“Peer pressure is the influence that a peer group, observers or individual exerts that encourages others to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform the group norms.”[1] In some ways, this could be for the better if the group had good attitudes, values, or behaviors that molded you into a better person. However, many... Continue Reading →
TEENS: Others Are Spreading Rumors About Me
If you find that, a friend has been gossiping about you, will you find it difficult not to reply in kind and can you calmly go to your friend? You do have inside knowledge of negative information about this friend, are you quick to retaliate? Your answers to these questions will determine if you are... Continue Reading →
THE EPISTLE OF JAMES: Chapter 5 Warning to the Rich
Misuse of Riches James 5:1-6 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 1Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and your silver have rusted; and their rust will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh... Continue Reading →
THE EPISTLE OF JAMES: Chapter 4 Warning Against Worldliness
Do Not Be a Friend of the World James 4:1-3 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 1 What is the source of wars[1] and fights[2] among you? Are they not from this source, your pleasures that wage war in your members?[3] 2 You lust and do not have, so you commit murder. You desire, and yet you... Continue Reading →