1. Under Construction Testimony by Julie Bainum A glance in the rearview mirror.

2. Communication Avenue »Talking to your teenager is the best defense you have against what the world is teaching them about sexual purity.

3. Observe All Warning Signs »1. Tell your teens to avoid being alone with the opposite sex at all times, in all places. »2. Make sure there is always supervision wherever they go. Never leave teens at home alone while you are out of town. »3. Make the boundaries clear. »4. Show your teenagers love and affection! »5. Talk about the appropriate way to dress.

4. God’s Road to Purity »How do we teach our teens to live a life of purity? »Psalm 119:9 »Encourage your teen to stay in God’s Word. »John 17:17 »Keep them in church, start a family devotion time at home. »Why should we practice purity? Because God said so….. »I Thessalonians 4:3 »I Corinthians 6:18-20 »Genesis 39:6-12 GOD’S GRACE IS NOT A TICKET TO FREEDOM!! »Romans 6:15

5. Check Your Reflective Mirror »Are you living a life of purity? What kind of examples are in your home? »Be mindful of what you say with your actions because they often speak louder than your words.

6. Reduced Speed Ahead »Teens also learn limits, boundaries and how to say “no” by your example. »Don’t be afraid to say no to your teens when you need to - even if they get angry. They will still love you later and might even thank you one day. »We live in an instant gratification world. Teach your teens how to wait for the small stuff by making them earn it so they will know how to wait for the ‘big’ stuff later on their own.

7. Right Lane Exit Only »It’s not too late for your teen to learn to live a life of purity….and it’s not too late for you to be a good example!

8. Helpful Road Maps: »Secret Keeper 2005: The Delicate Power of Modesty, by Dannah Gresh »ISBN: 978-0802439727 »Questions Kids Ask About Sex, by The Medical Institute for Sexual Health »ISBN: 978-0800732172 »The Five Love Languages of Teenagers, by Gary D. Chapman »ISBN: 978-1881273837

9. Contact info: »Julie Bainum: look2theclouds@yahoo.com