In Case You Missed It…January 25, 2012
If you are like me, you try to read as many articles, blogs and books as possible but just cannot catch all of them. “In Case You Missed It” is my way of pointing out a few “reads” that I think are too good to miss.
Top Trends of 2011: Millennials Rethink Christianity
The Christian community is struggling to remain connected with the next generation of teens and young adults. In particular, the church is “losing” many young creatives (like designers, artists, writers, musicians, and actors) as well as young science-minded students (such as medical students, engineers, biologists and mathematicians).
You Can Help Teen Girls Combat Sexual Abuse
One in five girls in the United States is sexually abused each year. Licensed clinical psychologist Kalyani Gopal says five simple steps can help you teach girls how to avoid abuse or survive it if they are abused.
Of those who are abused, some do not disclose sexual abuse until they are much older. The most common perpetrators are boyfriends, step-parents and relatives, with 80 percent of the perpetrators being within the birth family.
Teenagers Want Face Time More Than Texting Time – Alicia Eler
Despite all of the technology available to teenagers today, they still prefer meeting IRL to texting and “liking” each others’ Facebook statuses.
A new study out from Ericsson surveyed 2000 U.S. teenagers ages 13-17 to understand more about how they socialize through technology.
Texting and Facebook in particular have changed the way that teenagers date, particularly in the “courting” process which concludes with an actual date. The initial first interaction still takes place offline. In fact, when asked the question what type of communication would they miss most if it were taken away, teens responded with “face-to-face.”
Ultimate purpose and meaning: Some say they pursue it, others do not – Chris Turner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A recent LifeWay Research study found that Americans with even a slight curiosity about an ultimate purpose to life are more likely to participate in worship services, while half of those who never attend church never wonder about life’s ultimate purpose.
Approximately 75 percent of the 2,000 adults surveyed nationally indicate that they either agree or strongly agree with the statement, “There is an ultimate purpose and plan for every person’s life.” However, 50 percent of respondents who never attend worship services disagree with the statement.
