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Mary’s Blog: When I Was A Teenager…

When I was a teenager, my sister made it possible for me to go to an event. Although I’d grown up in church, THAT SINGLE EVENT turned my life completely around. I’ve never been the same. I didn’t even know what I needed; I just knew something was missing. My big sister didn’t know either but God used her in an amazing way. She found out about that event for teenagers and she made it possible for me to go.

This week I’ve been at a messaging meeting for Women of Faith’s event for teen girls, The Revolve Tour. It’s been amazing, encouraging, and enlightening. Did you know . . .

• 37% of teen girls have posted or sent sexually explicit messages.
• 1 in 4 high girls suffers from an eating disorder.
• The percentage of sexually active teens IN youth groups and NOT in youth groups—is THE SAME.

Help Us Help Them

Here’s how: Bring a group of girls from your church (or family) to The Revolve Tour.

You may be wondering, “Why should I do this rather than the church’s youth leader?” We’ve found that in most churches, youth leaders are men. They’re great guys, but may not have something as unique as The Revolve Tour on their minds. They don’t necessarily see the benefit of an event just for girls. And, to be fair, they receive a lot of information about events and opportunities for their groups. Revolve may get lost in other priorities.

As a teen I was with hundreds of kids my age who were lovin’ life―and someone shared God’s love with me. After that one event, almost everyone in my family came to Christ. I’ve spent my entire life with the absolute assurance of God’s love for me―all because of an event more than 40 years ago.

The Revolve Tour can make such a difference in girls’ lives . . . but only if we can get them to the event.

Thank you so much for your help!

P.S. Studies show that girls are more likely to be positively influenced when they’re in a group—so the more girls you can get to Revolve the more influence they’ll have. Bring your teen’s group of friends to Revolve and watch what God will do!

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Going to a Party?

One could argue for or against parties by citing two New Testament passages. In John 2:1–11, Jesus and his followers attended a wedding in Cana. They not only attended, but at the reception Jesus also performed his first miracle—turning water into wine!

On the other hand, James 4:4 says that “loving the world is the same as hating God.” First John 2:16 better explains what we are supposed to avoid: the egotistical, destructive ways of the world. Are you going to this party to win a popularity contest? Are you a good example of Jesus to the people there? What is your motivation for going?

Middle school, high school, and college parties ooze with pressure to do things you know you shouldn’t. You may want to fit in or get guys to notice you. How far will you go? It depends on your maturity and whether you get your identity and self-worth from God or your friends. Without adults or accountability partners around, it’s easy to slip up—getting drunk, getting high, or hooking up—in the party scene.

When Jesus attended that wedding party in Cana, he was celebrating something good. So what are you celebrating?