Teens

5 Prayers for the Heartache of a Rebellious Teen

Is your teen testing boundaries and pushing away? These five Scripture-based prayers offer wisdom, comfort, and clarity for Christian parents walking through this difficult season.

What Can “Swifties” Teach Us about the Importance of Music in Bridging Generations?

Music helps the Church sing with one voice. God's people have a rich history of connecting through music. It creates a unique opportunity to unite the church regardless of age or stage.

4 Things Gen Z Believes about Jesus and 4 Things Millennials Believe about Jesus

The past thirty years have seen revolutionary changes from the internet to the smartphone and all the good and bad these innovations have brought.

Should I Let My Teen Watch <em>The Summer I Turned Pretty</em>?

Should I Let My Teen Watch The Summer I Turned Pretty?

This hit teen drama may draw you in with beauty and storytelling, but parents of faith should pause and ask: what is it really teaching our daughters about worth, love, and identity?

5 Things Every Christian Parent Should Say to Their Teen

Before they walk out your door for good, here are five powerful things every Christian parent must say out loud. Don’t wait. Say them today!

3 Ways to Help Your Children's Faith Grow This Summer

Your teen’s faith can grow this summer—but not by accident. Here's how to open your home and your heart in a way that reflects Christ.

Protecting my Teens From a Drinking Life

How do you protect your children from an ex-spouse's drinking problem while still encouraging love and respect?

5 Christian Role Models Teens Should Follow on Social Media

With the prominence of living in a digital age, it is easy for young people to be influenced by various voices. This poses a challenge for Christian youth as they can be easily led down the wrong path based on what they are listening to. Fortunately, there have been Christians who have created and utilized their platforms to the glory of God by sharing their faith and equipping the body of Christ.That being said, here are 5 Christian role models that teens should follow on social media.

8 Key Things to Tell Teens Who Are Going into High School

Rising high schoolers are one step closer to the self-discovery and independence of adulthood. As a pastor, TV host, and author, I have compiled eight essential markers from life experience to help shape their journey into a spectacular one. Whether you are a parent, youth worker, mentor, or friend, I hope these markers will serve as meaningful conversation starters.

How You Can Use Scripture to Help Your Child Get Over 5 Types of Heartbreak

Just as we educate ourselves on how to treat our children’s physical bumps and scrapes, we can comfort our children with the healing balm of Scripture when life leaves them with emotional bruises.

6 Vital Truths to Remember When Raising Teens

It's important to remind ourselves daily that our primary role right now is not a friend, Uber driver, cook, personal shopper, or even caretaker. As Christian parents trying to guide our teens through the formative years, we are first and foremost protectors, battling on the front lines of a spiritual war for the souls of our children. Period.

10 Things Today’s Teens Need to Hear from Their Parents

Our teens need as much encouragement as we can give them. The following are 10 wisdom nuggets that our teens need to hear from us.

5 Ways to Steer Your Teen's Dating Life Without Dictating It

God tells us patience is foundational to our love lives! As parents, we can talk about this simple truth and model it for our kids. We can show them love expressed through patience as a family norm so that when they approach dating, they know patience and love are like inhaling and exhaling - they simply go together.

The Challenges of Raising a Teenager as a Single Mom

We all know that parenting is no easy feat, but being a single mom adds an extra layer of complexity. Balancing work, household responsibilities, and parenting can be overwhelming at times, especially when faced with the ever-changing demands of a teenager.

5 Things Your Teen Has Questions about But Is Too Afraid to Ask You

Even though we proactively address issues like sexuality and dating, we’ve seen repeatedly that our teens have questions that we never would have anticipated.