Sex sells. According to multiple sources across the net, roughly 85% of movies—including 68% of G-rated movies(!)—contain sexual content ranging from innuendo to full-out intercourse. Approximately 73% of all music videos contain sexual content, with the highest percentages in Hip-Hop and R&B. For video games rated “teen,” over 30% include… Read More »Not a Hint: Living Pure in a Sexual Culture
When it comes to young adult literature, sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopia continue to be strong-selling genres even as diversity gains traction in the YA scene. There’s something about stretching the boundaries of reality that appeals to teens (and the many adult readers of YA literature). But of course, finding suitable… Read More »Books for Christian Teens: Clean YA Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Dystopia
When was the last time you made a mistake? I can think of three or four I made in the last hour, though they’re not ones I will remember for years to come. But I can think of five or ten right now that I made years ago and can’t… Read More »Bad Landings: How to Move On After a Mistake
The day you turn 18 is likely one of the most highly anticipated moments in your high school career. You are legally independent! Your opinion matters on the political spectrum! You can move out of your parents’ house! Whether you’ve already crossed that threshold or are awaiting its approach, I want… Read More »Transitioning to Adulthood: Advice For Christian Teens
No matter how much time you spend prepping in front of the mirror, you still feel ugly. You know the answer to your teacher’s question, but you don’t raise your hand. You’d like to be friends with the girl who sits next to you in social studies, but you worry… Read More »Proverbs 3: How to Start the School Year With Confidence
What defines classic literature? It pretty much boils down to one premise: Works of classic literature transcend time. More than just brilliant writing, classics generally offer revelatory insight into universal themes like love, morality, and adversity, and often include a gripping plot or intensely evocative time period or place. Many… Read More »Great YA Literature: Clean Classic Books For Teens
“Be holy, because I am holy.“ – Leviticus 11:45 There exists in the Roman Catholic Church a strict order of monks known to most as the Trappists. Trappists surrender all personal possessions for a life of tight dietary regulations, complete obedience to superiors, round-the-clock prayer, and a minimum daily requirement… Read More »The Holy Teenage Life: Real Faith, Real Happiness
Several weeks ago, one of my blog readers posed this question through a personal message: I have some dream vocations that I would like to pursue but I feel like, as a Christian, you are also called to surrender your personal desires and dreams to God’s will. How do I… Read More »What Does it Mean to Surrender Your Dreams to God?
