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'No' Is a Love Word

"The most important revolution in the last century has been the sexual revolution," stated Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C. "It is in this revolution, simple changes instigated profound effects....

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Teen Vogue Has Crossed the Line Again

This week gave further evidence into the reality that the creators of the magazine Teen Vogue are competing for the hearts and minds of young women. The magazine, created for teen girls, published an article last Friday that gave explicit...

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Study Reveals Millennial Success Sequence

The Institute for Family Studies recently published a study, The Millennial Success Sequence: Marriage, Kids, and the 'Success Sequence' Among Young Adults, revealing that millennials are much more likely to flourish financially if they follow the...

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Tips on Teaching Your Kids About Sex

Our culture paints a tremendously tainted version of sexuality. Blaring messages thrown around on TV, social media, and billboards must be challenged and confronted in the home. Our culture is not ashamed to talk about sexuality; therefore,...

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Does Less Sex Education Lead to Less Sex?

Teen pregnancies in England fell dramatically after cuts to funding for a sex education program, according to a new study. The analysis, published in the Journal of Health Economics last month, examined the effect of budget cuts to...

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Wait is a Four Letter Word

Whether you are waiting for the dream, the cure or the right guy; everyone is waiting for something. However, when God says, "WAIT," we can control only two things: how we wait and who we become along the way. In this free...

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Download the Love and Laugh App

With an overwhelming amount of negative media today, youth need positive reinforcement. The Abstinence Clearinghouse recently updated the Love and Laugh App to encourage and motivate young people to make positive, healthy choices. The...

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New Abstinence Brochure Available

Looking for a unique, fresh way to share the message of abstinence until marriage? Check out our new brochure, The Truth About Abstinence! This brochure shares the benefits of abstinence, the truth about second chances and information...

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Have You Had 'The Prom Talk' With Your Teen?

With spring comes the anticipation of prom season for thousands of teens. Formal attire is purchased, hair appointments are scheduled and arrangements to take pictures at a unique location are made in preparation for the big day. Amidst all the...

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How Far Is Too Far?

Quite possibly the most terrifying question a teen can ask an abstinence educator is "How far is too far?". According to abstinence advocate Chad Etzel, "this question assumes that acts of arousal are only more intense forms of affection,...

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