New research finds little support for the hypothesis that marijuana is a "gateway" drug leading teens to the use of harder drugs in adulthood.

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God’s Evacuation Plan?

1 Sep 2010 In: Uncategorized
Matthew 24:37‑41 is a key passage some Christians use to justify an escapist theology, approaching this world with a “Why shine the brass on a sinking ship?” attitude. But a closer look at the context reveals the error of such thinking.

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Face it -- you are stuck with us, at least for the next few years! And avoiding spending time with us, rejecting our hugs, and refusing to talk is not going to change that. So in the interest of peace and harmony, I am going to share a few things with you that you probably don't know in the hopes that they may help you to better tolerate us.

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NYWC: The Naysayer

31 Aug 2010 In: Uncategorized
Who is with me?

He Said-She Said: Should the Past Stay in the Past?

29 Aug 2010 In: Uncategorized
When two are thinking about becoming one and headed toward marriage, how much about the past should be revealed? And when is the right time to unpack your "baggage"? Read what "he" and "she" have to say in response to this month's question.

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What Is Prayer?

28 Aug 2010 In: Uncategorized
A quick look at the two different kinds of prayer.

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How remnants work in church hallways

26 Aug 2010 In: Uncategorized
We have this ominous bulletin board outside of our youth office space. It's one of those things that everyone sees week after week--hundreds of people walk past it as they journey in and out of our church--yet it stared blankly →
Nearly a third of children on the social networking site are ready to unfriend their parents for nagging chats and clueless comments, according to an AOL survey.

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On most college campuses, the prevailing orthodoxy opposes both Christian values and conservative principles. Be wise and consider course offerings, dorm environment, and the intangibles of the college experience.

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Laziness and Junk Food Are Teen Headaches

23 Aug 2010 In: Uncategorized
Adolescent couch potatoes have significantly more headaches compared with their healthier counterparts, and each unhealthy behavior has an additive effect on headache, according to a study from Norway.

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