pill"?
I am having a terrible time with my 13 year old daughter. Her dad and I have been divorced for 5 years and separated 3 years before that. It was an ugly divorce, due to him committing adultery.
I am a youth worker and small group leader and I am mentoring/counseling a 17 year old girl who was sexually abused by her brother when she was 14, became pregnant and her mother took her for an abortion.
I have a number of youth graduating this year and so college is of course on their minds. What are some good resources which can help families choose the right college?
We have a 16 year old daughter who recently had a boyfriend who broke up with her because she was always calling him to do stuff with her and he felt "tied down".
My 14 year old son is very argumentive and doesn't want to go to bible study classes or church. How can I help him understand that mom is now a Christian woman and wants him to follow God's way at all time?
What are the causes and effects of teen drinking?
My 14 year old son says he plays Dungeons and Dragons at school. Do you know anything about this game?
My step daughter who is 11 years old does anything and everything to upset me. My husband takes her side most of the time and my husband makes me feel like the child.
How do I divide my time and attention between my two year old and my 10 year old boys?
My son is a freshman and very bright. We just can't seem to motivate him and remind him how important his grades are. Do you have any suggestions on getting him motivated?
What are some fundraising ideas for small youth groups with about 6-10 people?
I have guardianship of a 14 year old teen. She has a "friend" at school, a male, who is 17. They have been seen holding hands and kissing a little bit. I have talked to her about how I feel about this, and that he is just too old for her.
I am a high school counselor. I encounter a lot of students who are unmotivated and lazy. What are some suggestions to give to them and their parents a "jump start'?
I am a newlywed. I have three children from a past relationship and so does my husband. The question is how do I get his kids to mind me? And how do I get them to get along with each other?
I am married to a man who has two young daughters from a previous marriage. I have an excellent relationship with both daughters. Unfortunately the biological mother does not like me.
In my life I have done things I am not proud of but I have never lost my virginity. Recently me and my guy friend are being tempted.
My son is being bullied at school by other kids. How can I help him stop this?
Lately my self esteem is really down. I'm a person that gives in really easy. I've noticed this and it scares me. I'm afraid I might give into something really stupid!
My parents got a divorce 5 years ago. My dad was soon remarried. I suspected that he had had an affair with my step-mom, at first, but later, just put it off to them dating while my parents were separated.
Are there any resources or groups, online or otherwise, that are for Christan teens with non Christian parents?
We're friends with a strong Christian family who has difficulty trusting their 13 year old daughter, even when participating with our church youth ministry.
I come from the South and racism is a major problem. The church I go to isn't going to allow an interracial couple to attend.
My soon to be 13 year old son and I constantly battle over almost every issue that effects his life.
My 18 year old son became a born again Christian when he was 16, after gettting into much trouble with the law and causing great family pain. Now he has turned his back on God.
My husband and I have been married for 15 years. We have three kids. He has struggled with a gambling addiction which led our separtion.
Our 13 year old son has been struggling with emotional outbursts and oppositional behavior beyond what we would consider "normal".
My 16 year old daughter has been wanting to date a non-Christian
I'm having the hardest time with my 15 year old son. I don't know what to do to get him to realize that school is very important and how to relate that with how God would like him to live his life.
I have been a Christian since I was 8 but "back-slid" for the past 10 years until I recently rededicated my life to God. I have been trying to change our habits but things are getting worse!
How much time would you consider appropriate for two 15 1/2 year old Christians to spend together?
What does the bible say about battles in the courtroom regarding the custody of children? What does the bible say about fighting and anger?
When does loving your teen/child spill over into enabling to the point that they take no responsibility for themselves?
I am the sister of a younger brother and sister. They have been used as pawns by my ex-step father to inflict pain upon my mom (who they live with).
I have three adopted children, oldest a girl and the others are boys. We have had them for three years. The two boys, 7 year old in particular, has a major problem with lying and being very lazy.
Are there guidelines to follow when wife/mother is the only woman in a house of boys/men?
I am a single parent of a 16 year old girl and a 9 year old boy. What can I do to to help them in their walk with the Lord? Our church does not have a mentoring program.
I just found out that my 15 year old son is talking to a girl on the phone and he tried hiding it from me. I believe the impression I have given him is that I don't care for him having girlfriends and so he knows that it would bother me.
I love ministry, but don't think that paid ministry in a church setting is where I am called to be. Can you recommend any strong para-church organizations that I could look into for maybe a summer internship or possible job.
What does the Bible say about interracial relationships?
I have a son who seems to be angry. I am a single father of 3. My ex wife is not that involved in their lives other than 1 or 2 days a week (if that).
My husband and I are youth group assistants with little to no input on how to discipline the kids. Our group range is 7-12 grade/boys and girls.
When will the rapture happen?
My friend feels that girls should not tell boys how they feel, as it disrupts the balance of power. So what do I do with these feelings for him that cannot be expressed?
Is drinking alcohol against God?
Why does beinging a teen have to hurt so much? It feels like everyone is out to get you.
I have a guy friend who is more than a friend, but my mom won't let me date. The thing is, we act like we are dating because the only reason we aren't is because of my mom.
Now that our son is 13, my husband and I disagree on what movies he should be allowed to watch. Can you direct me to any articles or info on how the movies watched directly affect the sexual purity of teens?
He understands and respects the fact that I do not belive in intercourse before marrige, but now I need to draw a very definite line, and I've never been given a clear, definite answer to the question of what is and isn't ok.
I am teaching a youth class at my church. Some of them question, "Is there a God and is the Bible true?".
I am a single parent of a 15 year old daughter. Lately, I tried to admonish her to "save her kisses for the one she will marry" and of course she got very defensive.
I have had a crush on a boy at camp for about 6 years, but I don't have enough courage to talk to him.
Recently my oldest daughter (17), has begun to tell her sister (15) and I that she believes in God but she "can't go along with the heaven or hell idea". She states she is "creeped out" by the whole idea of a soul.
My wife and I adopted last year. We are in love with our new daughter. We know there is a day coming when she may want to know her biological mom. What do we do to prepare for such a thing?
How do you deal with teens and lying?
I would like to know how to stop swearing and how to be nicer to people.
I was wondering if you have any resources or freebies on how to conduct an inductive bible study?
My family, church, youth, school and all sorts of problems are keeping me down, gloomy and strengthless. I've prayed many times for God to help me.
I would like to know if you have any information as to what a parent can do if both her teenage daughters are pregnant and neither of them want to have a relationship with the Lord?
My son has had many problems in school this year. Everything from fighting to being extremely rude to the teacher, bothering other children and breaking a door in the restroom while playing around with another student.
My 16 year old son is using alcohol, marijuana and possibly other drugs. He is also obsessed with pornography.
I found out this week my 13 year old daughter has been making up all kinds of stories to her friends at school. We have recently been through a divorce and I know she feels insecure.
I have an 18 year old son who has been in trouble for 2 years with drugs and stealing. He has stolen $660 from me. He forged 3 checks!
I have since found out that this is a pattern that this girl does, seeking out women younger than her mom and older than her, she latches on and begins to weave them into huge lies until she pushes them away.
My daughter is 14 years old and is asking permission to have a boyfriend. But I am not ready for boyfriends and I do not think she is either.
My question basically is, "At what age is it appropriate to allow your child to have a girlfriend?"
I feel very saddened because I thought I was doing a good job at raising my children but now I come to find out that my 12 year old daughter is doing ungodly things..
My 12 yr old daughter has friends who "play" with Ouija boards. How can I help her convince her friends that palm and card readings, etc. are really bad?
I have an 8 year old son who I just started taking to Christian counseling. He is a very defiant child and consequences do not phase him when he has made the wrong choice when warned.
At what age do boys have their first erection?
Do you have any examples of a contract that I can draw up between myself and my daughter concerning accepted behaviour and rules?
I have a good deal of experience when it comes to interviewing but for quite some time now, I've still come up short in the job hunt.
I am hosting a girls slumber party, and I am going to give a devotional. I'm not sure what I could do it on. Can you give me a few devotionals that I can pick from?
I believe that Muslims and Jews still believe in the same God, so how come their way will not get them to Heaven, (other than the fact that they don't believe in Jesus Christ) and ours definitely will?
My 14 year old is not turning in assignments and lies about little things.
Three weeks ago my wonderful Christian husband committed suicide, leaving behind me and our 13-year-old daughter.
My husband and I have twin 6 year old boys. They are very different from each other, the older is calm quiet and easy going, the other is noisy, rude, talks back, copies what you say, rolls his eyes at you and argues with you.
I am a youth leader. I know from a student that one of the youth members is smoking marijuana. I wanted to know what step do I take with this?
I have been doing youth work for several years as the back up leader, now I am the leader. My problem is that my wife does not support me in this.
Sometimes my husband and I cannot agree on a positive discipline plan for our children.
I have a four year old daughter, and she has really started to rebel. I think the change in behavior has to do with the fact that I started going back to school on top of a full time job. Is she jealous for attention?
People say to talk to God and to open my heart to him and let him in. I pray to God but I don't know how to open my heart. Please help.
I am a minister confronted with an issue concerning parents who are leaders in our church. Their son aged 20 is currently involved with non-believer girl aged 18. She is again pregnant and my friend's son is the father.
Is it ever too late to accept Jesus Christ into your life?
Recently we were discussing whether or not Satan could hear/read our thoughts or whether he could only hear spoken words.
In "10 Building Blocks of a Happy Family" you say to look at HomeWord.com for more information about parenting with A.W.E.
I went up to her room and she began to cry and tell me that Grandpa had been sexually abusing her for as long as she can remember. I told her that it wasn't her fault.
How do I prevent my 16 year old son from all the horrible stuff on the internet? I have parental controls on, but he is smarter than I and seems to find this garbage anyway. Are there Christian ISP's?
How can I help protect my children from the negative effects of a custody battle?
Please help me establish a better relationship with my son.There is time lost that I need to make up to him!
I'm looking for information on community service in my area for teenagers.
I am counseling a 15 year old that is a transplant patient. She is on the list now again for a new pair of lungs. She is dealing with fear, depression and anorexia.
Is it alright for our leaders to date someone in the youth ministry?
My husband and I raise our daughter one way, but when she visits her biological father and his fiancee they are totally different. What can I do to ensure that my daughter will become the Christian woman I am trying to raise her to be?
My girlfriend's 14 year old son in underachieveing on purpose because the friends he has are not hard workers when it comes to grades or sports.
In my faith, it seems as though I take big steps toward God, but within a couple days I feel very far away from God.
Our 17 year old daughter seems to be attracted to non-Christian boys or non growing Christian boys. We have tried to allow her some freedom, but she ends up going downward in her own walk. Here we are again with her wanting to date another of the same.
What’s God’s plan for me? If I don’t know what God wants me to do, how can I follow him faithfully?
When I was younger, I was abused by my dad. He no longer lives with me, so I try to reach out to him through writing letters, but I still feel angry and confused.
For as long as I can remember I’ve been interested in death. I love to go to cemeteries, and I also love finding out how people died...Why am I so fascinated with death?
Every time I choose to quit doing drugs and drinking alcohol I lose my friends.
I’m taking a class about Native Americans and I'm learning their culture and religion are closely connected. Since I want to respect these people and their culture, how would I go about witnessing to them?
Teens in my youth group have started calling me "gay" because of the way I talk. I’ve never had anyone say that before. I feel embarrassed, humiliated and betrayed by my brothers and sisters in Christ.
I have a friend I've hung out with throughout high school until now. It’s my senior year and we started hanging out with different crowds. Now she doesn't speak to me anymore. I've heard she’s pregnant.
My parents' marriage has never been great, but now it’s worse than ever. They’re both strong Christians, but there are things from the past that have never fully healed.
I’ve been a Christian for almost five years. Everyone says I’m a great spiritual leader and that I’ll do great things for God one day, but I just don’t see it.
Why does everyone assume I’m a dork because I don’t wear what’s popular?
I really like to be alone. That’s the only time I’m happy and my true self. I don’t like people very much. And I don’t want to be around them, even my own family. It’s not that I hate people, but I just can’t see my need for them.
I know a lot of people who smoke pot. I told them it was wrong, but they wouldn’t listen to me. What reasons can I give them?
I'm adopted and I don’t think my parents have any idea of how adoption affects me. I don’t feel like I can really talk to them about it.
I wish I was outgoing. I’m kind of introverted, and I get intimidated easily. When I'm around some people, I just don’t say anything.
At my school, teachers and administrators are not allowed to pray. Recently, I asked for permission to say a prayer before a ball game, but administrators told me this also would be against the law.
I enjoy role-playing games, but I don’t care for the mainstream RPGs. Do you know of any Christian role-playing games available?
What does the Bible have to say about being a vegetarian? Is it alright to be one, or does it go against something God has said?
I believe in God and I love him very much, but I think that no one has the right to say whether God exists or doesn’t. What do you think?
My teenage son is giving up Church and claiming that he wants to be Taoist. Is he commiting a sin and what can I do to bring him back to the Church?
My husband needs some ideas on what he and my daughter can do together on evenings (for an hour or so).
My husband of seven years, who adopted my four children from a previous marriage, has become physically abusive, as in hitting our son and he has hit me also.
When I go to church I am afraid of leaving my child in the nursery.
I can't seem to find a church that we fit into and that I am comfortable with.
How do I get my very smart 16 year old son to develop good study habits?
What can I do to stop the verbal, sometimes little physical abuse from my spouse. He is a Christian, but he has a bad temper.
My daughter was sexually molested. My husband and I heard on the radio program that there was help out there.
I have a friend named Mary and she likes this guy named Joey. The problem is that I have started to like him too and he doesn't like her.
My 18 year old daughter moved in with an Army man she has dated for 1 1/2 years. She hates me and wants to elope.
We are hoping to place our 12 year old daughter into private school this year and possibly our twin 3 year olds too. However, the 12 year old is so far behind and we lack the funds to place the twins in.
My fiance is very angry at my 9 year old son and I am in the middle. My finance will not forgive him.
I am a single parent and have 2 children at home. My son is 12 and has a very explosive temper.
I have an 11 year old daughter who has been caught countless times stealing things from other students at school, her babysitter, and now her grandmother.
What can I do to start believing in myself? Before I start anything I believe I am not going to excel or complete it.
Back in middle school, 2 other kids and I became really close friends. They like to go golfing and hunting together. I don't do either of those, so I am always left out.
I have been in trouble for forgery and hot checks and I have stolen in my past to buy friendship from other people and now I am constantly living in guilt. I want to hurry up and pay people off, but it seems like I will never get their forgiveness.
My friend actually said that he didn't care about anything in life and he wouldn't even care if he was to die today. I don't know what I would do if one of my friends were to hurt themselves in anyway.
How can I get involved locally in volunteer work?
Can you send me information on having all night, shut-in type of activity.
I am having some problems at home with my mom's boyfriend. For some reason I always find myself being disrespectful to him.
I heard that HomeWord has a link or phone number on their web page to help people get out of debt.
My friend says that her father beats her and all kinds of things like that. I, of course, feel bad for her and want to help her in any way that I can, but there seems to be no way for me to help.
I have always struggled with failure but I had thought that I had overcome it. I know that I should not worry about what people say about me or feel about me but I just can't move past this.
I'm getting a group together to start a program with our local youth. Where can I get some statistics, facts and numbers about kids.
I'm trying to work on my teaching style and I was wondering if you could suggest some awesome youth speakers and ways to get a hold of their videos or tapes.
My 13 year old son gets angry when his 11 year old sister is singing happily in her room or bathroom to herself. He says her singing is aggravating him.
I am a single parent. I'm looking for programs/activities for my 14 year old son for the summer. Do you have any suggestions?
Where can I find a devotional on when you feel rejected by people/friends and then by God?
I want to get into youth ministry. How do you decide what is a good Bible college to go to?
My 12 year old grandson is always negative and mean towards his 9 year old sister. He can never say anything to her without harrassing her, punching or hitting her.
I'm lost in a world of emotions. It seems like everything in my life always goes wrong. Do you have any advice on what I can do to lift my spirits?
My Sunday school teacher is a bad influence to the kids in my class. I am afraid to bring any unsaved friends to Sunday school.
My son is 6 years old I see him trying to impress the other kids with his toys.
How do you have an open discussion with a group of youth girs about sex and peer pressure?
I went to a church camp last week, and everthing there is based on God. Everything we did was so moving, and I got really close to God, but it seems like I lost the feeling once I got home. Why is this?
My sister moved away to college and I miss her badly. Do you have any suggestions on what I can do to keep from being so depressed?
I have a son, 4, and daughter, 15 months. I feel like I don't get to engage in fun activities wtih him because of my 15 month old. Any suggestions for parents with a preschool age child and baby?
My best friend is having a hard time getting along with her step-father. She feels like she is caught between her two real parents. Do you have any suggestions on how I can help her handle her situation easier?
I am still not over losing my step-mom through my dad's recent divorce and I feel that I can't be nice to this new woman and that I will never be as close to her as with my step-mom. Will you please help me so that I don't get hurt by another person?
How can I best pray for my five-year old son who is deeply struggling with our divorce?
I have a friend who lets her 10 year old boy and 13 year old girl sleep together. To me, this doesn't make since. Is this healthy for the development of this boy and appropriate?
I just recently found out that my 15 year old son and his girlfriend have become sexually active. His girlfriend's mother called and informed me that she was going to take her to be put on birth control in fear that they may do it again.
My friend recently started to date a non-Christian. After talking to her about it she felt that she shouldn't be dating him so they separated. She has still been talking to him on a regular basis.
I am looking for true stories about kids living on the edge - one foot walking in the light and the other testing the darkness.
I'm a teacher. How do you teach spirituality in public education?<
What does it mean to "honor" your parents?
My husband's kids have come to live with us after a lenghthy CPS battle. The problem is that this drug out for so long the kids have been allowed to do whatever they want, whenever they want.
My son lives in Ohio and I live in Tennessee. I recently found out he was using drugs. He wants to come to Tennessee to get away from peers and the neighborhood there. What do I do?
I teach high school youth at church and some want to get "Christian type" tatoos (real--permanent).
I am looking for information on how to build my marriage between me my wife and God.
I am looking for a book or some other resources to speak to my 12 year old girl about body changes, puberty and sex from a biblical perspective.
I struggle with trying to come up with ideas for activities or interactive bible teachings. Could you give me some ideas?
I have a 14 year old son who was diagnosed with ADD one year ago. I don't have him on meds and he has had severe education problems for 7 years.
How do you let go of someone who you were married to? He wants to get re-married, but our relationship was very unhealthy.
My 12 year old son keeps running away when he doesn't get his way. Sometimes for a short time, but sometimes for hours. Any suggestions on how to handle this?
I have always kept everything deep inside of me, and never told anyone anything that is bothering me. I have a lot of issues to deal with, and I just can't seem to get enough courage to tell anyone.
I have discovered that my 12 year old niece has been visting pornographic sites on my computer. I do not know if this is normal curiosity? What do I do?
I'm struggling in my Christian life. I'm about to be a teenager, and things are getting even harder, and the temptations are growing.
The biggest problem, is that I don't seem to have any friends that I can really talk to. I talked to my cell group leader, a friend, about this and she encouraged me on the idea on switching schools, but should I?
My 26 and 14 year old have lost their desire for God. I raised them by the Bible. What did I do wrong as a parent?
I would like to know how to start having a 14 year old getting in the word. How as a parent, can I teach her or guide her so that this can be done on daily basis?
Is yoga considered a religion and does it go against Christianity?
How do I get my boyfriend to get back to the part of him that loves the lord? How do I help encourage him to put God first?
I want to know what the Bible says about masturbation so that I can talk to my children on this topic from a Biblical standpoint.
I am a Christain and I want to no if it is ok if I kiss my girlfriend?
After my boyfriend and I broke up we became friends but lately we have gotten in fights and I have tried to apologize and be nice but he is always very rude and mean to me.
I have a nephew who has visited me during summer break and used my pc for exploring the websites of gay issues. Please give me some solutions for the way I should approach my sister-in-law.
My 20 year old son is going out with an unbeliever. He knows that it is not the right thing but still can not end the relationship. We are praying for God's intervention.
I don't know if im depressed or if im discouraged. I'm 15 now and trying my best to keep my walk of faith going. I live in a home of 4 where I am the only one saved.
I have slept with seven different guys in three years. Now I might be pregnant. I want to know not only how to stop but how to forgive myself for my actions since I already asked God to forgive me.
Our 20 year old son has been arrested twice in the last 6 months for pot. How can we help him? Can we line up treatment centers and hope that he comes to the end of the rope soon and want treatment?
Should children ages 7-8-9 be expected to try all the food they are served all the time?
Recently my parents have been arguing a lot and it has made me depressed and I have been cutting myself and thinking of suicide again.
I need some encouragement as the mother of a blended family.
Could you please provide me with insightful information on how I can begin a ministry that will positively change today's children. How can I get involved?
Our oldest is a boy who has always been challenging and been diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago. We have been getting very stressed about his behavior/obedience for the last 2 years.
We are having some family "conflicts". There are a lot of arguments. Sometimes I feel torn between family members, and like I have to choose sides.
Is there anything sinful about playing card games? My mother-in-law won't allow a card deck in the house,
The church hired a part time youth worker to lead the students. She feels led to the ministry but she is not liked by the students, she has treated them disrespectfully. What should we do, I hate to see this youth group fall apart.
I am an introvert. I don't like telling other people my problems, because most people don't like to hang around people who are always sad/depressed.
My youth pastor is leaving and I know that no one can replace him and it makes me not want to go to youth group anymore.
This Sunday my church had the Lord's Supper. I noticed my youth pastor didn't take it.
My daughter who is 17 is thinking about having sex with her boyfried and she is coming to me if she can go to the clinic and get birth control.
I have a guy friend and I have known him for 4 years and everytime we are together he pushes the issue of sex and I always give in. I don't want to do that anymore but he won't take no for an answer.
I work on a committee with 7 other adults for the youth of our church. How do I keep the adults from having power struggles talking negatively about each other?
Recently I found out that my 8 year old son had played "show and tell" with my best friend's children who are 6 and 8. There was no touching, but this upset us very much.
My son used to have fire for the Lord and witnessing like nothing I had ever seen. He is 14 years old. Last year he had a girlfriend that I believe (but cannot prove) that he had a sexual relationship with.
I just don't think I coud handle it if I had to move. That would mean I would have to leave all my friends, my church, and mostly, my youth group. If I had to leave, I just don't know what would happen or what I would do.
I just discover yesterday, my son 15 year old son has porno flicks in his computer. This is not the first time.
I need help trying to budget my income so that I can better provide for my 3 children. I need help with my budget.
My son is 12 1/2 and my daughter is 10 1/2. I have explained a little about the facts of life. Can you recommend age-appropriate material?
I met this very kind girl whom I like. She told me that she had sex before and I am very upset. I know she won't pressure me but I am very disappointed.
I have a friend who is a youth minister to young people. What are suggestions that my friend can do or say to encourage the youth so that they may not fall into the same pathway as the parents?
I just lost my bestfriend because he moved to Indiana. Now I don't know who to talk to about all the things going on in my life.
I tried to kill myself twice using pills-I just passed out. I'm sick of living this way and need help. If I go back to God (if he's there) will this stuff go away?
Both of my children go to a Christian daycare and love it, but when we attend church they cry the whole time in children's church. What can I do to comfort them?
I don't see my mom showing the love of Jesus Christ. She doesn't talk a lot about it. We do go to church but we never talk about it outside of church or talking with other Christians.
I have an 8 year old daughter that loves to play with Pokemon, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, etc. It seems as though see likes playing with toys that involve violence.
ntil recently being a single minister hasn't been an issue for me. Now as a full time minister (almost 2 years now) its become an issue.
I am a new step-father to 3 girls who has recently accepted Jesus Christ into his heart and wants to make a BREAKTHROUGH with these 3 girls.
My 8 year old son has been saying things like "I am going to kill myself and I have the knife to do it" when he gets upset about things. He seems to have a self-esteem issue and I am also worried about depression in him.
I am really struggling in my relationship with my step-daughter. She is 8. It seems to me, that she, in her heart, does not respect me and always tries to be "more right" than me!
We recently discovered that our 14 year old son uses very bad language when we aren't around. Any advice?
We are in youth ministry, specifically high school ministry. Last fall, our co-worker told us that one of the high schoolers with whom we work liked him.
How can I get closer to God again this time for good?
I would like to start doing some "field trips" and missions, and am not quite sure where to start.
How can I tell if I am going through depression, and if I am, how can I help to cure it? I know life has it's ups and downs, but I feel like mine is only downs.
As a grandmother what can I do to help my daughter who is not coping with her children? My grandson, age 5, totally acts up for her and it's getting serious.
I am a grandmother of a 3 1/2 yr. old girl. I have a few concerns about the way that my daughter and son-in-law are raising her. My grandaughter is also overweight, she weighs over 70 lbs. and the kids at school are beginning to make fun of her.
I have two daughters at home and they can not be nice to each other most of the time. How can I stop their "meanness" toward each other and arguing with me, their mom instead of just doing what I am asking?
I am a single mother, barely making ends meet, as many today. Our children do not understand that some of us are different - that our life is different. No matter how hard we try, our children do not understand why they have to go without.
My son is 15 years old. He has ADHD due to a car accident. He survived a severe brain injury. How should I handle this - with the meds or an alternative?
My husband died suddenly 3 months ago. He was the primary disciplinarian in our home. Now, it seems my 6 and 10 year old boys are running wild.
I have a 13 year old daughter and all she likes to wear is black clothing and black eyeliner! Frankly, it is so disturbing to me. How can I encourage her to wear something that's brighter, cuter?
After over a year off I'm now working in youth ministry full time again, but now I'm married and trying to be in youth ministry and balance my family life as well.
I am a youth worker and one of my students is having doubts and questions about God. Mainly why God "allows" things to happen, or not to happen (ie. 9-11-01, and pre-mature death).
My son is always high and we had to ask him to leave home. He moved to the Seattle area is living in a tent behind someone's home - we don't have a number to reach him. We are so concerned.
Recently my daughter and I had a pretty huge argument. She is 17 and 1/2 and she packed her clothes and has moved in with a girlfriend and her parents.
Help me to handle my gifted, though not very mature, eight year old, ADHD child.
What resources does a parent have for an 18 year old son, who can't get his life straightened out? Drugs, felony charges alcohol - he is way in over his head and won't take any advice from us?
My 16 year old son gets along well with his friends but when it comes to meeting new people or participating in conversation with people he doesn't know or doesn't know well, he often doesn't know what to say or is shy.
My youth pastor puts us in situations that are inappropriate, like having a coed "Lock in" and having the girls and the guys sleeeping in the same room at camp.
My friends are a very bad influence on me.. they all drink, smoke, and do drugs. I dont like being the outsider because I'm the only one who doesn't do any of that stuff, so I just recently started to do the same stuff as them.
Our family has drifted away from God during this time, and we are really struggling with what the right things to do.
I am a youth pastor and one of my youth who happens to lead praise & worship (pastor's son) has told me that he is burned out. What can I say to him to encourage him to continue to press ahead?
I am wanting to train my youth staff on how to handle teens when they are out of control, like if they get into a fight with another youth or get abusive towards youth staff.
I'm 17 and since I was 14 I have been cutting myself. I have tried to stop.
I have a 14 year old son who has learning disabilities, ADHD, and is very immature for his age.There is no positive male role model for him outside of some of the men in our church. Do you have any suggestions?
My friends and I want to start a bible study group at our school because we fill like everyone should know Christ and God.
We are currently implementing the kingdom assignment for our Sunday school class. I am looking for ideas for our youth. if you have any ideas of information I would appreciate it.
My son is 13, and is having trouble with anger. He gets overly defensive when we ask him to do chores around the house, finish homework, etc. We are so tired of the arguing and conflict.
I was going out with a boy for a couple of months. His family life hasn't been so great and he used to live in another state where he hung out with a pretty rough crowd and drank and did some drugs.
I would like to know where in your website I could find information that would help me with discussion in the group that deals in topics that todays middle schoolers are faced with.
How much time do you think we should allow our 15 year old daughter to spend with her 15 year old boyfriend?
My mom is having a big problem with my 10 year old brother. He is not doing anything he is suppose to in school, and is constantly talking in class. How can she get him to get his work and settle down.
I'm a very strong Christian and I have talked to others about God but I'm not sure how to talk to my grandfather.
We would like to do something for "Boys Only" are there any books out there that we could us?
Am I being selfish by always talking to my friend about my problems?
I'm 14 years old and I want to make at difference at my school! I just wanted to know if you had any advice for me or any anything that would help me!
Do you have any advice on becoming a Christian counselor?
My husband and are in a blended family situation. We have recently experienced the oldest daughter not wanting to visit for the weekend.
I am a former youth pastor that now mentors and works with youth pastors. I have a question about confidentiality issues between students and youth workers.
I suffer from a binge eating disorder. I was sexually abused when I was 5 years old and am a perfectionist. I believe the Lord can heal me, but I keep turning back to food.
My son, almost 15 years old, just announced (out of anger towards me) that he is gay. I didn't respond, but I know this is something that I'll have to face sooner or later.
Do you know of a site that rates non-Christian music groups for quality of content?
Our 18 year old daughter has always been a spiritual leader in church and school until this spring when she was began hanging around a tough crowd, Straight Edge.
I stayed with my pastor this summer. During that time he called my grandma a liar, my mom a bad mom, my uncle a bad person, whom of which he has never met.
My 13 year old daughter and her friends have this concept about "friends with benefits." This seems to mean that kissing and making out with guy friends is fine.
Our 14 year old son has just started high school and I noticed he is really enjoying the new enviroment but seems to be slipping in his attitudes and what comes out of his mouth and his dress.
I have been with my "husband" for 13 years and we have an 11 year old son. We have, for all intents and purposes, the perfect life. He is my best friend and soul mate. BUT, we are not technically married.
My daughter is 8 years old. At what point is it appropriate for her Mother and I to sit down and go over human sexuality?
Is there a place in any church for adult children with disabilities?
My husband and I have been married for 4 years. His daughter (17 years) and my 2 sons (17 and 9 years) lives with us. My older son and his daughter are very difficult teenagers.
My husband was arrested for sexually abusing my daughter. My daughter's counselors both say that she wants us to be a family again she just wants him to get help.
I am 24 years old and I have three children I am not married and have just recently became saved. He recently left me because he said I was trying to be someone that I am not.
What would you do if a gay youth wants to be with a youth worker or youth director sexually? In some ways they have they have let him know that.
I heard about inflated self-esteem. As a teacher, I would be interested in learning more, because we have become a society that is not allowing our students to experience failure.
Could you please enlighten me and my wife on the mosh pit thing. We are a little unsure of it.
How do I deal with a husband who has a drug addiction to marijauna, says he can quit and doen't have a problem, won't go to counseling?
I would like advice on how to react to just finding marijuana in my 9th grade daughter's room. Any ideas?
How can I use scripture to empower youth to face their future with confidence?
All my life I've grown up around Christians but at the moment I'm going through a lot of stuff. Sometimes I don't know if I want to continue the faith.
What is the normal protocal when a new youth pastor is called?
We live across the street from my in-laws. In my opinion they have been "emotionally divorced" for years. I am concerned that my two daughters that who are 7 and 11 will be affected by their lifestyle.
The teacher cannot lead the group so she's asked for my help (because my daughter really has shown an interest in participating in this group) along with one other parent to become leaders. The problem is that we don't know how to begin.
Our church youth group seems to find it acceptable to have the youth group kids eat foods that make them sick & they think it's funny.
My 14 year old daughter has been asked to go to the Homecoming dance by a 14 year old boy. Is allowing her to go really giving her permission to date, and, really opening the flood gates for more invitations from this boy?
I am a soon-to-be youth worker, but I'm currently working as a part-time babysitter/tutor for 2 kids. Their mother has asked ME to teach her kids about God.
I have a very good friend that is going through a rough period in her marriage. She has talked to her husband about her unhappiness. She has been coming to me for some advice, I am not married. It is hard to give her the "right" answers.
A few months ago my daughter was cutting herself on and burning herself. I am really concerned about her, within the past 3 months she has gained over 20 pounds and she now weighs 198 pounds. She is always sleeping, and she gets depressed easily.
I have a 17 year son who is "doing" nothing. He refuses to be part of the family and daily chores. He is not doing school work anymore (homeschooled). I can not take another thing away from him.
I have 8 year old twins that have never been to a funeral and their grandfather who they were very close to passed away. Do I take them to the funeral?
I am a youth leader and one of my teens has let me know that she is pregnant. The person that got her pregnant is a grown man. She is afraid to tell her parent because of what may happen to her and him.
My daughter (a senior )has a trend that she shows interest in a guy then withdraws from the guy and the friendship. She can't tell them face to face but just refuses to return their calls.
My husband and I are youth ministers and we have a young man in our group who was in an accident in February and is now paralyzed from the waist down. We are excited that he is faithful to attend church but our dilemma is finding games that are fun for th
I know, understand and apply God's will concerning sex before marriage. So I know that that's out of the question as far as God's concerned. However, I don't know how God feels about the grey areas between kissing/hugging and sex.
My 14 year constantly says we don't love her. My husband is not one to show a lot of affection or say, "I Love you". She is acting out. What would you suggest?
I have a vision for the youth in my area. could you be of help?
What do I do when my 11 year old tells me she wants me to divorce her dad? Yes, we have been having problems and she has come right out and told me that she hates her dad.
My husband died approximately a year ago; it seems that since that time my 16 year old daughter is really questioning my authority.
My life is in turmoil right now. I not sure if I will be able to be fully happy right now. I'm always worrying if I will be alright and will be able to live a good life.
What is it that makes a "bad word" bad? Like cuss words. It seems that they don't really have a meaning, they're just labeled as "bad".
A group of girls and I have recently started a bible study group at our school. We have been taking turns speaking and next Tuesday it is my turn. I am having trouble putting something together.
I have been asked to start up a mens ministry at our church and some of the men have expressed a desire to do some Father/Son and/or Father/Daughter mission work.
I'm a youth worker in community that has seen at least 8 suicides in the last 3 months in one school. What would be the best way to approach the school system to offer help?
What is the real meaning of Halloween, the behind the scenes one that Satan tries to mask with deceiving others with dressing up in costumes with funny characters, evil characters, animals, and etc.
I have a son age 12 and this is his first year in middle school. Today I emailed his teachers and to find out that he has been very difficult to handle in the sense he is talking in class and not completing his homework.
I have 4 teenagers who do not believe in God and do not believe in donating their time in helping others. I would like to sign them up in a volunteer program so that at least they are doing something to help another human being.
If a Christian commits suicide, do they still go to heaven?
My girlfriend and I have a great relationship. However, her best friend seems to always be "there". If we want to go to the movies, go eat, whatever, she always wants to come along.
Do you think that she should tithe first, and then pay the bills, and trust that God will supply for her, or pay the bills, and keep her promises to her debters, and then whatever's left tithe?
My wife and I have three daughters and our oldest has ADD. Can you direct us to some information and or counseling that is affordable?
I have a 5 year old boy that is witnessing his father being drunk most of the time. What would be the best thing to do in dealing with this situation?
What is the Christian Creed?
How do I deal with my friends who will no longer talk with me because I was selected as homecoming princess and one of the football players likes me and I like him?
I am very concerned about my grandaughter because she only wants to wear black and red. She likes the spike jewelry and seamingly all the things that the so called Gothic wear.
A group of 12 have been doing a weekend evengelism on the streets of our community and we are running into parents not trusting the leadership capabilities.
Raising children in a blended family and trying to enforce household rules, morals, values, and beliefs is very difficult when in the child's mind they have another choice.
How do you join a church? I've been a Christian for 11 years, and now I would like to go to church.
I really think this is an awesome minisrty and believe I have a calling to do some kind of work in this area. I appreciate any help.
My pastor was asking us if we knew how to get a non-Christian to become a Christian.
My middle daughter is going through a problem about what her body weight should be and her perceived image as well as thinking she can't measure up to our oldest daughter's success.
When people say that they have 'found' Jesus or God, what does it really mean?
I have parents of teens in our Youth Ministry always ask me for help in letting go and giving their children more freedom as they get older.
A close friend (male) of my daughter, who is only a sophmore in highschool, has been staying with friends because neither of his parents want him. How can I help him understand how much God loves him?
My 10 yr old daughter loves church and attends with me regularly. My husband and my 13 yr old boy do not. It is a huge fight if me or my husband try and make my son go to church.
I was adopted at birth so I have no memories what so ever. I'm curious to find out about my background as well as who I am. What should I do?
I am trying to start up a youth program in a new church. Can you give some guidence on starting a youth ministry in a small, newly established church?
My father died last month. How do I tell my children if he went to heaven or not, for I don't know.
Basically, my youth group has 2 teenagers and their friends won't come. How can I get their friends and others to come?
We just brought our 19 year old son home from college because he was not attending classes and was heavily involved in alcohol/marijuana use. I believe we failed to give him any coping skills and are at a loss.
Can a Christian marry again after divorce or is it adultery?
I want to try to start some sort of parent ministry, but I'm limited on time and human resources. Do you have any programming ideas/resources that would save some time and help us plot a course in this direction?
My son is 7 years old and has trouble with self control. This has caused serious issues at his school. What can I do to help him understand how important self control is?
I am a grandparent and recently became the legal guardian of my two grandsons ages 12 and 9. I am struggling with the decision whether I should go back to work or to retire and be a stay at home parent.
My husband and I have been married for 3 years. He has developed an addiction to crack cocaine.
In my church some members along with me where assigned to work with the youth in our church. It got so frustrating for me the fact that I didn't know what activities to do with them, to the point that I decided to give up that privilege.
Does God still love me even though I want to take away the gift of life he gave me? And I harm the body he gave me by cutting and not eating.
Am I being selfish if my friend and I make plans to go places together and she always changes them and either blows me off or just decides last minute that we are going to change our plans?
Recently I became a self-cutter. Will God ever forgive me for hurting myself? What do I do to stop myself from this?
We have a 19 year old that we have struggled with for the last two years. He has a ongoing drug/alcohol problem which he now is on 5 year probation, which he doesn't think is a problem.
My son is very strong willed. He wants what he wants when he wants it and he does not know how to accept the word "No".
How does God feel about you after you have had an abortion?
One of our neighbors passed away suddenly two nights ago while in the hospital. Do you have any resources you can direct me to that might be of some help to this family?
If Christ said "No one comes to the Father but through me" then why do so many religions claim to be the only way to Heaven?
God has placed a young man in my life. he is in much pain, due to a back problem and is on various medications. He is very stubborn. Can you help me and his parents with this problem?
I work as a counselor in a middle school. A parent recently e-mailed me with a situation she a having with her 6th grade son.
How do I pursue a Christ-like mind?
My child has forged my signature on a note from school.
My question is how do I keep peace in my home when there is constant conflict between my husband and 2 teenage daughters?
My husband and I have allowed our son to skateboard and over the past 3 years it has become more and more a part of his life and his self image.
I am interested in beginning a ministry at my church for families of teens to work together to do a variety of mission projects.
I am a recovering drug addict and alcoholic and I have been clean 6 months. I have been saved for two years But I had trouble staying sober until now. I finally figured out I can't and God can and I'm willing to let him.
I need information concerning Pokemon & Yu-Gi-Oh. I have an 11 year old son who is quite fascinated with these
To what extent do you believe the Lord will help me lose weight? This is a very difficult struggle for me.
My 9 year old son is questioning his salvation and hits both myself and his mom when he gets angry or raises his hands to hit. He's currently home schooled.
I found out my friend and I like the same guy. What should I do?
I am considering suicide although I know that it is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
For a long time my son's passion was to play high school baseball. Now that he's about to turn 15, it seems like he's become apathetic, not only to baseball, but everything.
My son cheated for the first time on a test and I am disappointed in him. How do I handle this problem in a Godly way, but yet firmness?
My son is very angry a lot. When he gets angry he gets violent and will hit his brother, like slap him in the face or he will hit me (his mother) and use profanity
I am disappointed that my daughter's middle school hosts a dance each month (7th & 8th grade) they are well supervised, however I would like suggestions for other social events that would help the children develop healthy relationships.
My 22 year old son is a Christian who has fallen into a bad trap with non-Christian roomates, who have encouraged him not to be close to us and our church. Recently, he got into trouble with the law and his roommates set him up.
I just received a phone call from my 11 year old daughters principle. She has been writing notes to a boy expressing her need and desire to engage in "French-Kissing".
I go to church and I pray and everything but I feel like I have a one way relationship with God. He's not talking back to me...not answering my prayers. Is what I'm feeling wrong?
I married at man who is 14 years older than me and I have 2 step daughters. One is 13 & the other is 16. The problem is the younger one still lives with her mother and she has no boundaries at all.
Our 18 year old daughter has no friends that are Christians. She has one friend that she hangs out with a lot who is very selfish, sleeps with her boyfriend...
My 17 year old daughter ran away from our home due to not wanting to follow the house rules and boundries. How do we each handle the events when our oldest pops in and out of our lives at random?
My fiance has been divorced from his previous wife a little over a year. He has 2 beautiuful children from his previous marrige that I love very much. The hardest part is coping with the fact that I'm going to have to accept his ex-wife as a part of this.
I need some good ideas on teaching today's youth about Christ, Christmas and how it impacts us today v. the tradition.
One of my best friends and I have been apart for some time. We didn't fight, but she had many attitudes that I didn't like. Should I get into her life again despite everything she did to me?
We are having a lot of problems with our 15 year old daughter. We can't seem to get through to her. We have done everything we can think of. Could you please help us with our daughter?
How do you get over a grandpa's death?
I was abused sexually from the time of 15 to 21. I know make myself throw up and sometimes I just eat too much. Why do I do it and how do I stop?
About a month ago my youth group broke all trust while on a group outing. I have explained to them that they have to rebuild trust and they have excepted this challenge.
My daughter who is 14 would like a cell phone but I really don't see a need for one. When do you feel a teenager is ready for one?
If God knows that a person is going to commit suicide, then why doesn't he prevent it.
I need help with finding out some information on religious laws.
My 20 year old daughter lives at home but will not do anything to help out. She will not clean, she only works part time at night.
I am a 6th grade teacher in a private school. I have a student who is boy crazy and wrote avery explicit letter of sexual content, to a boy.
My son is 17, a senior in High School and is making bad choices of girlfriends and some friends. When they are 17, almost 18, what do you let them handle and what do you handle for them?
How would you counsel parents and students in dealing with interracial dating when the parents are firmly against this practice?
Today, I work with the youth in my home church but, at church I feel like I am doing nothing but showing some kids a good time...and that is not what I am called to do.
How do I help my 16 year old son with anger? He hits walls, himself, his little brother.
What is your advice on marrying while still young and in college?
I have been dating the same guy for over three years. We've broken up a lot, because I wanted to pursue only God, and our relationship wasn't glorifying to the Lord.
I am a single parent, my ex left me & my daughter 12 years ago. How do I handle my 14 year old as a single parent with no other siblings?
Can Christians be posessed by demons?
My 12 year old son is a good kid and gets good grades in school but when it comes to church he gives me a hard time.
How do I help my daughter with advice about friends who won't call her or recipicate friendship?
I found out that my 13 year old daughter stole something from a department store yesterday.
I just found out my 16 year old daugther is dating a 19 year old man whom I had forbidden any contact with. We don't seem close anymore and it's as if I'm battling for my relationship with her.
I am a adult that was abused as a child and I beleive that my 15 year old is old enough to understand it, to let her know about it, but I'm unsure about my 11 and 12 year old.
How can I find out how to have a parent and teen retreat?
A couple weeks ago had a rather severe earthquake.Now, our daughter is very anxious about being separated from us. How do I help her work past this fear?
Could you explain to me more about the Battle of Armageddon?
We are having trouble with our 17 year old Senior in High School. We caught him drinking and driving his vehicle.
I feel like I have no purpose. I've been alive for 13 years and I feel like I've accomplished nothing. It feels like my life is useless.
I have a 13 year old grandson who has some issues with adult authority, he has been raised without a dad so far.
Why is life so hard to understand when you have so much confusion? Why is God not awnsering my prayers?
What can be done about an anger that has kept a father and his 17 year old son from speaking for 5 months?
I lead a cell group of 10, 12 year old boys. Is attention span short for this age or is it my lack of control of the group?
I want to invite my mom, dad, and brother to come with me to church, but I don't know how to ask them. They mock me for going. How should I go about asking them to come?
I was dating this guy for about a year but we broke up because he went out ot town for college. We still talk and we realized that we still want to be together. He is a Christian but now my mom won't allow me to date him again.
During a discussion, he mentioned that it seemed like a waste of time to go to college and get a degree since he feels he's probably going to die before he's 30. Is this just an excuse? Could he be scared of other things and not know how to communicate t
My boyfriend just asked me to marry him and my fiance's mom and step dad and I can not get along. I have gone to them as God has commanded and it did not work, I am not sure what else to do and it is putting a big strain on our relationship.
For the events that will be held at the Church, what are some effective ways of sponsoring and promoting this event into the homes of the unchurched kids and into the community?
I have a friend who started cutting herself and I'm not sure how I can help her. Please help me help her.
I have a friend, they had a baby about 3 months ago. The wife of my friend is so attached to this baby (which is a good thing) that she won't let her out of her sight. She won't trust anyone with her baby.
Our youth group was planning on going to Mexico this summer to serve., But, with the threat of terrorists and the fear of the latest airlines, it might be considered to volunteer our efforts within the states! Any suggestions?
I am beginning to have a challenge with my seven year old - maybe the real challenge is with me. I find myself really sitting hard on him.
My son has been bullied at school lately and this week stood up to a kid and hit him. My son ended up being the one in trouble and got suspended.
I am a youth pastor. I will like biblical information on the issue of death penalty and how to start a disussion.
Recently, a young man(16 years old) in my church youth group confronted me and said that it seemed nobody in our group accepts or wants him around anymore. The boy is talking about leaving the church. I don't want him to leave.
I've liked this guy for about 2 years. Right now I don't exactly know what my relationship with him is. The thing is...I think about him non-stop.
My son has become very interested in a card game. The name of the game is Magic. I would really appreciate you opinion on this game.
I am a young female that is attracted to older females, sometimes 20 years older than myself. I think it is their maturity that most attracts me to them. But I don't want to live that lifestyle.
My daughter is 11 years old and her father and I seperated twice and the second time for about 5 years before we divorced recently. She had hopes of us getting back together, as did we, but it just didn't happen.
My 10 year old son carries around a lot of anger. He treats his brothers and especially his sister with hatred. He is constantly getting into fights at school and has already had a Saturday school.
My son is 17 1/2 yrs old. He does not go to school. Does not work and runs the street with his friends. He smokes marijuana and people call the house that he owes them money. My husband wants to throw him out.
Our youth are involved into a very deep study program with no outings and activities. The kids are bored and don't want to attend youth group. Am I wrong in not taking them, or should I make them go?
I am trying to put together something that would help me stress the importance of guarding our reputations for Christ. Can you help?
What does it mean to be saved?
How do I get the youth in my church to be more excited about bringing their friends to church related activities? We have the same 5 kids at every function.
Is there anything wrong with current country music? I was just wondering if there was anything wrong with it, beacuse I like some of it.
My 12 year old son is falling away from his faith. He won't go with us to church or Sunday school, participate in devotions, etc.
My older son came home one day from his youth group meeting one night, and asked me a question, "Mom, is it okay with God to pierce your body? One of the youth leaders have his nose pierced, and my group leader pierced her tougue."
I am having problems with a 14 yr. old daughter I am reading some of your articles and I notice the 3R's rules without relationship causes rebellion. How can you have a relationship with someone if they don't want it?
I need to fix our youth room at our church and can not find any ideas. Do you have any?
I'm a youth pastor, and I've been meeting with parents (of teens) on a quarterly basis. My goal is to somehow create discussion among the parents. Discuss real issues they and their kids face. Can you help me accomplish this by giving me some tips?
I am a parent of a 13 year old and I feel that the majority of the responsibility of exposing her to a relationship with Jesus is up to me, but I feel that our youth group is highly lacking in this area. How can I graciously and tactfully bring this to
I am a single parent of two children. I have recently ended a 17 month relationship with a Christan male friend due to my daughter's constant attitiude problems towards him.
I am a single mom. I've been divorced about 5 years and have dated some throughout that time. I met a Christian man at church in June and have been dating him since then. My youngest daughter, age 14, is having difficulty accepting this relationship.
Recently, my son's mother started suggesting to him that he come and live with her. My son is now very focused on this and at times has become rebellion in hopes of going and living with her.
My 14 year old daughter is choosing not to go to some classes at school. She has gotten in "trouble" twice in the past few months. Anyway, my 14 year old has a dog (a lab). Is it wrong for me to tell her I will find her dog a new home?
I am a small group leader for 8th grade girls. Last night a girl who's a new Christian confided that she has let boys finger her. She know this is wrong, and feels dirty. She says she doesn't know why she lets this happen.
I am a single mother with 3 sons. I am trying to find a mentor for my children. Can you help?
My husband and I are ministering at a couples retreat and need some ideas.
We are having major problems with our 12 year old adopted son. Do you have knowledge of any youth camps or boys ranches we could look into? We live in Colorado.
I have been following the information on the upcoming movie by Mel Gibson,
The Passion of the Christ
. Since this movie is rated "R" I am intrested in finding out your views on how age appropriate this movie is.
Can you give me some info on any kind of book or whatever resource on parenting your grandchildren? My husband and I are once again raising our 2 granddaughters ages 11 and 7.
No one understands me no one sees me the way I see myself. My friends seem to leave me out on purpose, and one is a jerk.
I need clean jokes and/or stats for openings in youth group.
My folks and I have differnet views on some movies and singers. What should I do?
I have a very close friend and her 15 year old daughter is paralyzed by fear. She takes hours to shower - she's afraid shes not rinsed. She can't sleep because she is afraid doors aren't locked, she can't go outside because too many germs.
My youth coordinator will be leaving my church soon. What type of verse can I use to encourage and thank him for these few years of guidance etc.?
We used to have kids every other week until last April when they decided they just wanted to come every other Thursday to Sunday. It broke my husband's heart to think they did not want to be with him.
I am looking for a discipleship program for teens similar to Barry St. Clair discipleship.
I have two daughters, 14 & 16. It seems like the 16 year old has enough conscience for 2 people, while the 14 year old has none.
Do you know of an appropriate resource for an 11 year old boy on puberty issues?
I would like to know more about what our LORD thinks about lesbianism. . . Know someone real close to me who says she is this way and would like to help her get closer to The LORD.
My 14 year old daughter hs ben very involved in church and has demonstrated a great faith and desire to do what is right. She is a very good girl but has recently been spending most of her time with two girls who are not Christians and who are involved i
My son is 13 years old and for the past two school years he has just not done his assignments. I have tried discipline, yet it just gets worse. He is intelligent, and it grieves me deeply. How can help him?
I suspect my son has began to masturbate. I don't feel that is godly especially since the stuff I see on him since it began. I have spoken to my husband and he is concerned about damaging him if not approached in the right way.
Does the Bible say anything about having to marry a virgin?
I just found out last Sunday that my almost 19 year old son and his girlfriend are pregnant. I need advice and encouragement please.
Our 16 year old son believes that he has found true love. How can parents help their children seek God's timing for serious relationships?
My question is how do I show people my true identity?
I am struggling with attraction to fornicate or worse - adultery. I know the right answers of how both are sin, but it doesn't seem like enough motivation to stop pursuing or entertaining those ideas.
We recently hired a new preacher at our church. The pastor that was there before has started a new church about 6 miles from ours. He has encouraged our youth to come to 'his' church, and some of them have left our church to go there.
I am a single mother of three children ages 16,13 and 7. My children have been through a lot with our seperation from their father who has been having an affair with a woman off and on for the last 7 years.
This is my daughter's second year of public school. She has very few Christian friends, if any. How can she survive at school without feeling isolated or picked on?
How can I make a lazy youth group be active and willing to do something coming from themselves?
My mom has been struggling an addiction to prescription drugs for a few years now. Back in August she was sent to a drug rehab for 5 days. The bad thing is I don't feel she has changed any and I feel she is still doing it.
My daughter is 6 years old and is enrolled in a Lutheran school in 1st grade, she loves her teacher, she won't admit to any problems with her fellow classmates. Suddenly last Wednesday she refused to go to school saying she doesn't want to go.
We have two of our young people that are in a relationship, and he is just getting older (out of the youth) and she is still in the youth. They insist on going on with their relationship even though his parents forbid them being together.
I have been having an issue with my son who is almost 9 with listening. I have tried numerous disciplines and am unable to get through to him. He isn't disrespectful and doesn't back talk. He just will not do what I ask him.
My son is 19 years old, shy of 20 and he has problems with drugs, although he thinks he is in control and can't find a job, of which I believe may be self esteem issues. I don't know how to help him.
My teenage daughter does not communicate with me at all. I don't mean in the normal way that teenagers don't communicate with their parents. I mean not at all.
I really like this boy, and I think he likes me too, but the reason we haven't talked about dating is because we live far away from each other, how would I go about taking this?
I've fallen away from God, now I'm on drugs. Now what do I do?
My 14 year old daughter is very out spoken and very rude she feels she should be able to say exactly what is on her mind and say it when and where she wants and how and has exactly no manners about it.
Can you tell me anything about a band called "Metallica"? My 16 year old daughter wants to go to one of their concerts with some friends from school.
I am at a Christian college right now and we are all under a "life together covenant." In this covenant it says we are not aloud to drink at all.
I have a friend who was molested by her uncle who recently died. She asked me how, if and when she should tell her mother (the uncle's sister) about the incident.
My son IS the bully. It seems like this is a sporadic thing, and he's not mean to one kid in particular.
I would like to know different ways our kids can serve the Lord?
I am a Christian mom with a son who has been diagnosed with A.D.H.D. I have resources (mostly books) to help me understand and manage this hardship. However, I feel as if I have made no real strides in the past three years since he was diagnosed.
How do you get your wife involved with your ministry even when she is working 40 hours a week? (I have seen youth pastors with this problem.)
My parents recently got divorced, and my mom's already dating. I'm not sure if im okay with this. How do I confront my mom and tell her that im not really ok with her dating yet?
My dad molested me for 7 years. I know it says in the bible to forgive others. But my councelor said not to fogive him. This frusterated and confused me, should I forgive him or not?
I'm a single Mother of 4 children. My question is how can I deal with my boys. I can't teach them to be men.
I am a single mother rainsing a 16 year old. I am at my wits end with this age. Any helpful advice for dealing with mood swings and selfishness?
I liked your 52 Family Devotional Ideas, but I have 2 and 3 year olds, what can I do for family devotions to include and specifically for them?
I am looking for some scriptures that prove that Satan was an angel. I have a Mormon friend that believes that Jesus and Satan were brothers and I'm trying to witness to him.
If you have been involved in masturbation does that mean that you have lost your virginity?
I have a friend that dosen't believe in God and I need some facts on why he should.
There are two girls that I like, they both live about the same distance away from me, but one goes to the same school and church as me and the other dosen't. How should I pick which one to date?
My daughter is very strong-willed and very opinionated and thinks that her way is always right without wanting to listen to mine. How do I help her to understand and be more open minded to what I teach her?
Are there any Christian chatrooms for teens, preteens, kids, or anything as an alternative to Central Chat?
How is it that scientists say dinosaurs were here thousands of years before humans, yet God created all the creatures in a seven day period?
My date and I are looking for Christian dating material leading us to Christian marriage. She's divorced twice, me three times, we're both highly concerned not to ever experience divorce ever again.
Please tell me how parents can reach their teenage daughters. I would like to see an outline for this question. Thanks.
Our son will be 18 soon and has informed us that he will be an adult and will no longer have to abide by our rules anymore. WE know that is not how it goes, but how do we approach this with him? What are fair rules for an 18 year old?
I was a part of a ministry that literlly fell apart around me a few years ago. I was left shocked and wondering what happened. It left me bitter toward church. Not God just church.
Should boyfriends and girlfriends be allowed to go on vacation with each others families? Both are 16
I would like to know of a website that can help some of my Sunday School teachers understand some of the language, terms, lingo, etc. that our youth use today?
I have a 9 year old son that has very bad temper. When he gets upset or angry he hits whatever is close (whether it be his sister or a car, etc.)- never parents. He got upset at the ballpark the other day and pushed his best friend down and hurt him.
I am having trouble coming up with different ways to discipline my children. I am recently married and am now the father of 4 children. Ages are 13,11,8, and 3. My 11 year old son is getting into trouble all of the time.
I am a divoriced father with 2 teenage daughters who moved out on me back to their mother when they found out ai was getting re-married. Although thier mother had an affair that ended our marriage.
My husband and I have not been intimate for about 2+ yrs. He says he wants "it" but does not make the move on me. I have never been the one to start things. It seems very hard to start now after soooo long! Do you have any suggestions for me?
I have a daughter who just turned 15. Although this isn't the first time, I woke up around 2:00 am to find her not in her bed sleeping.
How can I get my 2 1/2 year old to listen or do something or NOT DO something when he ignores me? How do I handle disciplining him when he yells, screams and throws a tantrum?
I am a parent of a 13 year old boy. How can I get him to care about himself, and the decisions he makes? When he is disciplined at school, he thinks it's a "joke".
I have a 16 year old son who became a Christian this past Fall. His girlfriend is not a Christian and sometimes keeps him from seeing his Christian friends. Over the past 3 months he has started wearing black clothing, dying his hair black, etc.
We have a very challenging teen. We have tried everything. Are there any resources or financial assistance that can help us get our teen on the right track?
What do you do if you suspect promiscuous behavior from your teen because of some overheard conversation with friends on the phone? How would I approach this concern?
My son tells me his best friend often asks to borrow his homework to copy. He reluctantly does so, but knows it is not right. How should he respond to his friend?
I need advice on rules for a 20 year old living at home - how not to treat him as a child anymore.
What do you do about a husband's sister who constantly (sneakingly) tries to undermine what we are trying to instill into our children?
What is the most effective tool to rebuild trust and openness in a marriage. I want to work on our marriage. Anything you can do to help?
My son is 6 years old and will not open up to me on anything and it's hard to talk to him when he will not tell me anything.
I have a niece who is 17, and pregnant. She has a 23-24 year old boyfriend, who threatens to kill himself if she dosen't get an abortion.
My son 16 year old son wants to quit the baseball team. Do I let him quit or encourage him to stick with it?
My question is how do I get my 10 year son to behave more responsibly?
My 19 year old that no longer lives at home wants "little" or "no" relationship with me. What can I do to "mend" and "fix" the years and hurt and pain between us?
My son will turn 13 soon. What is the best advice, as a parent that I could give him as he approaches this new stage of his life?
Any suggestions on how to approach an adult child about salvation? My 22 year old son, was raised in church and was active in youth group. He had a bad experience in youth group and now totally rejects church.
As a child my daughter was very happy go lucky/strong willed. Now 21, and in college, she doesn't accept advice or "being told what to do" well at all.
I am having problems with my two sons, ages 2 1/2 (almost 3). They are into everything!
I was wondering if you have any information on the subject of school bullies. I have a granddaughter who will be seven years old in May and is on the receiving end of an other girl who is bullying her.
My husband is currently serving in Iraq and he will miss my son's graduation, and other important events. My son has become very bitter and resentful of our situation.
I'm a new youth pastor. What are some good questions to ask youth to get to know them?
How long did it take Noah to build the ark, and where can I find it in the Bible?
How do I teach the youth to deal with bullies in school, in a Christian manner but also not being pushed around or even beat up in cases?
Last month my boyfriend and I had sex for the first time for the both of us. Now, I feel so guilty about it.
Recently our church has split. Our 14 year old daughter has found a new church with her school friends. Should we be trying to get connected where she is going? A 2 church family doesn't seem right somehow?
I have a friend who is 17 and is smoking pot. We are dating now and I want to stick with him through thick and thin. I need advice on how to help him quit.
Is it okay for Christians to attend the prom?
My teenage son (15) has always been a little over weight. However in the past year he has become a compulsive eater and has gained a lot of weight.
How do I know if my teen is in trouble? (teenage depression/suicide)
My 17 year old son is a HS varsity wrestler constantly using his strength to scare his younger 16 year old brother, he is not a gentle spirit, always loud and boisterous.
My son is 11 yrs old. He has an attitude problem. Always fights with his 10 year old sister. Gives my husband (stepdad) a hard time and he don't respect us as parents.
I need some information on how to find out what your spiritual gift is.
I'm preaching a series on family and relationships, and doing one specifically on honouring parents - specifically when they aren't that good.
This last week I suspected my 18 year old daughter of being high and I need some tips on approaching/confronting her.
Do you have any advice for stepfathers? My husband and my 13 year old son are having problems. My husband is not affectionate with him at all.
I have an 18 year old daughter who has become verbally abusive and threatening to me. She is nearing the end of senior year but may not graduate because of frequent unexcused absences. She is very angry all of the time.
My 17 year old daughter is going through a lot of struggles right now. One of the struggles is that my daughter does not feel comfortable going to youth group anymore she says they make her feel uncomfortable and no matter what she will not go.
I have been asked to lead a group of young adults on the subject of "Grief" in relation to losing a loved one (mostly that of a family member). So, I was wondering what information you might have that would help me in discussing this subject with others.
My 17 year old son has been seeing someone for the past year. She is very manipulative and verbally abusive. He wants to leave home once he turns 18.
My 16 old daughter put the fear in me this morning; she left the house around 3:00AM. When I went to her room at 6:00AM she was gone, her bedding had been stuffed with pillows so that I wouldn't noticed she'd been gone.
My 7 year old niece is complaining about being fat. She has gotten a little chunky over the last year. What can I say to her when this comes up?
How do I get a 23 month old to stay in her big girl bed, without losing my cool?
Our 16 year old daughter goes to school, church several nights a week, has a part time job, and we do expect her to babysit her brother and do household chores. Are we expecting too much of her?
Do you have any encouraging words to share with graduating 8th graders from a Christian school, many of whom will be going their separate ways for high school.
Well I want to get closer to God but every time I try it seems that I'm pulling away from Him. How can I get closer to Him?
I work at my church with many kids in High school, what are some ways I can gain their confidence in helping them solve their problems as a teen.
I had a friend tell me that when I start to date, that somewhere in the bible it says that I should give my attention to my spouse, girlfriend etc before giving my attention to my daughter. Can you help me find where it says this.
How can I discipline my passively rebellious, lying, fourteen year old daughter without destroying her character/confidence?
As a youth leader how do I counsel my members on dealing with their homosexual friends? When do you cross the line from loving the person and hating the sin to condoning activities you know are wrong?
I have heard from several people that there has been physical evidence to support things described in the bible. I was just wondering if this was true and if so where I could find information on these findings?
I am having difficulty with my 7 year old son. He whines, cries, and complains everytime I sit down with him to study verses.
My daughter ran away about 3 weeks ago (not the first time). This occurred after her father and I took her car away, and me telling her that if she did not want to go by the rules she could not come back.
What do you know about Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA), what is your take or opinion?
What do you do if you have a friend that is an atheist and you are starting to strongly dislike him?
This is hard for me to admit, but about once or twice a day for the last month, two months I have been coming home from school, and I would eat a decent meal and let that go down and then I binge.
How can I help my teenagers choose music that will be appropriate to listen to?
I have a "going into Jr. High" child and any support would be wonderful to keep us all going strong in the Lord. We will be changing from private to public school.
I am a youthworker, and while my large church doesn't normally address modesty with the students, I want to address it with the girls in my small group.
I would like more information on teens cutting themselves.
I can't get my 3 and 4 year old to pick up their toys. Any suggestions?
How do you keep your teenage guys involved in our church youth group - when their interest is no longer there?
Why do friendships just end for no real reason? Why does keeping friends tend to be harder in Jr. High than in any other time in our lives?
My parents set way to many restrictions on me. The more rules, the more I want to rebel.
Over the years my husband and I have both hurt each other from time to time, which I suspect is normal, but I have constructed this wall up around me and as I have drawn closer to God, he is moving me to dismantle this wall.
How do I tell my parents that I have had sex with my non-Christian girlfriend? We are not married and ever since, I have felt so ashamed and not not sure what to do.
My husband always asks, why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
Do you have an article about the differences in girls and boys, emotionally, phyically, etc.?
My 4 year old daughther asked me if God and Jesus were the same person....and I am not really sure how to answer this.
My 14 year old daughter is pregnant. What do we do?
My daughter is 7 years old, and she was asking me where babies come from. What should I tell her and how much should I tell her?
My friend has been divorced for over a year now and his son gets very upset when either he or his mother exchange custody. Any sugestions would be welcomed.
I am a military wife with three kids, and are seeking you advice in how to cope with deployment especially for the children.
My husband is on medication and we have not had "intimacy" in our relationship for a couple of years. Any suggestions?
My daughter is 15 years old and a freshman in high school. She has always been a very good student with a great personality, but this year we have seen some negative changes in her personality.
I am desperately in need of your advice. My sixteen year old daughter has had sex with a boy she says she in love with.
I'm not sure how to talk to my six-year-old son about his privacy and ownership of his body. What is the best way to approach this?
Lately my 12 year old daughter has been so disrespectful, she rolls her eyes at me and gives me smart mouth comments. Is this normal?
Because of an affair my husband had, we are getting divorced. He refuses to give me child support and he tries to buy my children by purchasing expensive equipment for them and clothing which they do not need. What can I do?
My 18 yr. old daughter just told us last night that she has met a boy on-line that she would like to meet in person. What are some safe guidelines for this situation?
What should you do if you've had sexual intercourse with a girl, and the relationship is now ruined?
I'm the mother of 2 boys, 8 and 10. Do you have any suggestions on how I can encourage them to quit arguing so much?
I attend a small church with about 20 youths, and the majority are girls. Is it a good idea for me do bonding and fellowship outings for the guys like I do for the girls, or will it be too awkward?
I have recently had to have a sex talk with my 9 year old son. Additionally, he recently lost a tooth and I am now faced with telling him the truth about Santa Claus, Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. Any advice?
I was wondering who should be primarily responsible in the marriage for keeping the romance alive. Is that the husband or the wife's role?
I have a son who is 17. I have just learned that he has failed his Jr. year. How can I can I approach this situation with love yet I need to get my point across, now all of his friends will be Seniors and graduate next year but he will not.
My parents and I get into a lot of fights about just about anything. I always feel that they never want to hear my side of the story and that always they always punish me for little things.
Is there a biblical basis for youth groups? Why are churches so interested in splitting up the families at church?
Our son is 18 and a recent high school graduate. His standard weekend curfew has been 12:00. Should we extend his curfew so he feels more adult but still has rules in our house?
I need help in learning how to handle my mother in law. She has never let go of my husband and to be honest, she's very rude to me.
My daughter almost 14. She is always angry at me. She refuses to discuss anything with me, she sits in the back seat of the car, she actually hates me.
I am looking for a small group study that might help our our kids transitioning from jr. high to high school. Any suggetions?
I am a youth worker, and I am told that I am not allowed to be alone with students, which I fully understand, but how do I continue to develop that relationships without creating or causing legal problems?
We have a 14 yr. old daughter who is very "mouthy" & defiant one minute, then "sweet" as sugar the next. We have tried counseling, but after 4-5 sessions she refused to go.
Do you have any good advice for parents who have ADD (or ADHD) teens/kids? What about books? Do you know of any good resources on this topic?
Our 15 year old son refuses to follow our house rules. Is it wrong to tell him he is not welcome in our home until he learns to follow our rules and be respectful?
My 8 year old son has a dear friend in his class whose parents are lesbians. My son has wanted to spend the night with them, and I am a bit uncomfortable with this. Do you have an opinion on it?
I am blowing it as a mom! I feel that I reacted & overreacted to the things that he's doing in such a way that it has built a wall between my son and I.
How can I stop liking a boy that is not "good" for me?
We homeschooled 4th -5th grade but put them in a public middle school for 6th. After a few months of school he hated it and has begged us to homeschool him again. How do I help him cope?
My husband never expresses his faith. He doesn't get involved in the church and he does not pray that I know of. What more can I do?
For the past few months I've been wondering more about my birthparents and who I am. What should I do if I find out terrible news about my background? How can I deal with it?
We have a 16 year old who never comes home or call home when she is supposed to. We have tried grounding her - just makes her mad and makes her communicate even less with us.
If my husband has fallen out of church and keeps criticizing me for wanting to be there and staying involved, what am I to do?
I have been having a problem with my children eating their meals. Instead of dinner being a nice time for the family to come together it has become a battle.
After 17 years of marriage, 9 of which were physically abusive, I finally got the courage to leave him. I filed for divorce. How can this be wrong?
My daughter is 17 and she is seeing an 18 year old boy. She has told me that when she is 18 she is moving out and doing what she wants and I will not be able to control her or punish her.
I am a school teacher for the youth (ages 12-18). was wanting to know if you could offer any advice on what I could do to attempt gain control of the classroom?
I am working with a young man who say and believes he is a homosexual. It goes against the word of God, but I am suppose to love him anyway. How am I suppose to handle this situation?
I have an 8 year old son. He complains of boredom at church because they don't get to play.
As youth leader in our church, I have become involved with with two girls in particular. Often the girls have asked me to buy them something to eat because their mom uses her disability income on drugs and cigarettes. What can I do?
I've been having promblems with my family for three years. The real promblem is me and my lying. How do you straighten something out that is this messed up?
I usually do not go to parties or clubs; last weekend I went to my first club. I did not drink, just danced and most of the times I danced with my friends. I was wondering what the bible said about that?
My 17 year old son is going off to college soon. Recently he hasn't wanted to talk at all. In fact, he gets very upset with me when I keep asking what is wrong.
I'm a single parent with two teenagers at home. My children like to have their friends with them 24 hours which leave me to space to cope or advise. What shall I do?
How can I get through to my new husband about the importance for us to set rules and consequences for his teenagers? They are lying to us and are out of control
We have a 17 old daughter that is dating a 19 year old. They are planning to marry when she graduates High School at which time she will be 18. I think the boy is responsible enough but neither one is very mature.
My 4 year old has recently said that he "doesn't like me anymore" in response to a decision I made that he didn't like. I know it won't be long before he says the "I hate you" What should my response be when this happens?
My daughter is 15 and I suspect she may be sexually active. I have talked to her about it and she adamantly denies anything is going on. Should I take her to be examined and would the doctor tell me if she is or not?
I was woundering if someone can help me with my 18 month old daughter? Everytime I pick her up a daycare she throws a tantrum when ever it's time to go home.
I am currently talking to a couple of women in my church about starting a Womens Group, it is highly needed! How can I get started and and where can I get other resourses to start a group?
Can God allow you to meet the one you will end up being with and you actually be in love it and plan to be together with good intentions when your 15 and 16?
We just found out that a 12 year old girl my 10 year old daughter has been growing up with has been having intercourse with her older step brother.
We have a 12 year old Grandaughter. For her 13th birthday her Grandfather and I are taking her someplace special. We would to give her a promise ring and the "promise contract" but cannot find any information about this.
How can I encourage my wife who is an unbeliever to stop smoking?
My 17 year old sister is dating an unbeliever who I believe is not treating her well. Do you have any advice about dealing with the relationship without pushing her away or closer to him?
When I ask my 15 year old son to do something he tells me he is not doing it, or he complains the whole time and if I give him a punishment (like grounding) he tells me he is not staying in the house and leaves?
I believe my 16 year old son is "dipping" tobacco. I want to keep the lines of communication open, but I also sure don't want to sweep this under the rug and ignore the very real addiction.
I am a Christian and there is this girl who goes to my school who is also a Christian. Can you please email me back about ways to build a friendship?
I was reading the article on sexual child abuse. I know that the major majority have been abused. But what if you were falsely accused?
A pastor I heard years ago suggested dads and grandfathers take their daughters/granddaughters on dates at an early age to teach them what they should expect from the young men they will eventually date. Can you give suggestions?
We have a 17 year old daughter who has just confessed to me that she has broken several rules related to boundaries with guys, driving, attending a party, lying to us. How do we rebuild the trust? Should there be consequences?
After a divorce and you start dating, when is the appropriate time to introduce your children to your dating partner?
I am trying to teach the teens in my youth group the importance of what they wear, what symbols may be representing. Many of the girls in our youth group wear the playboy bunny logo, on shirts hats, necklaces, etc.
My wife is planning to have a "big" party for my daughter's 18th birthday. She is not a believer and she wants to celebrate it in "style". I feel that as a Christian I should make a stand for spiritual things.
Is it reasonable or not to ask all our adult volunteers to abstain from alcohol as long as they sereve in the student ministry?
My daughter has a real problem with lying and unfortunately I have a hard time telling when she does it. What sort of action or discipline do you advise beyond prayer?
My eleven year old daughter just got her first period. I know that I need to talk to her about sex, but I don't know how to begin.
My 16 year old daughter wants her independence and gets very angry when we try to give her guidance. How can we improve the communication with her?
Do you have any resources in helping your young adult child make a wise decision about marriage?
My wife and I have become foster parents of a 13 year old girl, she has gone trough a lot this past week and I'm wondering if it is too soon to give her house chores?
My daughter will turn 18 soon. I want to be reasonable and do realize her need for independence. How do I enforce the rules of the house?
My husband and I have been married for 3 years and we have 2 children (my step-daughter and our son who is 5 months old). My step-daughter who is 10 years old seems very insecure with herself.
My daughter is 9 and very mature and responsible for her age. I feel she is ready to come home by herself after school for 45 minutes. Can I get some opinions on this?
We've moved into a new neighborhood with our 10 year old son who has become friends with a neighborhood boy the same age. We've been told by other neighbors this boy has been in in some pretty bad trouble. We would appreciate some advice.
I would like to know how to find a internet service that is Christian-based, or at least does not allow access to adult materials.
I am part of a team at my church and we are going to go through the task of picking a youth minister. I am searching for a list of question or some guidelines on how to pick a good youth minister.
What do you do with a 16 year old who behaves as if none of the rules apply to him? Do you have any suggestions?
I was wondering if you have any Christian camps for kids?
What position should my husband take as a step father in dealing with our 14 year old son? Our son has had a hard time accepting our relationship as husband and wife.
Lately a friend of mine has come to me with rumors about my daughter drinking alcohol and sleeping with her boyfriend. I confronted my daughter about what was being said and she denied every one of them. What should I do?
My 11 year old daughter refuses to get up in the morning on time and we end up arguing. I know her horomones are kicking in but I've tried just about everything to get her up in a peaceful manner.
My 14 year old daughter likes a boy who is 17. My husband and I feel this is too much age gap at this age. She is not allowed to date until 16, but they pass notes talking of "love".
How much "prying" should we as parents be doing in our teenagers' emails and cell phone conversations?
I have a 6th grade son who is really slow about doing his homework. He just doesn't stay focused. He has six classes. How do I get him on track?
I have a 13 year old daughter and I am concerned about her. She seems a little immature for 13 but I figure she will grow out of that.
I'm new in my Christian walk and have one teenage girl and one young adult son that are not Christians. How do I minister to them and show them the value of having Christ in their lives?
What is your opinion of the software that records all activity on a computer (ie. email, IM, etc.) to monitor kids? Some think it is an invasion of privacy.
I wanted to get your unbiased perspective on combining Jr. and Sr. High youth ministries.
I am very concerned about my 13 year old daughter. She has gotten into wearing black, weird jewelry, and loves the gothic clothing. She has been raised in the church with Godly beliefs.
When you accept Christ as your personal Savior,do you have salvation right then or do you get salvation by living your life righteous,and when you die then you get the gift?
I have a student that does not know his biological father and wants to know and contact him. He has approached his mother on this issue but she keeps brushing the subject off.
What do I do when our ten year old acts out angrily (becomes out of control )when given a normal consequence?
A friend a work has decided that ending her pregnancy is the best thing for her. As she is a non-believer what can I say to her?
My daughter is in her first year of college and living at home. How much freedom do I give her?
Our 16 yr old daughter is so rebellious with everything. She demands respect before she will give respect.
My daughter was recently "set up" for a prank at a youth group activity which was supposedly to make a point in the lesson.
I just found out that my 9 year old daughter is in a bullying group. I want to stop the friendship with these girls but I don't want to pick her friends.
My 10 year old daughter has made a new friend whose family values do not match ours. How do I not hurt this new girls feelings, yet not allow my daughter to not go over to her house?
I'm really bored with my church. I mean, I agree with everything, but it doesn't feel like it's helping me grow in faith.
What do you tell a non-Christian 14-year old about why he should avoid pornography?
For a third time, my teenage son said a MAJOR expletive - this time, it was AT CHURCH!
How can I find out if the music that my daughter is listening to is appropriate? I can't understand the lyrics and the warning labels are only for extreme stuff
We have a young girl in our youth who is extra friendly with the older men in our church especially the married men and the women of the church have complained.
While doing laundry I found a piece of paper in my 12 year old daughter's pants. It was a drawing of a man and a woman in a sexual position.
Playing poker is fast becoming a favorite pastime of teenagers. How can God's Word be used to refute the hidden dangers and convince my son that it probably does not bring glory to God?
I have a 16 year old daughter who has told me she is gay. Do you have any advice for me?
How can I tell my 16 year old daughter to remain "pure" until marriage, when I wasn't? I was raised in a Christian home and wanted to remain a virgin, but didn't.
I have been divorced for 4 years. I've been dating a wonderful man. My daughters like him, but my 14 year old son does not like him and I don't know why.
Shortly after my boyfriend of 8 months broke up with me, I told God I didn't want Him anymore, that He hadn't done anything for me. Have I lost my salvation?
Do you have any information or contacts on sleep deprivation in young children?
Our marriage is not perfect. There is verbal and physical abuse. The abuse has always been present and I feel real bad because I have let it continue for so long and have exposed my childern to this. I want out now!
I have a 13 month old son. For the past month or so, he's started biting people. What do I do?
I am having trouble stressing the importance of chores and helping out at home to my 17 year old daughter.
I recently began attending a new church. My problem is my husband refuses to go with us and gets really upset when we do go to the new church.
My husband and I have each recently renewed our committment to Jesus after years of being away from the church. My 14yr old daughter who lives with us does not want to attend church or have anything to do with "God".
I'm worried about what could happen if I don't get something to block all the junk from coming through on our computer. Do you know what I need to do or buy to protect my kids?
I've talked with the Pastor of my church about starting a single parent support group in our community because I'm not the only one going through these problems. I don't have any ideas and I've been praying about it.
My daughter is almost 15 and we have always attended church/Sunday school as a family for years. Now she is resistant to go and doesn't click with anyone in her youth group anymore.
Would you recommend sending children to Christian or public school? We see pros and cons on both sides, and have heard mixed opinions from Christians we respect.
My niece is overweight and she was losing the weight but now she has gained it back. Any suggestions?
I have a 14 year old daughter and she has a 13 year old "boyfriend" according to her. They have been writing intimate notes back and forth. So what do I do now?
Should my 14-year-old daughter confront girls who are rude to her and make her feel inadequate?
My husband and our 13-year-old are constantly bickering over restrictions that are placed on him when he has misbehaved either in school or at home. Do I need to seek outside counseling for them?
My husband and I would like to move to another state. We would like advice if would be the best decision since by husband has a 15 yr old daughter who isn't very happy about it. He is worried about what this would do to his teenage daughter.
My question today is about "The Passion". Is there a study or "child's version" out there?
I can not seem to get my 11 year old daughter to listen. I remarried about a year ago, and before that it was my daughter and I alone for almost 10 years.
Our 19 year old daughter is pregnant and her boyfriend wants her to move in with him. Do you have any advice?
I was abused as a child by someone in my family. I'd never told my mom but she read it in a notebook. She asked me who abused me but I don't want to tell her.
Many teens in my youth group are wondering about cd burning and file sharing. Is it wrong or right?
I am writing a skit about having a burden for the lost. My question is what is the scriptual evidence for this?
My 9 year old daughter was molested by her 12 year old female cousin for a period of about 4 years (from about age 4 to age 8). Now she is getting into fights, lying, and rebelling. What suggestons can you offer?
We have two boys (ages 4 and 2). They are both very strong willed and already at their age are not complying with our rules. They just will not do what they are asked. Can you help us?
We recently had a break in at our home and my 12 year old son is really having problems. He says he is disappointed in God. How do I get him through this?
I am the Youth Director at a medium sized, small town church. Recently the parents of my Middle School group are coming to me with complaints about how a female student(11 years old) is dressing-very revealing.
I have been serving as the youth pastor at a small church for two years. I want to see our ministry have a name and once we have a name I want to make a T-shirt. How can I put their creative power to work?
Should parents give their kids a choice as to whether they should attend church or not?
I have a 23 year old son living at home. He doesn't do what he is asked to do as far as household chores are concerned. I am highly frustrated with him.
My 8 year-old daughter has become very involved in being popular. I am concerned about what to do about this.
How much board would be appropriate to ask from my adult children?
I want to know if I can still have friends even while being a firm Christian and standing up to things that are wrong?
I have a question regarding how one can find out about what career path to go down. I am one who is struggling to find out what God wants to do with my life.
Where can I go for ongoing support and encouragement on how to handle problems in a marriage with a non-Christian?
I have a 17 year old son. He has recently started dating a 18 yr old girl. I don't think she is the best influence for him. What do you suggest I do to deal with this situation?
I am a stay at home with 3 children, and I feel like I do so much for my kids but right now I feel like my kids don't appreciate me at all!
I'm newly a part of a blended family. My spouse and I have two seven year olds. What should I do to help the two children feel comfortable in our new family?
My 13 year old daughter just lost her 6 year old brother. He was hit by a car on Christmas day and died the next evening. I'm worried that she is holding in some of her emotions.
I was baptized as an infant. I'm Christian now and I'm 16 years old. I don't know if getting baptized again is the correct thing to do.
An aquaintaince recently lost her 5 year-old daughter to cancer. What can I tell her that she may still see God's love during this difficult time?
In the past few years a lot of my family have suddenly found God and they have all been talking each other and to my wife and me about religion. What bothers me is that they all disagree with each other on some basic religious practices and teachings.
What does the Bible have to say about dating?
I am looking for a book that I can go through with my 14 yr old daugther to help her strengthen her faith and build up a stronger father/daughter relationship.
I have a 5 year daughter who doesn't think God is real. She thinks He is from the story book fairy tales. How do I get her to know that He is real and that she can have a relationship with Him?
My 10 year old daughter is a great kid but I have trouble getting her out of bed and getting herself ready for school and getting things done in a timely manner; any suggestions?
Our 18 year old Christian daughter is staying out until 2-3 AM at the youth pastor's apartment. (He has a roommate).
My daughter (16) has told us recently of some of her friends who are making decisions to sin -- drink, be intimate, doing other questionable acts. Should we tell their parents?
My best friend just lost her 20 year old son who was hit by a car while riding a bike home from work. Could you please suggest some scripture that I could share with her and her husband?
Do you know of a book or article talking about special things to do with your daughter as a sort of right of passage as they turn 13?
I have been married for about 2 years, and I have been having dreams about a male friend, whom I've known for over 12 years. What can I do to prevent these dreams?
Our son,(age 11), has a few friends in our neighborhood who thrive on teasing him and calling him names. What can we suggest to him?
Can you give me thoughts on ADD and medications? The school would like us to get our son checked out. This is something we have always been against.
My husband and I have no kids yet. We have been married two and a half years. Both my husband and I think about how much having kids changes your marriage. What advice do you have to minimize that?
I have a four year old who accepted Christ right before his fourth birthday. Are there any resources for very young new believers and their parents to help?
Our youngest son, 17, has been listening to satanic music, called black metal. But our main concern right now is removing this influence from our son, our home. Any ideas?
How should a mother react when she finds her 12 year old daughter receiving and writing very sexually driven letters to her boyfriend? What steps should she take in this situation?
I have a 8 year old and a 5 year old both are picky eaters. I insist that the whole family sit at the kitchen table during meals,and that is when the problems arise. What should I do?
As a youth worker or church memeber are you obligated to inform non-attending church moms and dads if their teen admits to having sex with another teen?
A 20-year-old friend of mine has been cohabiting with her boyfriend for many months.
My friend is having problems with depression, and has often thought about suicide. She's been like this for about 6 years, and I'm terrified that she might actually do it one day.
My wife and I have a 21 month old daughter-who will not sleep in her own room. We are trying to leave her in her room with the door shut. We were told to let her cry.
My 31 year old daughter, who is the wife of a youth pastor, and mom of 2 adopted boys is going through with breast implant surgery. How can I come to terms with this?
We have an only child, boy, age 8. He refuses to sleep in his bed by himself. He says he is scared.
My 16 year old daughter is listening to a very good friend of hers regarding the Bible not being true and God not being real. What can I do?
It's almost impossible for me to have a relationship with my step daughter. Her mother has made her feel guilty for enjoying her time with me.
I am step mother to a 4 yr. old. We have rules for her to follow when she stays with us. It seems that whenever she doesn't get her way, she begins crying and saying that she wants to go back to mommy's house because mommy let's her have what she wants.
I have been a Youth Pastor for 8 years and find myself struggling to help parents understand how important spiritual development is.
What type of emotional support will my 13 and 10 year old look for from us regarding an upcoming move to another state?
My daughter is at home she is 20, she is in college and not doing good with grades. I need to know how to approach her. She tells me her grades are hers and not mine. Should I let her fail?
I have three young sons all of them are between the ages of 4 and 9. My wife and I seem to have difficulty getting them to listen to us when it comes to cleaning their rooms or just getting them to stop a certain behavior.
I have a five year old and a nine year old and they are constantly fighting! What should I do?
I cheated on my husband and we're working through it. But he says that I act like nothing's wrong. How am I suppose to help him deal with this?
How can I overcome shyness? I think it interferes with my Christian growth. I know fear is not from God. Please help.
I have a 16 year old son who has been wearing symbols like stars with a circle. Is that the sign of the devil?
What is the proper way a husband should pay attention to his wife? I want to know what God's way is, because it has caused fights in our marriage.
Just wondering how scripturally one can support the statement that divorce is a sin. I am married to a divorced man whose spouse commited adultery. Should he never have married again?
What do you feel is more important, having your child with grandparents while working or having the child at daycare in order to have a regular schedule?
I have become friends with two very strong non-believers. If I bring up Christianity we get into a huge fight.
Our 20 yr. old daughter, has lied to us about living with her boyfriend, she moved back in with us in and both started going to church and were engaged and we see more lies, we do not believe they should be married. What can we do as parents?
How do I handle my 15 year old daughter dating a non-Christian? She is very strong in her beliefs and this is quite a surprise for us.
My problem is my oldest boy (15) seems to always be annoyed at the presence of my 9 yr old son. My 9 yr old looks up to his brother and just wants his attention. How can I help my older son to love his brother?
Does going to church makes you a Christian?
As a youth worker, I had a student ask me if having a skull or a flaming skull on his t-shirt or in jewelry is okay to wear?
My ten year old son has been having difficulty sleeping in his own bed the past few weeks. This is a new and very difficult challenge to us and we are not sure what the source of the problem is or exactly how to help him.
My 7 year old son announced today that he wasn't going to eat lunch anymore because he looked in the mirror and saw he was fat. He is 4'4" and 71 pounds. I wasn't sure how to address it.
My very dear friend’s husband (who is 31) was diagnosed less than a year ago with cancer that has now spread. I struggle to support her and give her encouragement. Can you help me to guide her and give her strength?
I'm moving to a new town, I don't know anyone, and I don't think I will fit in at all. I'm also having a difficult time leaving my friends. I'm really confused and am open for any advice.
How do you handle the teen who says he is going to run away?
What do you suggest doing, when the person you're involved in a relationship with claims to have heard from God and been promised that I will be his wife?
At what age should I start talking to my son and daughter about sex?
My daughter just turned 18 and thinks that the rules of the house do not or should not apply to her. She thinks that it is ok for a girl to stay out late at night(1:00 or 2:00 AM)! How should her father and I handle this?
My 15 year old granddaughter is the only girl in her peer group that has not had sex. She is constantly under pressure to "join the group." Any lierature to encourage her?
I have a 4 yr old that tends to wonder off if he goes outside. Several times he has done this and scared us to death. We don't know the punishment to do, to keep him from doing this.
There are times when I don't want to do the usual kind of prayer so I find myself including God in everything I'm doing at the time. Do you think God understands this kind of thinking?
What to do when your husband wants out of the marriage, refuses counseling, and you want to reconcile?
My 14 year old daughter recently accepted Christ as her savior. Any suggestions on how I can encourage her?
I just received a phone call from my 23 year old brother's girlfriend saying she had just "broken up" with my brother. She said this came about because of his on-going temper. What can I do?
My 13 year old daughter is a wonderful girl. However, she has very few friends and has a hard time in school.
What can I say to my husband who often reads our almost 16 year old daughter's diary? I don't think he should be doing that, but he says he has the right as a father to know what is going on in his daughter's life, when she won't tell him.
I'm a youth leader and recently some of my most dedicated students have started drinking every weekend since prom. They're parents don't attend and are aware of their drinking with no disciplinary action taken. What do we do?
I have trouble forming friendships. I was shy as a child, and most of my adult life. I'm still uncomfortable in social situations and usually stay at home to avoid the uneasiness.
My 16 year old son was caught shoplifting. I never would have expected him to be making these bad decisions. Do you have any advice on how I might get through to him?
I have a relationship problem with my mother-in-law. She is a mean-spirited person who verbally abuses me and others. She also tries to come between me and my husband.
I have had 2 miscarriages and still birthed twin boys half way through the pregancy. I have been in prayer for more than 10 years for The Lord to bless me again with twins and or one last healthy pregnacy.
My husband had an affair with a woman in our church while we were separated a year ago. He tells me they are now just "friends" and he refuses to end their relationship.
How do I know who God wants me to marry? I have been living with a man and have a child from him. We have a lot of problems.
Any tips on how to parent a college kid who is home for the summer?
I am a stay at home mom with two children, ages 3 and 2. My husband and I have just discovered that a new baby is on the way. I am overwhelmed.
My husband and I have very different ways of correcting our 4 yr old son and 1 yr old daughter. He has a much more "military" style and I have a calmer approach.
I am concerned about my 18 year old son's choices.
How do I enforce discipline with my son wihtout him rebelling and leaving home?
How do I become a better mom and wife?
My son has a friend who is collecting Pokemon Cards. I would like to know exactly what Pokemon is, because my son would like to collect them as well.
I am 14 and my mom and I have talked about "how far" I want "to go" in my physical relationship with my boyfriend, and she's decided to let me make my own rules about it. Do you have any advice to give me about what I should do/not do?
My husband filed for divorce without my knowledge. We await a court hearing. Our 3 year old always tells me she wants her daddy to come home. How do I respond to this and keep her faith in God? Especially when I myself am having issues as a new Christian?
My ex-husband is continually taking my children on vacations and wants to take them to palm readers/fortune tellers. I feel strongly against this and have begged him to stop. What does the Bible say specifically?
How do I build a new relationship with my spouse after my kids have moved out?
Is it ok to give our 18 year old rebellious son an ultimatum about moving out of the house?
When do parents take the drastic step of breaking off a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship?
What books would you recommend for my 11 year old girl and my 14 year old boy concerning the facts of life and physical changes during the teen years?
Our 13 year old daughter is boy crazy! She seems to think that every guy that looks at her, wants to date her. She follows them around like a puppy, constantly pestering them, writing them notes asking how they feel about her, etc.
I'm a youth pastor and there is a girl in our group who has accepted Christ, but her parents have said she can't go to church anymore or read her bible. How do I advise this girl?
How do you move on past the pain when your husband (who was the love of my life)divorces you and you didn't want the divorce. A year later I still love him. He has moved on to someone else.
I am working with a group of teens who are in need of info about purity - not just sexual but how to really live pure in every aspect of their lives. Do you know of any good resources?
I am a 15 year old Christian but I lost my virginity to a boy that I barely even knew. My current boyfriend is a Christian and we are in love. He doesn't want to have sex with me but at times I get so tempted. What do I do when I am tempted?
I am a preteen's leader in a church in Brazil. Nowadays kids in Brazil aren't dating. They have sex with others without even having a relationship. I must talk about this to them. What can you suggest me? Do you have the same problem in USA?
I just want to know why God would allow all these tragic happenings such as the most recent London blast?
My husband is spending a lot of time on the computer talking to other women. What should I do?
My husband and I are a happily married professional couple. We chose not to have kids and are both enjoying careers, travel and each other. Now my husband wants me to have a baby and I do not want a child.
My daughter is 9 years old and entering the fourth grade. For the past two years she has dealt with the emotional rollercoaster of girlfriends who can be really mean.
Why doesn't God let us die when we have no purpose left in life? Does he like to see us suffer every day?
How do I tell a neighbor that her 18 yr old son is using drugs & alcohol? I'm afraid of the repercussions I will receive for telling her & her husband.
Do you have any resources that contain guidelines for appropriate dress for youth in our youth group?
My best friend was married to a man who was not always good to her and she ended up divorcing him. She is now in an intimate relationship with another woman (same-sex) and living with her as well. How do I handle this situation?
What do you recommend to help Churches reach the young adults 18-25 who have been damaged by their home environment and who come to church alone seeking what they didn't get in their nuclear family?
I have a friend who used to believe in the Lord..now she has turned away from the paths of the Lord. I want to help her to get back on the right path. Any suggestions?
My son is 5 and is having a very difficult time adjusting to preschool. He actually gets sick every morning.
I was listening to the program about Dare to Discipline and I have a friend dealing with this issue. What do you do when the law says you can be arrested for discipling your child as child abuse?
My church is extremely inactive. I've been going there my whole life and have yet to go on a missions trip. I try to talk to my youth pastor and pastor but they don't seem to want to listen. Any advice?
My son is not connecting with his dad. He is more artistic and creative and dad is a college coach. Do you have any help for us?
My 1 year old son has become a nightmare. I love him but he constantly screams, arches his back/throws tantrums, etc. when he isn't getting his way and/or attention. I am a stay at home mom with another baby due in November and I don't know what to do.
I have a soon to be 16 year old daughter who loves to spend time with her friends. Her father keeps count of all her activities and says she is too social. This is becoming a stumbling block between my daughter and her relationship with him.
Do you have any programs or articles regarding BLOGs? We have removed Instant Messaging from our computer due to problems we found with the kids. Now they are involved with the BLOGs
Recently, my 5 year old daughter has begun to question reality. Of course there was an underlying question which was, "How do I know that God and Jesus are real?"
My husband and I are opposed to and totally united with the current rage of teens playing poker. Can you give me any info and or stats regarding this issue?
My daughter has been participating in the livejournal blog and she accidently sent me a link to her boyfriend's blog which led me to her blog. I am very disturbed over what I have read.
I have a 15 year old daughter who is sexually active. My question is should I put her on birth control? I myself became a mom at 17. I don't want her to go through what I did.
My step kids like to listen to hip-hop and rap music. I have compromised and let them listen to this music when riding in the car. I told them if there are curse words or explicit sexual lyrics then we have to change the station.
Our 15 year old son in on instant message and Xanga all the time and who knows what else. Is there a Computer "internet watch" that we can get that will tell us the sites he has been to?
I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter. My wife is currently in her third trimester with our second child (another girl). In the last few weeks, my 3 year old has been wanting to be by mommy all the time. What should we do?
I have a 3 1/2 yr old daughter that is throwing temper tantrums. I mean serious daily events. Any suggestions?
What should I do if I'm not to sure about one of my sons friends, 12 year olds? Should I limit the time they spend together playing and should I let my son go spend the night at his house?
My question is that, is it normal for Kindergarteners to talk about "crushes", boyfriends,love?
I have a young person that attends my youth group and she has confided in me she has been raped this last weekend. She will not tell the authorities nor her parents. She has told me that she is going to take her life if my wife or I tell her parents.
My daughter is 14, in 9th grade, and has a homecoming dance in October. I have discussed with her that she isn't allowed to date one on one until she is 16, but I have a feeling she wants to go to the dance with girl friends and then meet a boy there.
My son considers himself an atheist and I am trying to let him know I love him no matter what, etc. He recently put an "Atheist" ribbon on his backpack. What is the right way for me to handle this?
I can't seem to figure out what types of activites, besides going to the park and watching the Wiggles dvds, to do with my children. I want to spend quality time with my 2 and 3 year old.
If my 11 year old son sees some impure images or inadvertently watches immoral commercials that pops up on the television or computer, how do I advise him on how to delete the images from his mind?
I'm not happy in my marriage. I was married at 15 he was 25, we have 6 children together. The problem is even though he is a good provider he is always angry and in control. The guilt of leaving is eating me up. What's your advice on this matter?
How can you come to terms with yourself that you are forgiven? That is what I'm having trouble with. I know that I am guilty of some things. I'm told that God forgives but how can I forgive myself?
Does the bible say anything about gambling?
Our 13 year old daughter likes a boy at school and he likes her. She only wants to be with him at school and has ignored all of her friends.
If the health or life of a mom-to-be is in jeopardy, is abortion then considered a possible solution?
I have a 14 year old son who is out of control. He won't follow the rules or the consequences for breaking them. What do you suggest?
My 2nd son always struggles in school. I don't know if he has a problem or just doesn't work hard. How can we help him? His order brother by 15 months makes all A's.
My friend says that when we die we "sleep" and don't go to heaven until Jesus' second coming where He resurrects us then. I had always thought that when we died here we either went straight to heaven or hell. Can you give me some scriptures?
I am currently prayerfully considering academic training in youth ministry and need some direction about who to seek training from. Who are the best youth leadership trainers out there today?
My 8 yr old daughter was molested by her 19 yr old cousin. She's so confused, doesn't think God cares about her. I need help to help her.
I attend church but my family members are not Christians and they don't attend church. Am I going against God by being around them?
My children, ages 10 and 13, desire to own iPods. My husband is concerned about whether or not to allow them to have these due to the content they would be able to download.
For several years, my mother, father, and sister had been teaching my 11 year old daughter to be decietful to my husband and I. How do we "win back" this child who has been schooled in deceit?
My husband has stopped going to a Cathoic church and started going to a Protestant chruch with me. The problem arose when my mother-in-law found out and now she thinks we are going to hell. How do you think we should handle this situation?
I don't mean to but I often find myself arguing and demeaning my son because I repeat myself 4 times before he listens. He accuses me of "liking" my 10 year old more, but my 10 year old does not argue with me (less tension), is it his age?
My daughter is receiving email from some children at school telling her that there is a rumor that she is gay. I would like to stop those rumors and I know it hurts my daughter because she is not gay. What is your advice?
My wife says she doesn't know if she wants to stay married. She is not sure she ever loved me in a passionate way, but she does love me. Is this possible to love one way and not the other?
My daughter has been raised in a loving Christian home and she doesn't want anything to do with God, rules and bounderies of any kind. She wants to move out and live on her own, she is only thirteen. How can I reach her?
Is masturbation a sin? I am struggling with this issue. What advice can you provide me to help me overcome this?
When do you know it's time to end a marriage that doesn't seem to have hope for restoration? My husband of 4.5 years and I have been separated for 3 months & instead of things getting better between us, we seem to be drifting further and further apart.
Lately, my 8 year old daughter has been constantly admitting every bad word, thought or feeling she has. These "bad" thoughts and words are not even that bad in my opinion, but she still feels guilty. Any suggestions on how to handle this?
We have an eleven year old son who thinks lying to us is no big deal. We have restricted him and taken things away from him and nothing seems to make him understand how serious lying is.
Recently my 6 year old daughter has expressed to her teacher and in her daily journaling at school that she is unhappy and angry that her father does not live with us and upset that our family is “broken”. How do I help her cope?
I have been talking to many youth about unreal expectations of varying types. Do you have any words about unreal expectations or unmet expectations?
I recently found out my 18 year old son is sexually involved with a 39 year old woman from our church. What do I do with this? I can't control what he does away from the house?
As a Christian, how do I deal with a daughter age 16, that says she is gay?
What is your opinion of MYspace? So many kids have one and it seems very disturbing.
I would like to develop a team of youth workers to be able to minister to the youth that are coming to our meetings. Where can I go to find out how to recruit and train youth workers?
The parent of a middle schooler found out that her daughter had been instant messaging with another boy in the youth group. The content became very sexually explicit. Do you have any help for this situation?
I self cut on my arms and I need help badly. I don't want anyone to know.
My daughter is 6 years old and in the 1st grade. Every morning it is a struggle to get her dressed and fed and out the door to meet the school bus. I get so frustrated.
I am a Christian and plan to stay a virgin until I am married, but right now I am dating this guy. I know that I am not supposed to have sex, but what about kissing and making out? I can't find any clear answer in the Bible about that.
I have thoughts of ending my life. Where can I find help?
I am scared about going to the girl's small group at my church, because the other girls are so different from me. What should I do?
Our 6 year old daughter has become very destructive and lies about what she has done. How do we handle this?
My son (8 years old) is terribly afraid of being kidnapped out of his bed at night and taken from our family. It makes bedtime an awful experience for him.
How does my 16 year old daughter get the attention of a boy she has a crush on without being forward? How can she communicate she likes him without being forward?
I am a Sunday school teacher and I've recently found out that one of the children is being phyiscally abused. How should I handle this situation?
I started dating a man who is 18 years younger than me. BUT, I still feel uncomfortable about what will happen when we are older (my aging process) and what people will say about our age difference.
My relatives create a lot of stress in my life.They want me to bail them out of their probelms all the time. Now I want to separate myself from them totally.
My husband has recently been sent to jail and I want to know how most Christian woman deal with being away from their husband? We recently got married and we both serve the Lord, I just feel lonely.
How can I determine if the youth group at my church is healthy?
What are some ways in which a ministry could change to become more effective in the lives of youth?
My son is 13 and has recently taken up talking on the phone for extended periods of time. We want to set limits but are having difficulty with why restrictions should be put on the amount of time spent on the phone.
What is the most appropriate discipline for a student skipping a high school class?
My daughter has just turned 13. I want to help her learn how to spend daily quiet time with God. Any suggestions?
What type of discipline and restoration is appropriate for my 15 year old daughter who has a secret relationship (about a year), engaged in pre-marital sex and snuck out the house?
Do you know of any resources to help my daughter (11) and I build/practice communication skills?
Why does GOD refer to wisdom as a "her" in the book of Proverbs?
My son is 7 years old and his mother and I belive that he is beginning to explore his body more. I wouldn't say he is necessarily masturbating but we don't know how to approach him about it without giving more information than he needs right now.
Do you have any information on Fantasy Internet Game addiction? My son is obsessed, and I have been trying to reach out for help - but no one seems to believe me.
All my 12-year-old daughter's friends have a page on "myspace.com". For various reasons, we have not allowed her to have one. She's now feeling left out and left behind.
I can't find a church where I can feel God's presence and I just don't know what I can do. Please advice me on how I can choose a church that is right for us.
I'm a youth leader at my church. I've been discipling my kids for the last 2 years at my church. I haven't seen any fruit grow yet or maybe I'm blind to it.
I feel as though I have failed as a man, husband, father, and a Christian. How can I make peace with all of these regrets?
What information can you provide for me regarding a web site called "my space.com"?
I have a 16 year old son who has recently given his life to Jesus. Is there a teenage e-mail newsletter that he can subscribe to?
My 8-year old daughter has asked us, "What is Catholic?". My husband and I are unsure how to talk to her about it.
What are some appropriate forms of discipline to use in regards to our 15 year old daughter?
I just had a baby girl. I am interested in how to deal with the grandmothers seeing my baby and how to deal with my mother in law. She is just not the best person to be around.
My daughter loves brands, and she loves shopping, but whenever I go out with my daughter, my husband who is a minister doesn't approve this. I understand his concern, he thought my daughter is too materilistic.
What can a desperate parent do to help a child who suffers from ADHD and is not on medication?
My 15 year old daughter wants to have plastic surgery. My husband and I don't think it is necessary. Any suggestions on how to handle this touchy situation?
Can you recommend a book about parenting adult children? Our son will graduate high school this year and we need some direction on situations that may come up while he is living at home.
I have waited my whole life for children knowing that I was ment to be a DAD but as our children get older we have started to find out we may need "HELP" to raise these blessings from God!
Now that our son is turning 18, I have said that it is his choice to attend church. My wife disagrees and states that he must attend church as long as he lives in our house and receives our financial support. Please advise.
I am a mom that has found out that my college son is doing pot and drinking. What resources are available for me as a parent to work with him on this issue?
My 12 year old son was looking for a book on dating. Is there a Christian book I can buy him on this topic?
I am being asked to resign from my position at church. I am struggling with leaving graciously!
My daughter has a close friend who has ADD. Can you assist in providing any known resources available to assist us in dealing with people with ADD?
Whenever I think of being a better Christian and devoting my life to serving God, it makes me think that I won't be able to have anymore fun in my life and it'll be boring afterwards. Why is this?
I have a 7 year old grandson that refuses to tell the truth about anything. I am exhausted and so frustrated. What can I do?
What do you do when you have confronted the youth minister twice already and problems continue and grow to new levels?
My 9 year old son has an eating problem. He only eats around 5 things. Chicken Nuggets, Waffles, Cheeze Pizza, french fries, and a certain cereal bar. He doesn't eat any fruit or veggies.
I know family playtime is important but what do you do about a very competitive dad. Should we include him?
I enjoy reading Christian fiction. Are there other titles or authors that you recommend?
We have learned that our son's good friend is using drugs. Our son is not. Since they are family friends do we continue to let our son hang out with him?
I am having a sweet 16 birthday celebration for my daughter. We are a Christian family and would like to know if you have any suggestions for this special occasion?
I have been remarried for almost three years. My fifteen year old daughter never wants to participate in family functions with my husbands' family.
What age do you start "letting go?" My daughter is 11 years old. I would say we are over protective. Can you offer some advice?
In conversation, our teenage son mentioned that most kids at school believe that homosexuals are born that way. How can he respond to that and what does the Bible say?
I am looking for a Christian based book that will help me to discuss the body changes of puberty and human sexuality with my daughter.
What,if any, problems may occur with a Presbyterian and a Catholic getting married?
Would you have related articles, featuring biblically based, sound explanations, for advice to adult children, who are contemplating a live-in situation with boyfriend/girlfriend?
I have always felt strongly against spanking until recently. Can you point me to any resources that deal specifically with the biblical viewpoint on spanking?
I need ideas on setting boundaries, consequences and rewards for 15 yr old daughter who has runnaway from home.
I was wondering how to deal with the issue of movies. We have a 15 year old son who is starting to want to go more. My fear is that the more he sees them the more they will shape his thought-life, etc.
I married a man that has two children from a previous relationship. I find myself being jealous of the attention/time/love that he gives to his own children. What can I do to overcome this and be a great step-mother? .
Where can I find verses related to role models in the Bible?
Our 10 year old says she hates church, doesn't think it's fair she can't listen to music they play at school and we're not sure what we're doing wrong?
I was wondering if you had any tips for me on how to handle my 5 year old daughter who talks back non-stop and throws fits/cries a lot.
My 9 year old boy is very strong-willed and has a very negative attitude about everything. I'm at the end of my rope with him. What advice can you offer.
I have a soon to be 13 year old daughter, and she would like to join a dance club that may even land her on a music video. I am skeptical about it because I don't want it to interfere with her learning how to be committed to God.
I am looking for resources and advice regarding internet pornography.
I am 14 years old and me and my boyfriend had sex. Is this a bad thing to do before marriage?
Do you have any information on schizophrenia?
We have a daughter that is 19 and very rebellious. She has shown her independance by moving, leaving and not knowing where she is for weeks at a time, not working, etc. Then something happens and she calls us and wants to come home.
My husband walked out of our marriage after 21 years without notice. Had told me for a couple of months that he was not happy. I tried to encourage counseling, he stated it would not help, I didn't even know he was unhappy.
My niece is partying, sneaking out, running away- all bad ways to deal with the pain she has from my sister's divorce. Do you know of any good camps/programs for lost teens?
I need a little help and guidance. I am looking for a book or something on when your child lies. My step-daughter (whom we have full custody of) lies constantly. She lies about everything: what she ate, hiding clothes in her bag to change into them lat
In the coming fall, I will be entering senior year. I feel like I won't be able to get anywhere in life because of the way my grades are now. My GPA is currently a 3.3 and in my parents eyes, it is horrendous.
My 14 year old son says he doesn't believe in God. How should I handle this?
My kids like to be on the computer, so I thought it would be good if they were exposed to some christian web sites . Do you know of any that are geared for kids?
Need help recently widowed mom of a 7 year old. Would like insight on dealing with our loss, but more importantly raising my son alone.
I have a man in my life that I knew before I was a Christian and had a sexual relationship with him for 5 years. I did alright for awhile, but I back-slid and had sex with him. We recently conceived a child. Is it biblical to get married?
My 16 year old daughter is constantly on My Space. She refuses to let me see what she's doing when she is on. She is doing poorly @ school. I'm very concerned and don't receive much support from my husband.
I'm writing to ask your thoughts on the best way to help my son. My son's best friend fell in love and basically turned his back on the friendship with my son. They have been best friends since 1st and 2nd grade.
Im currently in school to finish my degree, my boyfriend works full time. I have an 11 year old son in summer school. We are barely getting by every month. My boyfrined thinks he should get a second job at night. I'm wondering if I should get a job.
I know of a situation where a step father was sexually involved with his step daughter, while she was younger. I believe it started when she was very young and continued for many years.
I was just at camp last week and I noticed such a huge case of sibling rivalry. The older brother is approx. 2 yrs. older than the sister and he really seems to "hate" his younger sister. I was so taken back that I did not know what to do.
In recent years, the youth ministry at our church has become less and less parent friendly. For example, many of the leaders have decided that it is unhealthy or uncomfortable for the youth to have their parents involved in this ministry.
My 17 y/o daughter starts fights with her 19 y/o brother by being verbally attacking and hitting him (once). My son returns her hit with a punch so my daughter comes and complains and thinks that he should have consequences for hitting her.
I am a parent of four children, ages are 13, 16, 19, 20. I have raised them on my own even though I remarried but my concern is my two sons who are the oldest.
My 8 year old daughter is really challenging our beliefs about God, the bible and church. She goes to church with me and participates but then at other times says things like God isn't real. WE can't see him. or How do you know the Bible is true?
We have two children, ages 2 and 3. We have had them for a year from the Ca. foster care system. They both suffer from R.A.D..
I am a single mom with a 14 year old daughter. She started high school this August. She is a very beautiful girl. She has a very low self-esteem. She says she doesn't fit in.
I wanted to let you know about another website that was supposed to be innocent for kids to play games with others. My son who is 12 years old has been playing, but it has taken a turn that I do not approve of.
My son patrick, who's 13, was diagnosed at 8 yrs old with type 1 diabetes.
In the last year we have been battling our 11yr old daughter/soon to be 12 in her "attitude", toward her family and parents.
I have a friend that has no relationship with her parents. She is asking my advice I have tried to tell she should not break all ties with them as one day she will regret it when they die.
Ruth Barton said meditation was clearing the mind so that God could speak to us. Yet, Dr. Erwin Lutzer stated this type of medication was what we did not want to do and that it puts us in touch with evil spirits.
My 14-year old son is a great kid. As he is entering high school I am noticing he is very hesitant to talk to me about his friends and girls. Suddenly these topics are "personal".
My son is 8 years old, and is constantly having issues with talking during class, forgetting to bring his homework home.
There is a teen age boy in my son's youth group with behavior management problems. He is always disruptive, explosive and basically out of control. I KNOW he needs to be in church, but my son and his friends are miserable around him.
I attended your seminar at the NYWC, Partnering w/Parents in Youth Ministry. You had mentioned bringing in a guest speaker on getting a college scholarship. How do I go about that?
I have a 2 year old & he is hitting & kicking. I tried time out, but he will hit me or my husband.
How can I help my 6 year old connect at her new school? She claims she has not made any friends since she started school in September.
My question, however, is - we can't help but feel that a cruise and a trip to Hawaii are each pretty extravagant experiences for our three children at their young ages - 13, 11, and 8.
My father and my husband's father have recently been diagnosed with cancer. We have two boys, 18 and 13, they are close to both of their grandfathers. We would just like to know how to best help our boys deal with this.
I have a 17 yr old stepdaughter. She lives with her mom. She's sexually active. Her group of friends drink, smoke, maybe do drugs. When she was living with us, she lied to us all the time about everything.
My husband recently told me that he does not love me anymore, and that I've become a burden. We have 2 kids. How should I tell my 6yr old, that mommy and daddy will no longer be together?
I am engaged to be married to a man I met on myspace. The first night we met we hit it off and we really clicked. It was like we were two peas in a pod. I am a Christian but I struggle a lot with fornication.
Our son will be 16 this month; he told us that he is very inlove with 15yr old at school and against our wishes has been "going" with her.(
I am a born-again Christian but I am very uncomfortable about the idea that Jesus could come back any minute.
I understand that the Bible doesn’t approve of homosexuality, but how do I treat friends who are homosexual? What do I tell them? How do I explain to non-Christians that I believe this is wrong without being a jerk?
I'm really into horoscopes, zodiac signs, and dream interpretations. One of my friends says this is the devil’s work. I guess I don’t take it that seriously, but I have an interest. Should I leave these things alone all together?
If a person goes to hell, do they really burn forever? I hear a lot of speculation about hell, but I haven’t actually found this in the Bible. So, how do we know what’s really true?
I have an eating disorder that causes me to overeat and then vomit. I know this is wrong. And I feel like this disease is tearing me from God. But I don’t know how I can overcome this. How can I learn to love my body and give up this disorder?
Lately, I’ve been struggling with whether to drink or not. I realize drinking an excessive amount is wrong—it is bad for the body, goes against the Bible’s instructions and can lead to bad decisions.
My best friend is a Christian but I have seen him backsliding recently. He’s got new friends and denies God by his lifestyle. I’ve been praying for him for 8 months. I also try to set a good example by the way I live. But none of it is working.
One of my Christian friends is being abused by her parents. And it is hurting her physically, emotionally and spiritually. She feels like God doesn’t care what is happening. What can I do? I think I am the only one who knows any of this.
I have a friend who is homosexual. He says he was born that way. Is that true? What do I say to friends who use that argument?
I'm not who people think I am. I put up a happy and perfect front to hide my hurting and sin. And honestly, I think a lot of my youth group friends are the same way. How do I start being honest? How do I get over my fear of showing my true self?
I'm not who people think I am. I put up a happy and perfect front to hide my hurting and sin. And honestly, I think a lot of my youth group friends are the same way. How do I start being honest? How do I get over my fear of showing my true self?
Many of my friends do things that are legal—but just stupid. Some are 18 and smoke. One rides a motorcycle without a helmet (and our state has no laws against it). When it is legal, how do I discourage stupid things?
I have a teacher who I can’t stand—mainly because he’s mean. He is so bossy and rude to me. How do I deal with this?
Everybody talks about the dangers of My Space. I get that I need to not give out too much personal information. But my problem is with all the drama on My Space. So how do you think Christians need to be using My Space?
My brother and I just don’t get along. We fight and bicker all the time. I don’t know if it is a lack of respect or jealousy or what. But it is bothering our mom and I know it’s not right. What can we do?
I’ve noticed that my friend and I are really competitive with each other—whether playing tennis or comparing test scores. I think we push each other to do better. But when does competitiveness start hurting the friendship or ourselves?
My parents are divorced and they don’t get along well. They bad mouth each other to me. I feel like they put me in the middle and force me to choose sides. I’ve sat them down and explained what they are doing—but they still do it. What can I do?
My friend committed suicide. Obviously, I wish he wouldn’t have taken his own life, but I'm having a hard time with the idea that it was a sin. Can you help me? And how can I look for danger signs with friends in the future.
I'm just starting to think about college. I'm excited, but also a little concerned about what’ll happen with my faith when I leave youth group and my family. What can I do now to make sure my faith stays strong?
I have a non-Christian friend who I pray for to become a Christian. I also drop hints here and there about God. But I don’t want to push him away. How do I know when I should just let God do his thing and when I should intervene?
I'm in a required class at my public school in which we talk about a lot of things like philosophy and worldviews. Today, everyone slammed Christianity and agreed that belief in God is illogical. I was shocked. I didn’t know what to say.
My sister has caused a lot of hurt in my family. She continually uses us and doesn’t care who her actions hurt. Now she’s moved out. I don’t want to hate her or hold a grudge, but I also don’t want her to move back in because of the way she hurts us.
What do you think of online poker? My youth pastor doesn’t like that I do it for fun—just like others would play solitaire. I usually don’t play for money, but I’ve been to pay sites once in awhile. Is it a big deal?
I feel used by my church. I feel like my youth group and some adults use my willingness to serve without really encouraging me. I want to live my faith by being active in the church so I don’t say no when asked to help out or do things.
I have a 17 year old son that has a great music talent with the guitar. He has been struggling lately at school and has recently been caught with pot. We have set up new boundaries and we have told him that he would have to submit to a drug test.
I have a very sensitive 6 year old. My question is how do I get her to understand that other children will call her names and how do I help her deal with that?
How do I let my husband know that I still love him when his only guage is sex and how readily and willing I am do to it, is his only guage? And he feels that I am not enthusisatic and that show that I don't care, although I do care deeply.
Am I right in being upset about the father of my unborn child and future husband caring for another woman and her child? He still lives with this woman which is formerly his ex-girlfriend and they have been friends and roomates for years.
My son Solomon is 3 years old and is a great kid! If any kid (big or small) hits him, whether in play or out of malice he will just sit down and cry. It is as if he has no confidence, or fight. I do not know how to get him out of this mind state.
My fiance and I have almost no good communication. He gets very sad about the world, his responsibilities, etc and I am "not comforting" to him (he says). I want to be a good wife to him (we are to be married in September), but I don't know how to.
My husband and I have our 34 year old son living in our home temporarily. He has had his difficulties with alcohol, divorce and the father of two sons ages 9 and 11 which he sees every other week.
I have always believed the Bible teaches that no one sin is greater than another & I truely believe this IS how God views sin; however, I would like some explanation of John 19:11. The Bible seems to have so many "seeming" contradictions.
My 7 year old son has begun a nasty habit of teasing mom. He has really become less affectionate too, could this be his immature way of showing affection? How should I handle it?
My 15 yr old daughter is really liking a guy that is 18 yrs old and is not a Christian. She loves the Lord and is usually a pretty good judge of character but this guy has told her that he loves her. As a parent, how do I handle this?
MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN GOING TO ANOTHER CHURCH, I AM VERY COMFORTABLE AT THE CHURCH I AM AT RIGHT NOW AND THE CHURCH OFFERS ALOT OF THINGS FOR THE KIDS. I KNOW I SHOULD BE THERE TO SUPPORT MY HUSBAND, BUT I LIKE MY CHURCH AND SO DO THE KIDS. WHAT DO I DO?
Our teens are crazy about text messaging. My son receives as many as 50 messages in an hour everyday from a girlfriend and that is unacceptable. He is a good kid and very caring, does his devotionals, is a leader at school. Can you give me any ideas?
Our 7th grade son has been invited to a party. They are going to see a pg-13 movie which our son on his own accord spoke up and said he did not want to participate. Do we make up a fib and say we have another commitment or do we tell them the truth?
A few days ago, I knocked on my 16 year old son's bedroom door to retrieve the laptop computer that he had borrowed. When I entered his room, I heard what sounded like a scene from a porn movie from his bathroom.
Does it make us bad Christian parents if we send our daughter to public school?!?! That seems to be the reaction of people around us...family included.
Also being in 8th grade has so much stress involved. I feel fat and ugly. I look at my older sisters and think how pretty they look and how pig like I look. I don't want to develop an eating dissorder but I don't eat as much as I used to.
I am a Junior High Youth Pastor and am struggling to find an answer to the challenge of meeting the needs of the family when it comes to Youth Group on Tuesday Nights. It seems as though sports, homework, and just plain craziness at home has taken over.
My 14 year old son is smart, funny, articulate, and outgoing at home. However, around his peers, he is painfully shy and never talks. He says that his mind goes blank and he can't think of what to say when he is in a group.
Our 13 yr old son has been struggling with life. My husband was overseas for 8 mos. this year in the military and this was very difficult for my son, his grades diminished, would do his homework but not turn it in or not do his homework and lie about it.
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