Helpful Websites For The Family

Cool Links for Girls:

·www.jenivarnadeau.com (Christian female vocalists)
·www.bethanydillon.com (Christian female vocalists)
·www.briomag.com (Christian resource for girls and families with girl drama)
·www.virtuousreality.com (Christian resources for questions and articles)

Family and Parenting Links:
·www.lifeway.com (on the top of the page click on the family tab and you can find numerous other helpful articles)
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www.oneplace.com (a place for you to be encouraged by other pastors through their preaching)
·www.homeword.com (great resource for tips, articles, devotion ideas, for all family members, podcast, newsletter, etc…A must see!!!)
·www.notreligion.com (a great resource for your kids if they are struggling with image and other hot topics, but most importantly this website can help your kids to have a deeper walk with the Lord)
·www.pureintimacy.org   (need help on covering the topic of sex with your children, this may be a great help)
·www.smalleyonline.com   (a must for all couples whether you have kids or not)

Links on Youth Culture and Media Reviews:
·www.cpyu.org (a must see website with limitless help on youth culture and a free newsletter that I highly suggest, suggested reading list, and just an all around amazing site)
·www.almenconi.com (another must see youth culture website with amazing reviews, free newsletter, and articles)
·www.pluggedinonline.com (a trustworthy site to get a conservative Christian review of the films your kids want to see)
·www.thesource4ym.com (insight on youth culture, relevant articles, slang dictionary, movie reviews, etc)
·www.hisradioz.com (great place for your kids to hear great variety in Christian music)
·www.edge1069.com (great place for your kids to hear great variety in Christian music)
·www.jesusfreakhideout.com (music video, music, and concert reviews)
·www.christianitytoday.com (numerous articles and reviews and opinions concerning the Christian worldview)

Apologetics:
·www.josh.org (resource for parents and students concerning apologetics)
·www.carm.org (Christian Apologetics Research Ministry)
·www.allaboutgod.com
·www.allaboutjesuschrist.org
·www.allaboutthejourney.org

Devotions:
·Heart  Family eDevotions (an emailed devotion that is unique to the parent and student that can be done at home as a family)

Books:
·Five Love Languages of Teenagers by: Gary Chapman
·Understanding Today’s Youth Culture by: Walt Mueller
·Opie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Where Faith, Family, and Culture Collide by: Walt Mueller
·Thirty Days: Connecting the Hearts of Parents and Teens by: Richard Ross