Weekly Challenge for Teens November 6- November 13

Commitment is an important part of growing up, whether it be in your family, your job or your purity. Purity? Why purity? Because committing to something means you’ll follow through. It isn’t supposed to be taken lightly. In fact, it is  very serious decision. Committing to be pure in heart, mind and body means that you are going to go the extra mile to avoid any situation that would compromise your commitment. What begins this commitment? Enter: your weekly challenge.

This week, sit down with your parents, youth pastors, or other adults you trust and write a purity pledge. YOUR purity pledge. It can be a simple prayer or an elegant letter, but whatever it is, prayerfully consider it, then stick to it! Post it on your mirror, in your car, in your locker, anywhere and everywhere that you will pay attention. This is a serious promise before yourself, your parents, your future spouse and God that you will remain pure for your future husband or future wife. Purity can change the world- are you ready?

Weekly Challenge for Teens October 31-November 6

Purity is an integral part of our lives. It’s so important, in fact, that the God of the universe says that if you are pure in heart, you will SEE HIM! Wow! What a promise! Sometimes in this day and age we need a little reminding to remain pure in heart, mind and body. So, without further delay, here is your challenge.

Design a purity ring for Generations of Virtue’s Purity Ring Design Contest! If your ring is chosen, you will be aiding thousands of young people from all over the world in keeping their commitment to purity. Now remember, a purity ring is just an outward symbol of an inward commitment. It’s not magic, nor does it make any guarantees. But here is what it does do: it serves as a constant reminder to remain pure, both before God and to your future spouse. So what are you waiting for? Jump in! To give you some inspiration, check out this video on purity rings:

 

Weekly Challenge for Teens October 23-October 30

God’s Word. Our Daily Bread. It is a powerful tool, yet few people in this world use it the way it was designed to be used– as a weapon. That’s right! The word of God says that it “is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.” Wow! For this weeks challenge, GOV wants to encourage you to dive deep into the Word of God, and begin your amazing journey, learning His ways, words and thoughts.

So, without further delay,  here is your challenge: Pray and find a topic you’re struggling with. Maybe its arguing with your siblings. Maybe you’re involved in a job you’d rather not have. Maybe you’re having a hard time making Christ the center of your thoughts. Whatever the struggle, seek the Word and find at least five scriptures that help you combat those negative thoughts. If you’re hvin trouble finding the scriptures, check out www.biblegateway.com and do a topic search.

Girls, you could write them down and decorate the paper, then hang it up in your room to remind you to pray those scriptures everyday. Guys, write them down and laminate the paper. Keep it in your wallet and look at it regularly.

The Word of God has the potential to change your life–only question is: will you let it?

Announcing Generations of Virtue’s New Website!

Generations of Virtue’s new website is here! After months of work, our new website is up and running, and we’re inviting you to take a look. Visit the new www.generationsofvirtue.org

On our new site, you’ll find:

• A new look

• New and updated content about our ministry operations around the globe

• Pictures and movies of the GOV team in action

• A new and beautiful store

• New Purity Rings

• New Purity Jewelry

• New Books

Check it out! Same url: www.generationsofvirtue.org, different look and feel. Enjoy.

Weekly Challenge for Teens October 17- October 24

Teen Challenge October 17-October 24

We all have spare change at the end of the day, whether it be from left over lunch money to the change from a coffee shop. Question is- what do you do with your change?

This weeks challenge is seemingly simple but surprisingly difficult- at the end the day, empty your spare change into something, whether it be a soda bottle or a tin can. We at Generations of Virtue challenge you to empty your pockets every night. You’ll be surprised how much that change adds up! Now, to tag along with last weeks challenge, use that money to help support a missions trip or a ministry that you pray for. Maybe you could send some money to an overseas missions family, or help your church, or it maybe even be for your own overseas adventures. Whatever the reason, seek the Lord and let Him show you how to spend it. Happy saving!

Weekly Challenge for Teens

Teen Challenge October 9- October 16

Missions trips are powerful tools that God can use to change lives all around the globe. But you don’t have to travel overseas to be effective in the unreached areas of our world. This week, seek the Lord about a nation you could pray for. Do some research on that country, and entreat the Lord to reach down and touch the people of that nation. Maybe you could begin learning the language of that nation, songs that they sing to worship the Lord, or their favorite foods. And who knows, maybe you’ll end up on a missions trip to that country in the future!

To remind you of our international brother and sisters in Christ, check out our Language of Love purity ring:

Teen Challenge October 1- October 8

This week we want to encourage you to dive deep into prayer, especially for the United States. An awesome new wave has spread across our nation called Take 10 For America, where people all over the nation, and even all over the world are taking 10 minutes a day to pray for the United States. You might not have an hour, or even half an hour to pray, but we all have 10 minutes- and let’s take 10 for our country!

Weekly Challenge for Teens October 1- October 7

Teen Challenge for October 1- October 7

This week we want to encourage you to dive deep into prayer, especially for the United States. An awesome new wave has spread across our nation called Take 10 For America, where people all over the nation, and even all over the world are taking 10 minutes a day to pray for the United States. You might not have an hour, or even half an hour to pray, but we all have 10 minutes- so let’s take 10 for our country!

Weekly Challenge for Teens September 23- September 30

Teen Challenge for the week of September 23- September 30

Sometimes as a teen, reading can fall to the bottom of our priority lists. Outside of the Bible and textbooks, we oftentimes forgot how essential regular reading can be. Keep up those habits for a few years, and you may find it difficult to reverse that habit in your adult years. Although there are a plethora of books available, we sometimes forget that reading is a PRIVILEDGE. Many people in this world are illiterate, and still more that are unable to find good books in their native language.There are so many amazing books to read and gain knowledge from- many of them can be found at www.generationsofvirtue.org! This weeks challenge is…

Read a book! Yes, it is that easy (and that difficult). Now, we’re looking for something beyond a comic book, beyond a fun teeny-bopper read. Read something that is going to grow you, expand your mind, enrich your spirit, and encourage your heart. Enjoy!

Weekly Challenge for Teens September 15-September 22

Teen Challenge September 15-September 22

Are there people in your life that sometimes seem intolerable? Oh- come on, we all have them sometimes! Have you ever thought that maybe God has placed those people in your path to teach you a thing or two?! Wow! Not only can different personalities show us our own strengths and weaknesses, but personality conflict is also a powerful tool to teach us valuable future life skills, such as preparation for your job and future marriage. So this weeks challenge is…

Choose to see three positive things in every person you don’t agree with. For instance: maybe you and your older brother don’t get along. This week, every time he is getting on your nerves, make a choice to think about his positives instead of the negatives. You’ll be surprised at the outcome!

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