How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.
With my whole heart I have sought You;
Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!
Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
Psalm 119:9-11, 105
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These are articles that were published in a feature called ‘Youth Column’ in the Dhyanamalar mostly during the years 2004 and 2006. (My sister-in-law Vinotha Surendar has translated them in to Tamil. ) They were prepared for young people in a small church in a city in Tamil Nadu, India. So readers from other parts could occasionally find the context something that they cannot relate to because of cultural differences. Having said that, let me hasten to add that the Biblical principles that are highlighted in these articles are universally relevant to Christians everywhere.
Disturbing Trends—Safe sex
Disturbing Trends—Homosexuality
Disturbing Trends—Feminism
Disturbing Trends–Materialism Part 1
Disturbing Trends–Materialism Part 2
Lessons from Joseph
The virtuous woman
Young man without sense
Marriage—God instituted it
The purpose of marriage
Leaving and Cleaving
Symbol of marriage
Marriage—Curse and Hope
Husbands ought to be leaders
Marriage—Honour to the weaker vessel and joint heir
Dating
Courtship
You can’t help falling in love
Technology and the Christian—The balance
Technology and the Christian—Television
Technology and the Christian—Potential time wasters
Technology and the Christian—Video games
Technology and the Christian—Cell phones and phones
Neurotransmitters in our brain
Pornography hurts
Clothes for princesses Part 1
Clothes for princesses Part 2
Massacre of The Innocents: Abortion
Massacre of The Innocents: Contraceptives (for married couples and those contemplating marriage)
Courage to tremble 