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Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to help equip parents,
youth leaders, ministers and teens with the essential tools that will enable them to understand, navigate and impact the culture
in which they live. Entertainment is a potent influence on our culture for both good and evil. Through our reviews and discussions
of that entertainment, they hope to spark intellectual thought, family discussion and spiritual growth.
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The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding is a nonprofit organization committed
to building strong families by serving to bridge the cultural-generational gap between parents and teenagers. At a time when
an already confusing youth culture is changing quickly, CPYU helps parents, youth workers, educators, and others understand
teenagers and their culture so that they will be better equipped to help children and teens navigate the challenging world
of adolescence.
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Family.org is the official site of Focus on the Family, the organization founded
by Dr. James Dobson, which is dedicated to helping to preserve traditional values and the institution of the family. It contains
a wealth of resources in such areas as family ministry, college student ministry, community impact, business, government and
public policy, and various other topics.
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These devotionals, offered by LifeWay Christian Resources, provide the opportunity
for parents to sign up to receive weekly devotionals via their e-mail. Participants receive two 20-minute devotions each week
which contain solid Bible teaching, discussion questions that emphasize family involvement, and prayer guidance at the conclusion.
These are offered free of charge.
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In response to the overwhelming needs of parents and families, Jim Burns
founded HomeWord in 1985. HomeWord is a Christian organization designed to provide assistance to adults worldwide as they
help young people make wise decisions and lead positive, vibrant, Christian lifestyles. While absolutely committed to young
people, HomeWord equips parents, grandparents and youth leaders; those who daily reach out to kids. |
The Barna Group provides primary research; printed resources; leadership development;
spiritual training; and church facilitation and enhancement. We seek to use our strengths in partnership with Christian ministries
and individuals to be a catalyst in moral and spiritual transformation in the United States. We accomplish these outcomes
by providing vision, information, strategy, evaluation and resources.
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