Dealing with Peer Pressure

Teen Resisting Peer Pressure

It’s inevitable that your teen will probably face peer pressure at some point in their life. When this happens, they’ll be much more confident resisting if you provide them with the advice and tools they need to say no and walk away. Peer pressure isn’t always the reason for someone’s addiction, but it can be … Read more

Valley of Dry Bones – Hope for the Future

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In Ezekial 37, we are taken to a scene that is completely desolate…scattered with broken reminders of life that has long since past.  The prophet Ezekial is taken into the middle of a valley with thousands of dry bones scattered within it.  He walks among these bones and is, I am sure, saddened by the scene … Read more

Local Pastors Invest in Discipleship of Troubled Teens

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Ozarks Teen Challenge has recently been blessed by the ministry of several local pastors who are investing in the discipleship of our troubled teens.  Pastors from  Emmaus Church in Springfield, MO and Lifesong Church in Reed Springs, MO have committed to sharing devotional sermons with our guys on a monthly basis each Friday afternoon. These devotional … Read more