In August of 2017, an amazing thing happened: The moon slipped in front of the midday sun and darkened the earth for a full two minutes and 41 seconds. And I got to see it. I’ve always been interested in astronomy, but prior to this event, I’d never witnessed a… Read More »Questioning Your Beliefs? Great, it’s Time to Grow!
Leader or servant—which would you rather be? One conjures up a sense of superiority, the other images of sweeping floors and washing feet. One lives a life of fame and renown, the other is largely unknown. You know Taylor Swift’s name, but what about her drummer? (His name is Matt… Read More »From Selfie To Selfless: Embrace Servanthood In A “Me” World
Do you know the technical difference between opinion vs. fact? A seventh grader does. For example, “Lava lamps are cool” is an opinion, while “Lava lamps were invented in 1963 by British entrepreneur Edward Craven Walker” is a fact. Merriam-Webster defines opinion as “a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in… Read More »Opinion vs. Fact: See What Happens When They Mix
Picture yourself walking into the YA section of your local library. You pluck a book from a shelf at random and flip it over to read the back cover summary. It sounds intriguing. You want to read this book, but you hesitate. Why? Are you worried that, while diving into… Read More »Is Book Banning the Answer? What Christian Teens Should Know
If you’re reading this, I assume you’re striving to live a life according to Jesus’ way. And how can you do that if you don’t know what Jesus’ way is, right? Unfortunately, much of today’s wisdom about success, setting goals, and finding your way through life isn’t Biblical truth. Because… Read More »10 Things Jesus Never Said in the Bible
It’s the debate that never ends: Is it a leap of faith to believe in Jesus? Are science and religion compatible? Does a person have to abandon all sense and reasoning to believe God exists—and that he would come to live among us and die for us? Consider this headline… Read More »Is it a Leap of Faith to Believe in Jesus?
Who decided all-over body hair is acceptable for men while women must have perfectly smooth, hairless legs? Why are slim thighs and large breasts considered ideal? Where did we get the idea that blonde hair needs to be blonder, black skin should be lighter, and light skin should be tanned?… Read More »Proverbs 31: How to Rise Above the Seduction of Unattainable Beauty
Part 2 of Mental Toughness for Christian Teens They’re comfortable being uncomfortable and they stand out everywhere they go. Those are the characteristics of mentally tough Christians, as discussed in Part 1: Let’s Get Uncomfortable. But there’s one more roadblock that prevents indestructible faith, and it starts with facing another… Read More »Indestructible Faith: How to Toughen Up For Hard Times