Monday, October 12, 2007
 So, What Do You Believe?
I felt God nudging me to talk to my friend.
by Nelson Linkous, as told to Kate E. Schmelzer
I was on a bus with my high school's theater group headed for a competition a few hours away. As we traveled down the road, a lot of the guys on the bus were acting dumb and making rude jokes—including Jeff*, who seemed to be the leader of it all.
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 Get Lost, Unibrow!
When it came to how we treated Jackson, I thought I was the good guy.
by Josh Kim, as told to Christy Heitger
I turned quickly, dodging Trent*, then shot.
Swoosh! "Two points for me!" I shouted.
I shot hoops after school every day with Trent and Dylan. It was just the three of us, unwinding after a long, boring day of classes.
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 FAITH Q&A
Is Heaven Here or There?
Q. I've always thought that heaven is a place we're going to. But in the Lord's Prayer, we ask for the Lord's kingdom to come to Earth. So, are we waiting for heaven to come to us or waiting to go someplace else?
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Forgiveness on American Idol
Why Mandisa forgave Simon Cowell's rude remarks.
by Todd Hertz
On the fifth season of American Idol, Mandisa Hundley was known for more than just her amazing voice. The top-nine finalist also got attention for her response to Simon Cowell's rude comments about her weight.
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 Battlefield of the Mind for Teens
Joyce Meyer gives no-nonsense advice about what teenagers face every day—peer pressure, expectations for the future, the struggle for independence, and more. |
 How Can We Be Silent, CD
BarlowGirl—sisters Alyssa, Lauren, and Rebecca—incorporate sweeping strings and piano into their blend of high energy rock and encouragement for all listeners. |
 WOW Hits 2007, DVD
The must-have collection of the year's top Christian music video hits. Features videos and concert footage from Hawk Nelson, BarlowGirl, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp, and more. |
 CHOOSING A COLLEGE
"It's Perfect For You"
My friend knew she'd found the perfect school for me. I was certain she hadn't.
by Charity G. Carter
I stepped gingerly down the aluminum bleachers along my high school's football field. It was a steamy Texas October evening during my sophomore year, and some friends and I had gathered to watch our school's football game.
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