Abbie Miller
By Staff Writer Matthew VanTryon
If you walk through the checkout line at your local grocery store, you will inevitably see the latest gossip magazines with information on who your favorite celebrity is dating that day. Boot up the Internet, and you will without a doubt see multiple blurbs about the latest celebrity gossip. Young teens all over the country become infatuated with “Bieber Fever”. What does this really mean for our society?
Guest post by Tricia Goyer
… I’m proud that Kourtney Kardashian carried her baby … and that she chose to speak out about it.
My hope is that many young women will get the same message: “You may regret not having the baby.”
Kourtney Kardashian’s unplanned pregnancy forced the shocked reality TV star to make one of the most difficult decisions in her life: Would she have the baby or terminate the pregnancy?
“I definitely thought about it long and hard, about if I wanted to keep the baby or not, and I wasn’t thinking about adoption,” Kardashian, 30, who was shooting E!’s Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami at the time, tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I do think every woman should have the right to do what they want, but I don’t think it’s talked through enough. I can’t even tell you how many people just say, ‘Oh, get an abortion.’ Like it’s not a big deal.” Read the rest here.
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Tricia Goyer is the author of twenty books including From Dust and Ashes, My Life UnScripted, and the children’s book, 10 Minutes to Showtime.
Big Daddy Weave’s Mike Weaver wants to lose some LBs in 09. He calls it his 90in09 challenge.
Want to lose some LBs of your own. If you go to 90in09, in addition to signing on with “Team Mike” and following Weaver’s progress, fans can also join the health challenge by uploading their own photos and tracking their successes.
Participants will have access to healthy food recipes, exercise techniques and more wellness information. Individuals can further meet the 90 in ‘09 support team including renowned wellness leaders Dr. Asa Andrew, also known as “America’s Health Coach,” and Scott Reall, YMCA Restore Ministries’ founder and executive director.
Did you know that the Goggle search engine for 3:16 went way up after the Championship game on Thursday between Florida and Oklahoma?
Have you checked out this reality TV show? Real Winning Edge features faith-filled celebrities and real-life teens who are living on the winning edge.
PEOPLE Magazine
Jordin Sparks Defends Purity Rings on VMAs
By Brian Orloff
Excerpt: Not everybody is laughing at Russell Brand at this year’s Video Music Awards.
Jordin Sparks spoke out against the British comedian’s jokes about the Jonas Brothers and their purity rings before introducing T.I.’s performance. (Read rest of article here.)
From RTF: It takes courage to stand up in front of a crowd of millions (in person and televised) and let the world know what you believe. Jordan Sparks did just that this weekend, telling the crowd that it was wrong to make fun of the Jonas Brothers and their stand to remain virgins. Jordan wears her own ring, and is also vocal about waiting for the right man and the right time. Some in the crowd cheered when she spoke and later the comedian apologized.
What can one teen do? You can be unafraid to stand for something you believe in, even in the spotlight, even when the majority of those around you think a different way.
What can one teen do?
I’m glad you asked. Did you know that a mosquito net can save a child’s life? Rebecca St. James is raising malaria awareness and telling how you can help through Compassion International.
Rebecca St. James raises malaria awareness
Allie Martin – OneNewsNow – 4/25/2008 10:00:00 AM
Excerpt of news article: Rebecca St. James, one of the most successful female contemporary Christian music artists, is joining an effort with Compassion International in the fight against malaria.
Today is “World Malaria Day,” a day set aside to spotlight a disease that impacts millions worldwide. Malaria is a potentially fatal blood disease and is spread by infected mosquitoes. In fact, each year, 350 million to 500 million people contract malaria. More than a million people die annually from the disease, with African children under the age of five accounting for 75 percent of the deaths. (more…)
“I Felt Forgiven”
An Igniteyourfaith.com exclusive interview with Lacey Mosley of Flyleaf
by Todd Hertz
In an igniteyourfaith.com interview, IYF editor Todd Hertz talked to Lacey about her past and her faith.
What were your teen years like?
I was dealing with a lot with low self-esteem and depression, and I kind of hated myself a lot. I think that spilled over into relationships with other people. I hated everybody. So my home life was a bad situation. To get away from it, I started doing drugs when I was 13. (more…)