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   <title>About.com Christian Teens: What's Hot Now</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Things to Be Thankful For]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What are you thankful for?  Here are some things most Christian teens can add to their prayers of gratitude.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Godly Behavior]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Christian teens hear a lot about &quot;Godly behavior,&quot; but often wonder what that actually means.  As Christians we are asked to live to a higher standard, because we are representatives of God on Earth.  So striving to live a God-centered life is important, because when we exhibit Godly behavior we are providing a good witness to those around us.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Harry Potter and Chrisitans]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Should Christian teens be reading the &quot;Harry Potter&quot; books?  This question raises huge amounts of debate among Christian experts.  Some equate the books with the fantasy novels written by C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien while others believe that the books promote the occult through witchraft and spells.  Let's take a closer look at some of the arguments surrounding these seven books.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fruit - Faithfulness]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Go deeper into the fruits of the Spirit.  What does the Bible say about faithfulness?  How can you grow in this fruit of the Spirit?  Learn lessons from people in the Bible and how to apply those lessons on faithfulness to your life.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Church of Christ Homsexuality]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/homosexuality/f/CofChomosexuali.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What position does the Churches of Christ take on homosexuality, same sex marriage, and gay relationships?  Find out more about the position of the Churches of Christ regarding these controversial subjects.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prayers for Suicidal Teens]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/advice/qt/PrayerSuicidal.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Whether you feel suicidal or someone you know is thinking of suicide, here are some prayers to ask God to intervene.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2012 - Movie Review]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Review of the movie &quot;2012&quot; from the Christian Teens' point of view.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Advent?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Explanation of Advent and how it is celebrated and represented in the Church.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Christian Teens and Drinking]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One of the biggest dilemmas facing Christian teens today is how to handle the pressure to drink alcohol.  The issue of drinking continues to be debated among Christian denominations, yet that debate can create some confusion for Christian teens.  Here are some facts, scripture, and truths about alcohol to help Christian teens to make Godly decisions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Get Along with Your Parents]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One of the biggest challenges for Christian teens is their relationship with their parents.  So, what are some things you can do to develop a Godly relationship with your parents?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Baptists and Homosexuality]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What position does the Baptist Church take on homosexuality, same sex marriage, and gay relationships?  Find out more about the positions of the Baptist Church regarding this controversial subject.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fruit of the Spirit: Love]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Go deeper into the fruits of the Spirit.  What does the Bible say about love?  How can you grow in this fruit of the Spirit?  Learn lessons from people in the Bible and how to apply those lessons on love to your life.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Should You Read Twilight?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Should Christian teens be reading the Twilight saga?  Like many fantasy novels, the series raises the question of whether or not the story demonstrates Christian values.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Go deeper into the fruits of the Spirit.  What does the Bible say about kindness?  How can you grow in this fruit of the Spirit?  Learn lessons from people in the Bible and how to apply those lessons on kindness to your life.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Denomination and Homosexuality]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/homosexuality/a/denomhomosexual.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What position does each Christian denomination take on homosexuallity, same sex relationships, and gay marriage?  Find out more about what views your denomination has and discover what others believe about this controversial topic.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[New International Version]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/versionsofthebible/p/NIV.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A description of the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Chanukkah]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is Chanukkah?  How is this popular Jewish holiday celebrated, and what significance does it have for Christian teens?  The Feast of Lights actually has some things to teach us about our faith.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Methodists and Homosexuality]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/homosexuality/f/MethodistHomsex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What position does the Methodist Church take on homosexuality, same sex marriage, and gay relationships?  Find out more about the positions of the Methodist Church regarding this controversial subject.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Youth Worker Books]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/youthworkercenter/tp/youthworkerbook.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Do you feel a call to youth leadership but wonder how you can be an effective youth worker?  Youth ministry requires commitment and a Christ-centered heart, but it also requires that you continue  your own growth in being a good leader.  Here are some books that offer inspiration and techniques to help you learn and grow.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Effective Parent]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/parentresourcecenter/tp/betterparent.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Parenting a teenager is hard enough, but add in trying to be a Christian parent and the challenges become even greater.  Parents today are dealing with issues that their parents never even thought about.  Here are 7 ways to be a more effective parent.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bible Verses About Failure]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/whatthebiblesaysabout/a/WBSAFailure.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Everybody fails from time to time.  What advice does the Bible have when you do fail?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bible Verses for Christmas]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianholidays/a/ChristmasBibleVerses.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It's always good to remind ourselves what the Christmas season is really about by studying the Bible verses about Christmas.  From the Nativity Story to predictions about the birth of Jesus&amp;#8230;here are some Bible Verses that remind us that the reason for celebration is the Lord.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Honesty Quiz]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianliving/a/honestyquiz.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How honest are you? Most Christian Teens think they are fairly truthful, so take this honesty quiz to see how truthful you really are.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Deliverance from Homosexuality]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Every Christian denomination has different beliefs about homosexuality, and some believe that homosexuality is a behavior from which a Christian teen can be delivered.  Yet, if you are of that belief, deliverance is not always easy.  It can be discouraging to pray for deliverance and still have same-sex attractions.  However, the struggle does not mean God is not listening.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lutherans and Homosexuality]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/homosexuality/f/LutheranHomosex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What position does the Lutheran Church take on homosexuality, same sex marriage, and gay relationships?  Find out more about the positions of the Lutheran Church regarding this controversial subject.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Catholicism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What do Catholics believe?  How does their faith differ from other Christian denominations?  Here is some basic information to help you understand Catholicism so you can see how it compares to your faith.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Homosexuality]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is homosexuality and why are Christians so opposed to it?  What does the Bible have to say about this lifestyle and how are you supposed to treat homosexuals?  Here we'll take a look at homosexuality and what the Bible has to say on the subject. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fruit of the Spirit Quiz]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[We can all have more than one fruit of the Spirit, but we are stronger in some fruits than others.  Here is a simple quiz to let you know which fruit of the spirit is your strongest character trait and which could use a little work. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can a Homosexual Be Christian?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There is a lot of different responses to the question, &quot;Can a homosexual be a Christian,&quot; because there are several conflicting beliefs out there about homosexuality.  ]]></description>
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