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Blog Archives: November 2009
November 30, 2009

Are We Invisible?

A recent Washington Times column by Julia Duin entitled "Women Invisible in Religion Realm" begins with this thought-provoking concept: "Fifty percent of the evangelical Christian world is hidden. They're known as women." While we know this is word-smithing for the sake of an engaging intro, it is scary to think about the amount of truth that exists within the article as well. Duin's article is focused mainly on the imbalance of women versus men authors within the non-fiction realm, and she certainly makes some points worth considering....
November 24, 2009

Are You Thankful?

Merritt Johnston
In hundreds of homes this week, people will stand up and share a thanksgiving testimony of how God has blessed their lives. I hope you will choose to do the same. Listed below are a few thoughts to get you started on your journey toward thankfulness... SALVATION: (2 Corinthians 4:14-15) "Because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to ...
November 19, 2009

"New Moon" Debate

After months of insane publicity, New Moon, the long-awaited cinematic sequel to Twilight, will hit theaters tomorrow. Girls across the nation will fill movie seats in eager anticipation of this tale of vampires, werewolves, and forbidden romance. We received an email today from a concerned parent, and we'd love for all our readers out there to join in the discussion about this film. An excerpt from her email is included below: "I am in a quandry with some pressure to make a decision by tomorrow regarding this movie...I have heard that it ...
November 16, 2009

Why the World Needs Good Mama's

Merritt Johnston
In light of this month's Girls United focus on family, I am re-posting an article I wrote months ago that addresses the critical need for strong mothers: I've recently seen two of my best friends enter a new stage in their lives: motherhood. It's an interesting paradigm shift to see someone you've experienced so much life with bring another life into the world. But I am confident that both will rise to meet every challenge that comes along in parenting with patience, wisdom, and most importantly, love. I am confident about this because I am ...
November 12, 2009

Help! My Family is Driving Me Nuts!

"My siblings drive me crazy!  Why are my parents so strict?  Why does everyone else seem to have a better, more 'normal' family than me?" As a gal in her teens, it can be a bit difficult to manage everything that is going on in your own life, while at the same time trying to figure out how to deal with the family that God has placed within that life. In today's society a family can take on a lot of different looks, ideas, people, and meanings. Everyone's is a little different, but in the end we all deal with the same struggles, weaknesses, ...
November 11, 2009

Mandatory Sex Ed

Merritt Johnston
Sex is certainly one of the most difficult issues to address with today's teens. So to avoid the giggles, awkward moments, and deer-in-headlight stares, we often choose not to address the issue at all within the walls of our churches. Or there are some out there who reiterate, "Just don't have sex," and hope that covers it. But all of us know that does not even begin to cover it. Teens today have access to more information than ever before, so they'll find a way to get answers to their questions. But in a sexually-saturated culture, we ...

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