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Peer Pressure

"Do not be deceived: 'Evil company corrupts good habits'" (1 Corinthians 15:33).

Who we spend time with, as well as whose opinions we value, will greatly affect who we become and what we do. Peer pressure is a challenge that many face daily, but it can be overcome. Check out our resources below for more information.

  • by Ken Treybig
Many young people have successfully retained their Christian beliefs while obtaining a degree. Here's how.
  • by David Treybig
In trying to answer complex moral questions, most people today have embraced the self-empowering myth that whatever they sincerely believe is true. They forget about God and His Word.
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  • by Cecil Maranville
A study by San Diego State University shows a shocking cultural shift in the attitudes and practices of teen girls regarding sex. What should you do to help your teens avoid the pain and suffering this could bring?
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  • by Ken Auletta
Many people identify with bucking the crowd and being one's own person, but how can we know when that's what we should do? here's an example of someone who was a nonconformist for the right reason.
  • by Brandy Jaramillo
Being indecisive is a common affliction today. Why is it that so many want to be part of the world and part of the Church at the same time?
  • by Jerold Aust
Finding true friends and dealing with unwanted pressures are challenges at any age. Where can teens turn for help?
  • by Vertical Thought
Will you be leaving home for college this fall? If so, your Christianity is sure to be tested. Read this article for advice on how to remain strong.
  • by Leslie Schwartz
What happens when a young person who believes in God studies evolution? Read this first-hand account to discover what happened to one college freshman.
  • by Ken Treybig
Many people mistakenly think everyone is having sex before marriage, but the facts show otherwise—with good cause.
  • by Cecil Maranville
Counterculture parents of the '80s, feminists, the entertainment industry and thinking people who wanted to change a culture that mistreats women unwittingly worked together to start a revolution. The result is a raging social trend that threatens our teens.
  • by Ralph Levy
As a reader of Virtual Christian Magazine, you are probably disturbed by many of the values of the culture around you--and with good reason. How can we counter the degrading influence of much of popular culture?
  • by Gary Smith
Everyone chooses role models. Sometimes we emulate people who are older than us. At other times, it is people our own age or even younger than us. How can we decide whom to follow?
  • by Eric Evans
Body piercing has become quite fashionable today. But is this practice wise and, more importantly, what does God think about it?
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  • by Janet Treadway
Some people don't think clothes matter or that it makes any difference how they wear their hair. The Bible says differently. Read this article to find out how and why.