http://christianteens.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-04-28T14:17:16Z Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:17:16 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/04/30/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-procrastination-and-turning-the-other-cheek.htm <p>Sometimes we face hard choices. Two difficult things we face are how to deal with people who hurt us and how to overcome the desire to do anything besides our homework and chores.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/04/30/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-procrastination-and-turning-the-other-cheek.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/04/30/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-procrastination-and-turning-the-other-cheek.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:44:33 +0000 2013-04-30T22:44:33Z http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/04/28/sunday-scripture-jeremiah-27.htm <div style="width:147px;float:right;font-size:0.8em;margin:5px 0 5px 5px;text-align:center;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/christianteens/1/0/q/-/-/-/Bible.jpg" alt="" style="width:170px;height:120px;border:none;" /> <br /> <i></i> </div> <p><i>Jeremiah 2:7 - "I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit and rich produce. But you came and defiled my land and made my inheritance detestable." <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/versionsofthebible/p/NIV.htm"> (NIV)</a></i></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/04/28/sunday-scripture-jeremiah-27.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/04/28/sunday-scripture-jeremiah-27.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:17:16 +0000 2013-04-28T14:17:16Z http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/03/31/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-self-confidence-and-common-christian-questions.htm <p><b>Building Your Self-Confidence Through God</b></p> While we need to understand the difference between self-confidence and self-importance, we must also have confidence in ourselves that only comes from our relationship with God: <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/whatthebiblesaysabout/a/What-The-Bible-Says-About-self-confidence.htm">What the Bible Says About Self-Confidence</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianliving/a/Are-You-Confident-Or-Cocky.htm">Are you Confident or Cocky? It Makes a Difference</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianliving/tp/14-Ways-To-Build-Self-confidence.htm">14 Ways to Build Self-Confidence</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/Bible_Verses_On/a/Bible-Verses-On-Self-Confidence.htm">Bible Verses on Self-Confidence</a></li> </ul>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/03/31/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-self-confidence-and-common-christian-questions.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/03/31/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-self-confidence-and-common-christian-questions.htm Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:00:18 +0000 2013-03-31T15:00:18Z http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/03/31/sunday-scripture-easter-edition-luke-2436-39.htm <div style="width:147px;float:right;font-size:0.8em;margin:5px 0 5px 5px;text-align:center;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/christianteens/1/0/q/-/-/-/Bible.jpg" alt="" style="width:170px;height:120px;border:none;" /> <br /> <i></i> </div> <p><i>Luke 24:36-39 - "And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. 'Peace be with you,' he said. But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost! 'Why are you frightened?' he asked. 'Why are your hearts filled with doubt? Look at my hands. Look at my feet. You can see that it's really me. Touch me and make sure that I am not a ghost, because ghosts don't have bodies, as you see that I do.'" <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/versionsofthebible/p/NLT.htm"> (NLT)</a></i></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/03/31/sunday-scripture-easter-edition-luke-2436-39.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/03/31/sunday-scripture-easter-edition-luke-2436-39.htm Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:11:17 +0000 2013-03-31T13:11:17Z http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/03/10/sunday-scripture-ephesians-61-3.htm <div style="width:147px;float:right;font-size:0.8em;margin:5px 0 5px 5px;text-align:center;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/christianteens/1/0/q/-/-/-/Bible.jpg" alt="" style="width:170px;height:120px;border:none;" /> <br /> <i></i> </div> <p><i>Ephesians 6:1-3 - "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother'--which is the first commandment with a promise-- 'so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'" <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/versionsofthebible/p/NIV.htm"> (NIV)</a></i></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/03/10/sunday-scripture-ephesians-61-3.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/03/10/sunday-scripture-ephesians-61-3.htm Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:04:30 +0000 2013-03-10T15:04:30Z http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/02/27/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-redemption-and-the-bible.htm <p><b>Redemption and the Blood of Christ</b></p> What exactly is redemption and why is the blood of Christ important. They're both serious parts of our faith that mean a lot. <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianliving/a/What-The-Bible-Says-About-Redemption.htm">What the Bible Says About Redemption</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/Bible_Verses_On/a/Bible-Verses-On-Redemption.htm">Bible Verses on Redemption</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/becomingachristian/a/What-Does-blood-Of-Christ-Mean.htm">What is the Significance of the Blood of Christ?</a></li> </ul>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/02/27/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-redemption-and-the-bible.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/02/27/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-redemption-and-the-bible.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:37:51 +0000 2013-02-27T23:37:51Z http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/02/17/sunday-scripture-ephesians-46.htm <div style="width:147px;float:right;font-size:0.8em;margin:5px 0 5px 5px;text-align:center;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/christianteens/1/0/q/-/-/-/Bible.jpg" alt="" style="width:170px;height:120px;border:none;" /> <br /> <i></i> </div> <p><i>Ephesians 4:6 - "But God is so rich in <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianliving/a/Spiritual-Gifts-Mercy.htm">mercy</a>, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's grace that you have been saved!). For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus." <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/versionsofthebible/p/NLT.htm"> (NLT)</a></i></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/02/17/sunday-scripture-ephesians-46.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/02/17/sunday-scripture-ephesians-46.htm Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:45:44 +0000 2013-02-17T13:45:44Z http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/01/30/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-we-all-need-a-little-grace-from-time-to-time.htm There are so many things going on in our lives, and we are only human. Sometimes we need a little grace from God just to get us through. ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/01/30/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-we-all-need-a-little-grace-from-time-to-time.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/01/30/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-we-all-need-a-little-grace-from-time-to-time.htm Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:03:24 +0000 2013-01-30T01:03:24Z http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/01/20/sunday-scripture-luke-181.htm <div style="width:147px;float:right;font-size:0.8em;margin:5px 0 5px 5px;text-align:center;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/christianteens/1/0/q/-/-/-/Bible.jpg" alt="" style="width:170px;height:120px;border:none;" /> <br /> <i></i> </div> <p><i>Luke 18:1 - "One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up." <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/versionsofthebible/p/NLT.htm"> (NLT)</a></i></p> <p>Never give up. We often hear about failure like it's the worst thing that could ever happen to us, but truthfully, failure can do a lot to build us up. We can use it to motivate ourselves. While failure can sometimes be discouraging, God tells us that there are times to keep trying. We need to keep coming back to Him in prayer when we feel ourselves <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/whatthebiblesaysabout/a/Bible-Verses-On-Backsliding.htm">backsliding</a>. We need to come to Him when we think things are dark and that we'll never achieve our goals. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/01/20/sunday-scripture-luke-181.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2013/01/20/sunday-scripture-luke-181.htm Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:00:28 +0000 2013-01-20T09:00:28Z http://christianteens.about.com/b/2012/12/31/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-prom-the-sad-side-of-relationships.htm <p><b>Is It Too Early to Talk Prom?</b></p> Sure, it's January, but before you know it Prom Season will be upon us. Here's some advice when it comes to the prom: <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/advice/a/Overcoming-Prom-Temptations.htm">Overcoming Prom Temptations</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianliving/ss/15-Activities-And-Things-To-Do-After-The-Prom.htm">15 Fun Things to Do After Prom</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/advice/a/How-To-Gently-Turn-Down-Someone-For-Prom.htm">How To Gently Turn Down Someone for Prom</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/od/advice/a/Parents-How-To-Talk-To-Your-Kids-About-Prom.htm">How to Talk to Your Kids About Prom</a></li> </ul>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://christianteens.about.com/b/2012/12/31/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-prom-the-sad-side-of-relationships.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://christianteens.about.com/b/2012/12/31/stuff-to-check-out-this-week-prom-the-sad-side-of-relationships.htm Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:19:35 +0000 2012-12-31T22:19:35Z