The Cost of Following Christ, Part 1 You’re a Christian who wants to follow God’s commands. Really, you do. You study the Bible, you go to church, you pray. You try not to swear, lie, cheat, or commit adultery . . . Then you look at your unbelieving friends (or… Read More »Feeling Left Out? Remember This When Sin Looks Attractive
Have you ever paused to consider the enormous role fashion plays in your life? I’m willing to bet you didn’t just roll out of bed this morning and grab the first top and jeans you saw. Or maybe you did, but only because you spent some time last night sorting… Read More »Clothed In Christ: A Christian Girl’s Perspective on Fashion
Cultivating a positive body image (the way you view yourself) means first seeing through the lies. Would you believe me if I told you… Beauty has been redefined to a standard that can only be achieved by sophisticated photo-manipulation software. If you believe everything that was printed on the covers… Read More »For a Positive Body Image, Start With The Truth
You’ve probably been told it’s not okay to be judgmental, but the truth is, I’m a very judgmental person. I judge my clothing in the morning to see which tops and shoes will be the most appropriate for the weather. I judge my breakfast choices to pick the ones that… Read More »Is It Ever Okay To Be Judgmental?
In a previous article, I demontrated the lethal snowball effect of unchecked sin and why you absolutely should confront a friend who keeps on sinning. Friends don’t let friends go to hell, right? Still, it’s the kind of situation that twists your stomach in knots and keeps you up all… Read More »How to Confront a Friend Who Keeps on Sinning
Have you ever glanced around church on a Sunday morning and wondered, “Where are all the people my age?” If you’re a teen or twenty-something, the unfortunate answer is, among your generation, real Christian faith has become less and less popular. The reasons are long and varied, but for those… Read More »8 Ways to Encourage Your Friends In Their Faith
I didn’t want to cover this topic. In some circles, any disagreement with a person’s chosen identity or lifestyle is considered hate and the battle lines are instantly drawn. But as a Christian who believes that her identity is in Christ, I want to do the loving thing and address… Read More »How to Help a Friend Struggling With Gender Identity
In my last post, Be Grateful, Not Entitled: Serve Without Expecting Thanks, I encouraged Christian teens to adopt an attitude of selfless service, the kind that doesn’t require constant back-patting. You should always serve without expecting thanks in return. So this post might seem like a complete reversal of my… Read More »Teens & Gratitude: Why You Should Always Say Thank You