It’s eight o’clock at night. You’ve just finished your civics homework and you have a bit of time before bed, so you pick up your phone and start scrolling social media. And as you scroll down, so does your mood. Tammi’s dad bought her a vintage car. Ayla just posted… Read More »Be Thankful: How a Grateful Heart Helps You Resist Sin
On October 15, my family lost a beloved pet. The very next day, I sat down and poured my swirling thoughts into this post. What follows has been edited for clarity and flow, but I stuck as close to the original as possible to preserve the raw emotions of this… Read More »God is Still Good, Even When I’m Hurting
A subscriber to my email list was the first to request a post on Christians and Halloween. This reader referenced a short TikTok video posted by contemporary Christian music artist Forrest Frank, during which a commentator drew attention to the connection between Halloween and Satanic practices such as human sacrifice.… Read More »Trick or Trouble: Is it a Sin to Celebrate Halloween?
I’ll be the first to admit this post is not an original idea. Lists like this abound all over the internet, but unfortunately for teens, most cater to adult couples who may or may not already have a physical relationship. There are many activities a married couple can enjoy that,… Read More »Teen Dating: 71 Sweet Ways to Show Love Without Kissing
It’s a topic no one enjoys talking about. Most of us prefer to pretend it doesn’t happen in our own communities. But human trafficking—a.k.a. modern-day slavery—is all too real, and it can happen anywhere. And with traffickers increasingly using social media and other online platforms as a means of recruiting… Read More »Author Angela D. Shelton: Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Before I was old enough to know what grueling and dangerous work it is, my answer to that question was always firefighter. Until it was astronaut, then veterinarian, aeronautical engineer, and nurse-midwife (in some order). Really, I had no idea… Read More »“Why Am I Here?” How Christian Teens Can Find Purpose Now
A few months ago, I asked my subscribers for topics I haven’t already covered on this blog, and one astute reader suggested a post on popular music. Particularly, Christian teens and mainstream music. In her words: “I was listening to music on Spotify, and I came across a catchy tune.… Read More »A Lyrical Dilemma: Can Christian Teens Love Popular Music?
First, the fact that you’ve come to this page likely means you’re ready to lay the fate of a new school year at God’s feet, and I commend you for that. The beginning of a school year is usually either a time of anxious anticipation or, for some, sinking dread.… Read More »A Student’s Prayer For a New School Year: Psalm 86:11-12