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October-December 2004

The Battle for Your Mind

IconUnmasking the Spirit World
Interest in the paranormal—that which is beyond the normal human realm—has exploded in recent years. These days our culture is filled with references to supernatural beings and supernormal powers...

IconIs the Spirit World Real?
Do you know for sure whether there really is an evil spirit named Satan? What about his minions called demons? How does all of this affect young people?

IconWho's Getting Tricked by Halloween?
Why do witches, goblins, jack-o'-laterns, cobwebs, graveyards and symbols of the occult surround this holiday? You need to know the real story.

IconTo See or Not to See: That New Horror Film
Have you ever found yourself hanging out with friends who wanted to go see a horror film? How can you decide what to do?

IconThe Battle for Your Mind
There is a very real battle going on inside your head. You have the power to determine who will win. Don't lose this crucial confromtation!

IconHow to Explain Your Beliefs Without Losing Friends
"You don't keep Christmas?" "You're going where for eight days?" "You're not going to heaven when you die?" "Why can't you play ball on Saturday?"

IconFour Keys to Use When Explaining Your Beliefs
We can't force the truth on anyone. We can gently explain it when asked, but we should never do so in a judgmental way. Use these four points to help explain...

IconWithout Friends
We all face times when a friend is hard to find. What can we do to remedy this difficult situation?

Icon"You Don't Keep Christmas?" Experiences
"Don't you like to get presents?" Young people in the United Church of God tell their personal stories of how they explain to friends why they choose not to keep Christmas.

IconThe Mind-Body Connection: Move Yourself to a Better Mood
Have you ever experienced "the blues"? Most people have felt down, anxious, worried, numb or sad—you fill in the blank. Prolonged feelings of sadness, usually for more than two weeks, can lead to depression...

IconQ&A
The following questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.

IconIn the News...
News of interest to teens and young adults from a biblical perspective.



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