This week ENCOUNTER shared 10 tips you might try in the new year. Do you have any goals for 2009? Leave a comment and share the fun! :)
Jesus came to earth and represented God, the Father. In ENCOUNTER this week, we read some different qualities of God our Father. Which qualities mean the most to you? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.
ENCOUNTER got to chat with band Family Force 5. Band member Chap Stique talked about superheroes and how he and the guys follow the ultimate hero, Jesus.
Jordan faced a hard decision—should he admit that he cheated or not?
ENCOUNTER got to chat with Christian singer Ayiesha Woods. Ayiesha talked about times when she is in authority.
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for? Leave a comment and share what God is doing in your life.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, there was a quiz to help you figure out what kind of intelligence type you are.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, we read the day Travis had and how it just took one small act of kindness to make a huge difference in his life.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, we read Laura's testimony about her godly friend. Does Laura’s story remind you of a friend who’s been encouraging in your relationship with God?
For most students across the country, school has started again. We here at ENCOUNTER hope that your new school year is beginning well.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, the article "Darkness to Dawn" we read about how Laura cut herself to deal with pain. She shares how God continues to lead her out of that self-injury, and He reminds her through His Word, the Bible, that He is always by her side.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, the article "Being There" we read that Matt struggled with what to say to Corbin when his dad died. In the end, Matt just being there was what meant the most to Corbin during such a rough time.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, the article "Why, God?" April talked about her family's car crash. April's grandfather died and her grandmother and mom were seriously injured. It devastated April's whole family.
When bad things happen, we start questioning God. Why doesn't He always answer prayers as we expect Him to? But sometimes, looking back on life, we get the chance to see the blessings that came from God's plan. Other times, we don't always know God's reasoning for acting or not acting how we wish.
This week's issue of ENCOUNTER was all about the Internet. Like most things, the Internet can be used for good or for bad. It's all about what you choose to do online.
This week's issue of ENCOUNTER was all about music. You heard from hip-hop artists Mars Ill. You read about Ethan's special song in the Battle of the Bands. And you read how Melissa has discovered the soundtrack of her life.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, the article "Six Great Movies" showed us how to use movies to get conversations about God started with our friends. Here are a few more movies that the author of the article really loves:
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, there was a quiz to help you figure out what kind of news media you are.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, the article "Christmas in July!" reminded us that we can use our summertime to reach out to people in need. Have you ever tried one of the ideas on the list?
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, the article "The Canceled Vacation" Christina talked about her family's disastrous vacation . . . but then how she saw God working behind the scenes.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, the article "Vacation Is Here!" gave some ideas of how you can stay involved with God this summer.
In this week's issue of ENCOUNTER, Dalan talked about the reasons he respects his dad.
June is finally here! What do you have planned for the summer? Post a comment and share!
In the article "Communicating with God’s Family—Get Real!" we read about the different generations who make up our church family and how we can communicate better with people who aren't our same age.
This week ENCOUNTER discusses different types of family crises we may face; it includes a quiz titled "Can You Cope in a Family Crisis?"
In the article "When Personalities Collide" we read about the different personality types people can have and how that can cause conflicts, especially in families.
In the article "Dealing With It" we read about the sacrifices Luke made to live with his grandparents while his mom was getting cancer treatments. Although he didn't want to move, he did want to honor his parents.
In the article "Secrets Your Parents Never Told You" you got some insider information from a parent on the struggles and joys parents have in raising teens like YOU.
This week we're kicking of a series of ENCOUNTER issues all about families. Keep reading and you'll find articles about being adopted, living with grandparents, parent who are ill, parents who have passed away, and parents who are divorced. We have a fun quiz on assessing the personality types of you and your family and how to get along with everyone. And we talk about being an active part of the family of God.
In the article "One Way" we read about why it's important to tell others that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. And the author used a metaphor of driving on a road to explain why Jesus is the only way.
In the article "Follow the Leader/Lover" we read about what it really means to make Jesus Lord of our lives.
In the article "Block Games" we read about two girls discussing why it was important to care about Jesus' resurrection--not just His death.
In the article "Hiding or Walking?" we read about the reasons why Jesus' death on the cross means so much to each of us.
In the article "I Quit!" Josh talked about not making the varsity tennis team. He was very disappointed. Later he realized it was for the good of the team that another player made varsity instead of him.
