Month: December 2020
Better Than What “Grows on Trees:” Youth Views on Wealth
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Money doesn’t grow on trees?” Of course you have! This is probably one of…
Not “Just Another Statistic:” Adventist Youth Views on Alcohol Use
The statistics are daunting. A 2013 survey of high school students by the Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that in the last…
Jesus, Lover of the Unaccepted: Youth Perceptions of Acceptance in Their Church
During Jesus’ time on Earth, He had a seemingly magnetic appeal to the outcasts of society. When He encountered a…
“Dare to be a Daniel:” Youth and Denominational Pride
There’s an old song in the Happy Songs for Boys and Girls (19520 songbook called “Dare to be a Daniel.” The lyrics…
A Cheerful Giver: Youth Tithe-giving Habits
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to…
A Balanced Diet, The Beginning of Health: Young Adult Eating Habits
Health is a huge topic of discussion in our society today. There’s always some new product to help you lose…
Not as Cool as It May Seem: Adventist Young Adults and Smoking
It’s marketing at its finest. A clever camel with witty sayings. An elegant lady who exudes nothing but class. A…
A Hot Topic: SDA Youth Attitudes on Premarital Sex
Sex. It’s a topic that is pervasive in our culture today. It seems you can’t flip on the TV without…
Hidden Baggage: The Prevalence of Abuse Among Adventist Youth
As Christians, it is easy to get a false sense of security about how protected our children and young people…
Striking the Right Chord: Youth Caution in Music Selection
The famous philosopher and poet Friedrich Nietzche once said, “Without music life would be a mistake.” There’s no denying it:…