Show of hands, how many of you eat every day? I’m waving my hand wildly right now because not only do I eat every day but sometimes I have a second breakfast because the standard three-meals-a-day isn’t enough. Can’t live without food, right? So, how many of you read your… Read More »Why You Absolutely Must Read Your Bible Every Day
When you are afraid of something, it’s tempting to avoid it. Spiders, snakes, public speaking, talking to cute girls . . . Humans have invented lots of excuses to avoid faicing fears. On the occasion where you do encounter one of your fears—a grizzly pops out of the woods while… Read More »Fight, Flight, Freeze…Faith? On Facing Fear & Trusting God
The Cost of Following Christ: Part 2 Most Christian teens know what it’s like to be the odd man in a group where everyone else seemingly does what they want with little consequence. As discussed in my last post about the cost of following Christ (Feeling Left Out? Remember This… Read More »Facing Persecution: Are You Ready to Pay the Highest Price?
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
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?
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