Cornerstone Media is thrilled to offer this page of free resources for teachers, youth ministers, parents, and other adults who work with young people. These resources help you incorporate today's music and other elements of youth culture into your program or teen conversations. We will update these features regularly. Enjoy!

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• Reflections
  
• Powerful Prayer Songs
  
• Positive Dance Songs
  
• Activity Ideas
  
• Links (Music charts, song lyrics, and more!)

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We are happy to offer some wonderful reflections for you to use with your teens or young adults, or for personal use.

Click here to go to Cornerstone Media's Archive of Reflections

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These current hit songs contain inspirational messages ideal for prayer. Use these songs during your weekly meetings, lessons, retreats, prayer services, or simply for personal reflection.

Right Here (Departed) / Brandy

Message: During tough times, we need to feel supported and find a sense of peace.

Here / Rascal Flatts

Message: The road to finding real love can be long, but it is well worth the journey.

Gotta Be Somebody / Nickelback

Message: No one wants to be alone. We all have a longing to be loved and cared for.

One Step at a Time / Jordin Sparks

Message: You can reach your dreams...keep the faith!

The Time of My Life / David Cook

Message: After many struggles, his life is turning around for the better.

Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven / Kenny Chesney

Message: We are all responsible to be accountable for our actions.

Realize / Colbie Caillat

Message: Understanding the moments of grace that are all around us can lead to a life changing experience.

Heaven Sent / Keyshia Cole

Message: The right relationship can transform us and bring us tremendous joy.

Say / John Mayer

Message: The way we manage our difficulties will help determine our level of happiness.

I Saw God Today / George Strait

Message: Tuning in to what is in front of you may be the first step in rediscovering God.

When You Look Me in the Eyes / Jonas Brothers

Message: There is nothing better than the feeling of knowing someone loves you completely.

Letter to Me / Brad Paisley

Message: An adult writes a letter telling his teenage self the lessons he wished he learned then.

* Would you like an inexpensive and effective product that will help you use today's music as a means for prayer and reflection? Check out Cornerstone Media's Gifts of the Holy Spirit Kit, ideal for Confirmation programs, retreats, or weekly meetings.

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Not only do these current hit songs contain a great beat, but they also contain powerful, positive messages that we all need to hear. Play these next songs at your next dance or youth event!

Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) / Beyonce

Message: All she wanted from this relationship was his commitment to her.

Live Your Life / T.I. featuring Rihanna

Message: Living a good life means living with passion and doing the right thing.

Forever / Chris Brown

Message: Take advantage of the special times that you have and enjoy them.

I'm Yours / Jason Mraz

Message: He has discovered an amazing relationship.

Just Stand Up / Artists Stand Up to Cancer

Message: You can be your own miracle!

Damaged / Danity Kane

Message: Her heart is damaged from her previous relationship and before she starts a new one, she needs to fix it.

4 Minutes / Madonna and Justin Timberlake

Message: Seize the day!

Pocketful of Sunshine / Natasha Bedingfield

Message: When you know that you are truly loved, there is nothing that can bring you down.

Don't Stop the Music / Rihanna

Message: Dancing helps her to relieve a little stress at the end of the day.

Tattoo / Jordin Sparks

Message: A great relationship can make a lasting impression.

* Would you like a resource that will help you stay up-to-date with today's biggest songs and show you ways to incorporate popular music and modern media into your youth programs and family discussions? Check out Cornerstone Media's quarterly poster/magazine, Top Music Countdown.

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We are happy to provide you with a free collection of activities that use current music as a tool to spark meaningful discussion and fun! We hope that these activities are great resources for you.

Click here to go to Cornerstone Media's List of Activities

Do you know a "tried and true" teen activity incorporating current music or teen culture that you would like to share with others?

Send us your idea!

Be sure to include your name, city and state with your idea. Your activity idea may appear on the Cornerstone Media web site!

* Would you like a product that will help you plan engaging and effective sessions for your teens every month? Check out Cornerstone Media's Top Music Countdown online magazine. Each month, you will learn about 25 of the top songs on the charts, and how to use them to help minister to your young people. A full year of Top Music Countdown is only $40!

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Great web sites containing current music charts, music lyrics, and more!

Web Site	Description
Anna Scally www.annascally.com	Visit the Web site of Anna Scally, President of Cornerstone Media, Inc. Follow her personal adventure as she travels to and participates in World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia!
Billboard Magazine's Top 50 www.billboard.com/billboard/ charts/hot100.jsp	Would you like to know the top 50 songs in the United States right now? This free chart is updated weekly. The web site also contains links to charts for all different types of today's music.
A-Z Lyrics Universe www.azlyrics.com	A fast and comprehensive lyrics search engine. Search by song title, album title, or browse their entire listing of music artists.
Get Lyrics www.getlyrics.com	Another great resource for lyrics. Search by song title, album title, or artist, or explore a number of categories.
Lyrics Search Engine lyrics.astraweb.com	Yet another fantastic lyrics search engine. Enter the name of any song title or artist and the site will search its lyrics database for matches.
Disciples Now www.disciplesnow.com	Disciples Now is a web-based ministry for youth focused on the traditions, life, and mission of the Catholic faith community.
NFCYM www.nfcym.org	The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
St. Mary's Press www.smp.org	A Youth Ministry Product Resource "enlivening the hearts and minds of young people".