It turns out that teens, when left to their own judgment, agree that abstinance is the way to go. But pushed to these conclusions by moralistic teaching on the matter is ineffective. What do you think?
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Second Hand Hot
When you are seen (or in a photo) with a goodlooking person you end up being considered more 'hot' than if you were seen alone. Simply being in a relationship adds points. A good looking partner in the photo adds even more.
Friday, June 25, 2010
We Expect More From Churches
When churches make terrible mistakes we expect them (of all groups) to come clean, face the music and try to amend their wrongs. When they remain silent until trapped, we can only shake our heads.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Competition Can Kill A Group
Unintentional competiton can have team members hurting one another's efforts. The bigger the business or church, the greater the risk. Complete one another rather than compete...a good rule.
The Nones Are Growing in Number
In a world where more and more folk claim to be a 'none', it is little wonder that the fastest growing churches are non-credal and have shorter lists of what it means to be a member.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Male Stupidity
Why is it that guys are struck by lightening more often than gals. They won't come in out of the rain. What is it with men? Pride, denial...surely not stupidity?
Internet and Depression
Studies show a link between depression and more time spent on the internet. Is impersonal communication more appealing than face to face when you are feeling blue?
Sunday, June 13, 2010
How Not To Hate Your Wife
Couples who use 'we' rather than 'me' tend to fight less and get along better. When you commit to another you lose a bit of 'me' to make 'we'. Independent or interdependent...that is the question.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Grinding Gets Out of Hand
Dancing can be quite provocative, explicit, offensive, super-charged. What should we do? Change the music and imagine your grandmother is watching. What else?
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Problem With Puberty
Obese girls enter puberty early. Obese boys develop late. Yikes! That causes problems...depression for boys and 'not ready for this' for girls. Diet can help...but understanding is a must.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Cameras Everywhere...No Privacy
Life is recorded. All is made public. Thankfully God is willing to do some divine editing. Aren't you glad what you've done isn't etched in stone?
Monday, June 7, 2010
Passionate Kids Find Their Own Interests
If you want your young one to grab onto a hobby or interest...better give them room to find what really catches their eye and heart. Pushing often results in loss of interest once the parental pressure is gone.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Credit Cards and Staying at Home
New credit card applications are down. Expenditures for cable and cell phones are up. Folk are staying home and communicating more. Ah...this sounds like good news!
Friday, June 4, 2010
The Changing Face of America
A third of American wives make more than their husbands. And nearly sixty percent of college students are female. Are guys dropping the ball...or is all of this really good news about equality?
Thursday, June 3, 2010
CHURCH LEADERSHIP IN CRISIS
Church members and others expect the highest moral standards from clergy...and they should. Luther said, "It is not so much the size of the sin, but the stature of the sinner" that matters. Is that how you see it?
How Not To Hate Your Wife
Here is a very interesting study on how to get along. The study may be related to marriage, but it very much applies to all of your relationships.
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