Do those questions remain unanswered as you call out to God with your whispered prayers, fearful you're missing something vital, panicked you're blowing with your teens?

Trust me, I know just how you feel. It seems like there's so much riding on our every word and every move when it comes to parenting teens. Say the wrong thing, we'll push them away. Say nothing, they'll think we don't care. Then the guilt about our own pasts, our choices, our mistakes...the enemy pelts us with lies about how inadequate we are in light of all of that. And while he's doing his work on our confidence, he's working on our teens to turn them away from us...and from God.

But, the best news is, there are answers! God has given us the perfect method for raising teens, and the promise of ultimate success, even when it seems impossible. 

What is Powerline365?

Powerline365 is a devotional product line that offers parents a daily burst of energy as they power-parent their teenagers. You'll see by the testimony of my own teen years that there's no one better to offer this connection to the Source of all Power than me, Nicole O'Dell.

Who's that again?

Officially, this is who I am:

But unofficially, I'll let you in on a little secret. I began the work I do out of fear. I know, I know. Fear is not of the Lord, but you know what? I was terrified my kids would turn out just like me! And I had to do something about that.

I was raised in a Christian home and loved Jesus from a very early age. I trusted Him, I loved Him, and I told others about Him as often as I could. In fact, I even remember evangelizing my dolls and stuffed animals. Once I got them saved, I lined them up in rows and served them communion from little squares of dried bread and tiny used-but-washed communion cups full of grape juice. 

But in my teen years, things happened—some beyond my control, some in response to the circumstances I found myself in, and some simply because sin is powerful and tempting—and I gave in. I share my testimony in great detail in Hot Buttons Image Edition and Hot Buttons Bullying Edition if you're interested in hearing more about that. 

Eventually, after living away from my home for almost a year at a Teen Challenge center, I found my way back to the foot of the cross and embarked on a powerful journey with the Lord. Oh, it didn't make me perfect, but it wasn't meant to. It was His perfection that filled in the holes of my weaknesses. 

Great, but why?

So, to make a very long story shorter, when I became a parent over two decades ago and considered what it would take to raise kids who loved Jesus and didn't depart from that, I was terrified I'd mess it up. That fear lasted until I read, reread, meditated on, and then finally believed and claimed the promise of Philippians 1:6.

Once I really believed those words with all my heart, I was able to relax and parent from a place of joy, not fear. 

Click-to-Tweet Claim Philippians 1:6 for your teens! #Powerline365 offers a #dailydevo to keep you grounded in the Word. http://ow.ly/rGDqH

Now, after years of parenting and working with families to power victoriously through the teen years, coming out with intact, vibrant relationships and a legacy of good choices, I want nothing more than to walk with you, parents of teens, through this next year. I want to offer daily hope and truth amid the chaos of our world and the onslaught of the enemy who is at work against you in your home. 

In everything I do—from the words I speak at events, to the words I write on the page, to even the whispered words I pray on behalf of families I encounter...on your behalf—I hit the issues hard. Real life happens.  

Your teens need to know Jesus isn't asking them to become someone they're not. 

In fact, He loves them just like they are. He even likes them. Teens assume He expects them to be just like Him—and they're right, He does. But the great part is it's already a done deal. He crossed the gulf and became just like THEM. 

Where do YOU fit in?

If you are parenting teens, this project is for you. 

Click-to-Tweet: Christian parent of teens? Stay grounded in the source via daily devotional email #powerline365 http://ow.ly/rGDqH

Not yet a parent of teens? Perfect! You have an awesome opportunity to power-up now. Trust me, if you have kids, they'll be teens before you know it. Prepare now by adding these devotions to your daily routine. Once you own these words, they're yours forever. Why not get as much use out of them as you can?

Maybe you're past the years of parenting teens. If so, I commend you for reading this far. It tells me you understand how important it is to help parents raise a godly generation of teenagers who are committed to making a difference for the Kingdom of God. If that's you, consider gifting the Powerline365 project to someone you know who is currently charged with the task of raising a teenager. Or, please consider a study pack or conference for your church or community group.  

Click-to-Tweet: Help make #Powerline365 available to Christian parents of teens. Can be gifted. http://ow.ly/rGDqH #dailydevo #inboxme

What are others saying:

What we need:

• $10,000 minimum

What we'll do with it:

1. Cover the editing, design, and productions costs of the following Powerline365 components:

Spark30: A devo-a-day for 30 days. (can begin on the date of your choice)

Powerline365: A devo-a-day for 365 days in multiple formats:

• e-mail subscription (can begin on the date of your choice)
• e-book (projected release date, 6/1/14)
• paperback (projected release date, 6/1/14)
• hardcover (projected release date, 6/1/14)

PowerStrip Study Bundle: 

• 10 e-mail subscriptions
• 10 e-books
• 10 paperback copies
• 10 workbooks
• 1 signed hardcover
• 1 leader guide

Super-secret s-t-r-e-t-c-h goal #1

Not-so-secret s-t-r-e-t-c-h goal #2 (see #2 below)

2. Produce and distribute all materials purchased through the perks in this campaign. (In other words: fulfill the pre-orders.)

3. Fund the data requirements and website changes needed to facilitate the availability of the daily downloads and one-year e-subscriptions.

How it works:

So, which funding level works for you? After you've made your selection, we'd love it if you grabbed the "I funded Powerline365" button and share via social media or on your website. Let your friends and colleagues know they, too, can support this cause.

Click-to-Tweet: I funded #powerline365: plugging parents of teens into the source. You should too! http://ow.ly/rGDqH #dailydevo4parentsofteens

Thank you for your participation and your support of Choose NOW Ministries, Powerline365, and me.

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More about Choose NOW Ministries:

Choose NOW Ministries, a non-profit organization) was founded by Nicole O'Dell as a website/blog ministry. In just a few years, it is now the home of nearly 40 columnists, 5 staff members, 6 board members, and more than 200,000 unique visitors to www.choose-now.com in 2013.

With me, Nicole O'Dell, as host, Choose NOW Ministries also produces Parent Talk and Teen Talk, podcasts which air 3 and 2 times per week respectively. 

And, finally, Choose NOW Publishing was installed as a division of the organization this past year. We are thrilled to publish issue-driven resources for parents and teens. You can visit CNP at www.choosenowpublishing.com. 

The Hot Buttons series by me, Nicole O'Dell, received the Focus on the Family Seal of Approval. They enable parents to guide their pre-teens and teens through the tough issues of today. 

I also wrote the three-book Diamond Estates series and the six-book Scenarios for Girls series--all issue-driven, tackling peer pressure and the temptations pre-teens and teenagers face.

Books published by Choose NOW Publishing in 2013 and a few among those upcoming in 2014:

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Bring your questions on the topics listed above. (all times CST)

• 9-10 we'll be talking about communicating with your teens
  
• 10-11 we'll be on the subject of peer pressure and how it affects your teens
  
• 11-12 we'll talk relationships, particularly dating
  
• 12-1 we'll cover self-esteem and the difference between high self-esteem and healthy self-esteem
  
• 1-2 we'll talk about disciplining your teens
  
• 2-3 we'll cover keeping your teens grounded in faith