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Launch St. Louis
Launch St. Louis has one goal in mind: to provide you an opportunity to hang out, have fun, and walk with your middle school youth. The casual and inviting theme park atmosphere paired with a powerful Gospel-centered event sets the stage for youth to encounter Jesus in a powerful way.
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If you're brand new to youth ministry or brand new to Life Teen or Edge, this conference is for you! And bring your priest, music minister, and anyone else who is or will be a key player in your ministry. You're guaranteed to walk away from this training plugged into a vast network of support, knowing that you're not in this alone.
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I Choose the Sky

There are many women who are a vital part of salvation history and their stories are critical parts of Sacred Scripture. This scriptural devotion will inspire young women to raise their heads along with Mary, Martha, Lydia, and Esther and look into the eyes of Jesus, the God who loves deeply and perfectly.

True North

You are going to make thousands of decisions today and one of them might change your life. Are you confident that what you want and what God want are the same thing? Don’t leave it up to chance - leave it in the hands of the Holy Spirit.

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Does God Really Want You to be Happy?

Our happiness and fulfillment are actually God’s number one priority. However, the happiness God has in mind doesn’t always look like the happiness we plan for ourselves.

(Actual) Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

by Leah Murphy

If you’ve found yourself overwhelmed by the drama of life or if you’ve ever felt your reaction to things is a little crazy, these lessons are for you…

18 Things to do Before you Turn 18

by Leah Murphy

Turning 18 is a big point in a person’s life. It’s an age that signifies adulthood. But there’s a lot of life to be lived before you hit that age.

Thou Shall Not Judge

by Hudson Byblow

One cannot be just, without exercising just judgments. But, we have to be mindful of what we do and do not have authority to judge.

Comparing Isn’t Helping You and Here’s Why…

by Caitlin Sica

Albert Einstein famously said the following: “Every one is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” More often than not, I believe we are the fish, judging ourselves on our inability to […]

What the Saints Have to Say About Stress

by Kiernan Doyle

We have some great examples of saints who found ways to invite Christ into their stress and share with us the wisdom that comes with that peace. Stressful situations pop up and are a part of life, so here’s some encouragement from saints that’ll help you refocus and get through those hard times…