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   <title>About.com Christian Teens: What's Hot Now</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Effective Parent]]></title>
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         <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[Episcopalian and Homosexuality]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What position does the Episcopalian/Anglican Church take on homosexuality, same sex marriage, and gay relationships?  Find out more about the positions of the Episcopalian/Anglican Church regarding these controversial subjects.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[FAQs - Date Rape]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In America a woman is raped every two minutes.  This startling statistic brings to light an important issue for Christian teen girls - rape.  While many Christian teens believe that most rapes are committed by a stranger, the facts show that most rapes are committed by someone close to the girl, like a friend, boyfriend, or date.  Here are some answers to the common questions regarding date rape.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mormon Views-Homosexuality]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What position does the Mormon Church of Latter Day Saints' take on homosexuality, same sex marriage, and gay relationships?  Find out more about the positions of the Mormon Church of Latter Day Saints regarding these controversial subjects.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Presbyterian and Homosexuality]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What position does the Presbyterian Church take on homosexuality, same sex marriage, and gay relationships?  Find out more about the positions of the Presbyterian Church regarding these controversial subjects.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Youth Worker Books]]></title>
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         <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[Find Scholarships and Grants]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Need help finding money to pay for college?  Here are the top sites for Christian teens seeking to pay for their education.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Support Troops]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Think that just because you&amp;#8217;re a teenager you can&amp;#8217;t support the troops?  Think again. As a Christian teen you may feel called to offer support to  the military overseas.  Here are some ways that you can help.]]></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[Going Green is Christian]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Every Christian teen should learn about why &quot;Going Green&quot; is the Christian thing to do.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emergency Kit]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When you work with Christian teens things happen, and you need to be prepared for those little emergencies like boredom, cuts, bruises, spills, absent students, late students, and more. Here are some ideas for a youth worker &quot;In Case of Emergency Kit&quot; that can help any youth event go smoothly.]]></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[Tony Dungy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Tony Dungy, the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, is also a devout Christian.  Find out more about his life, career, and faith.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understanding Your Teen]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/parentresourcecenter/a/teenthinking.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sometimes your Christian teen does things you just don't understand.  You wish you could get into his or her head to figure out what is going on in there.  Well, here are some things your teen is thinking and probably won't tell you.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What About Suicide?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Bible is not explicit on suicide, but God's word does give Christian teens some hints as to how God feels about the subject.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Church of Christ Homsexuality]]></title>
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         <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[Coping with Stress]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/advice/tp/copewithstress.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many teens feel stressed around big moments in their lives like final exams, prom, applying to college, or the first day of school.  Stress can be a pretty dangerous thing, because it clouds our judgment and can cause physical problems like illness.  It can also get in the way of our spiritual lives by fostering anger or resentment toward God.  Here are some ways to cope with stress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is a Devotional]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/explainingdevotionals/a/WhatDevotional.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ever wondered what people are talking about when the use the term &quot;devotional?&quot;  And what is a devotional supposed to do for you?  Here's an explanation for one of the staples of your Christian walk.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Get Along with Your Parents]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/advice/a/GetAlongParents.htm</link>
         <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[Finding Money for College]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/christiancolleges/tp/PayForCollege.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From scholarships to loans, here are six places Christian teens can look to find money to pay for their college education.]]></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[Fruit of the Spirit: Peace]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/fruitofthespirit/a/FruitPeace.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Go deeper into the fruits of the Spirit.  What does the Bible say about peace?  How can you grow in this fruit of the Spirit?  Learn lessons from people in the Bible and how to apply those lessons on peace to your life.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Modesty]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/whatthebiblesaysabout/f/Modesty.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What advice does the Bible offer about modesty and how can it be applied to today's fashion?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gossip Quiz]]></title>
         <link>http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianliving/a/gossipquiz.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Are you a big gossip?  Do you absolutely hate gossips?  Take this gossip quiz to find out where you really stand on gossip.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fundraising for Missions]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Most Christian teens considering going on a mission trip will have to raise money in order to travel.  However, knowing the most effective ways to raise money for these mission trips can give most Christian teens peace of mind when it comes to the financial aspect of missions.  Here are some of the best ways to raise money for a missions trip:]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pentecostal and Homosexuality]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What position does the Pentecostal Movement take on homosexuality, same sex marriage, and gay relationships?  Find out more about the position of the Pentecostal Movement regarding these controversial subjects.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Roman Catholic - Homosexuality]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What position does the Roman Catholic Church take on homosexuality, same sex marriage, and gay relationships?  Find out more about the Vatican's opinion on this controversial subject.]]></description>
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