Youth Ministry Resources: For years, it was seen as shameful to have a baby before you were married, and now for the first time in American history, more than 50% of babies born to women under the age of 30 are born to single parent homes.
Youth Group Lessons: A few years ago it was Pillow Pets and plastic gel bracelets, and now thanks to Nike, consumers have a new target to obsess about! Nike has released its new NBA All-Star sneaker line and it has created quite a ruckus, to say the least.
Youth Ministry Resources: Texas Judge Tonya Parker has made her position clear: she is not performing a single wedding in the state of Texas until everyone can get married to whomever they please in the state of Texas.
Youth Ministry Lessons: It is rare for an awards show not to have some type of controversy. Be it wardrobe malfunctions, sexualized routines or political comments, chances are something will make headlines when Hollywood celebrates.
Youth Ministry Resources: Linsanity. If you have yet to hear of this term then chances are you’ve been living in a bubble, somewhere outside the world of sports and popular culture. Recently, Linsanity was described as, “A state of euphoria”, and for good reason!
Youth Lessons: “The thing at the moment is Adele. She is a little too fat, but she has a beautiful face and a divine voice.” Celebrities must endure certain ridicule, but is attacking someone’s appearance so commonplace it’s accepted now?
Youth Ministry Lessons: More than 30 million people will visit an indoor tanning booth this year alone. While that number is high, the fact that 75% of those who tan indoors are females who fall between the ages of 16-29 is scary.
Youth Group Resources: The government regulates the consumption of alcohol. The government regulates tobacco use. Now, people are calling upon the government to regulate the consumption of…sugar?!?