I’ll be headed back to Manila in just a few days. Now it’s time for me to look over my to do list and make sure I accomplish (or buy) everything that I intended to.
I’m looking forward to getting back to Manila–I’m excited about this next year of ministry!
In a day or two I’ll start weighing my stuff and see how much I can bring. I’m still not 100% Filipino since I don’t come back with balik bayan boxes–I only bring whatever fits into a couple of suitcases.
Abstinence education is a controversial topic in the United States. Some have argued that it is ineffective and does little to change teenage sexual behavior. A recent study by the Heritage Foundation, however, found that many abstinence programs produce positive results:
Overall, 16 of the 21 studies reported statistically significant positive results, such as delayed sexual initiation and reduced levels of early sexual activity, among youths who have received abstinence education.
You can read the entire study here.