Kategoria BISAC: Family & Relationships >> Life Stages - Adolescence

What is a calling? What is a spiritual gift? More importantly, why doesn't Janey have either? They say everyone is special in their own way, but the closest Janey gets to special is being especially average. Comparing herself to her "great at everything with perfect looks to boot" best friend Preston, doesn't exactly help. She feels like she is drifting through life without contributing anything to anyone. At seventeen, she doesn't expect to have her life all figured out but she desperately wants to know what God has planned for her. With determination, she vows to find her spiritual...

One fact is clear today: we live in a self-centered world. Young Christians often want to live up to God's purpose for them, but the pressure brought on by friends, relationships, the media, and future plans make it hard to always choose the virtuous, peaceful path that will lead them toward God.

Thankfully, there is a way to develop a Christ-centered life, and it all starts with focusing on God's Word. In his life-changing book, Rick Flores shares what he has learned in his years as a youth pastor about the hurdles young Christians face, and what they can do to keep their...

Over 200 million people currently live abroad; more than 50 million are temporary residents, intending to return to their country of origin. Misunderstood explores the impact international life can have on the children of such families - while they live overseas, when they return, and as they mature into adults. Similarities in their shared experiences (regardless of the different countries in which they have lived) create a safe space of comfort and understanding. Tanya Crossman introduces this space - the Third Culture - through the personal stories of hundreds of individuals. Whether...

When Cara was nine years old, her mother died. At the funeral, a minister introduced himself as her father. With him are his wife, a ten year old daughter, and two younger boys, three and four years old. Not only has Cara never met them, but she knew nothing about them until that moment. In taking her to live with them, no one was prepared for the effect this decision was to have on everyone. The faith she learned from her mother becomes the overriding force that directs the action.

When Cara was nine years old, her mother died. At the funeral, a minister introduced himself as her father. With him are his wife, a ten year old daughter, and two younger boys, three and four years old. Not only has Cara never met them, but she knew nothing about them until that moment. In taking her to live with them, no one was prepared for the effect this decision was to have on everyone. The faith she learned from her mother becomes the overriding force that directs the action.

I was born May 30, 1963 to Lenora and Melvin Anderson, both are deceased. I have six brothers, two sisters, two brother-in-laws, and three sister-in-laws. Andrew deceased, Ronald, Melvin, (Gilvia) David, (Trina) Richard, Robert (Victoria) Cheryl, (Edward)....and Lenora (Dwayne). We grew up in 4555 S. Federal known to our family and friends as 55. Everyone was welcome in the Anderson home. We all were one big family on 45th street. I love you all: it's too many of you to name. I have four children. Melvin, Robin, Richard Jr., Lashell, one daughter-in-law (Rosiland) 12 grandchildren and 4...

You don't have to be a professional to reach teens In this practical guidebook, Dr. Jennifer Salerno combines her professional expertise in adolescent behavior with a mother's wisdom to help parents build strong relationships with their teenage children.

If you feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable talking with your tween or teen about sex, body image, substance use, or issues such as suicide and depression, you're not alone. Millions of parents have trouble discussing sensitive issues with their children, but it's critical to know how to tackle these difficult conversations to prevent...

Help Your Son Grow into the Man He’s Meant to Be

There’s never been a more challenging time to be the mother of a teenage boy. Our young men are currently in crisis, falling far behind their female counterparts in school and in life and failing to learn the lessons they need to survive and thrive in the adult world. With SavingOur Sons, veteran psychotherapist and founder of The Quest Project® Clayton Lessor, MA, LPC is out to reverse this trend.

Based on years of research, study...

Leola Jackson, born and bred in the Deep South, narrates her experiences as a black girl whose entire life was defined by Jim Crow boundary lines. These invisible lines, which were drawn and enforced by the authority of Southern laws and customs, told Leola and her friends where they could live, where they could go to school, where they could sit on a public bus, where they could sit and eat in a public place, where they were allowed to worship, and even how high their dreams and aspirations could take them. Leola never had many dreams. She always figured she'd grow up to become a...

'I'm 79 years old. So why on earth should I concern myself with speaking about youth?' This is the question with which renowned French philosopher Alain Badiou begins his passionate plea to the young.

Today young people, at least in the West, are on the brink of a new world. With the decline of old traditions, they now face more choices than ever before. Yet powerful forces are pushing them in dangerous directions, into the vortex of consumerism or into reactive forms of traditionalism. This is a time when young people must be particularly attentive to the signs of the new and have...

Tracey shares her life's personal stories and life's events that centers primarily around parenting her children, marriage and caring for her elderly mother. Tracey also shares the heroic stories of 11 incredible women. Their stories are very unique, riveting, extremely interesting, and engaging. Each story as it's told will draw you into their lives and keep you there as you hold on turning each page.

'I?m 79 years old. So why on earth should I concern myself with speaking about youth?' This is the question with which renowned French philosopher Alain Badiou begins his passionate plea to the young.

Today young people, at least in the West, are on the brink of a new world. With the decline of old traditions, they now face more choices than ever before. Yet powerful forces are pushing them in dangerous directions, into the vortex of consumerism or into reactive forms of traditionalism. This is a time when young people must be particularly attentive to the signs of the new and...