Ever watched an episode of Hoarders? How many times did you think, “Boy, how can someone even live in those conditions?!” Maybe you’re like me and the second you switched off the TV, you went through your own bedroom and hauled a bag of stuff to the curb—just to be… Read More »Why Christian Teens Should Embrace Minimalism: 3 Practical Reasons
Do you fear the day when you must defend your faith in the science room? The stereotypical scenario involves an atheistic science professor crashing down on his Christian students with “proof” that God is a myth. Maybe this has actually happened to you, or perhaps you’re only anticipating it. But… Read More »Defend Your Faith In the Science Room
Not all roads lead to New York. If you are taking a road trip to a place you haven’t been (for me, that would be New York), you’re going to need a map. But if you don’t know how to read the map, you could end up in Canada or… Read More »Wrong Ways To Read The Bible (That You Might Be Doing!)
Following God’s rules is a lot of work. At least, it can sometimes seems that way. Jesus died for your sins and set you free. So why does it feel like you have to be a slave to rules? If Christianity seems like nothing but a lot of rules, then… Read More »Following God’s Rules: The Right Questions to Ask
Ever been told you need to control your anger? Your day was going just fine until you saw the social media post from one of your classmates bashing your Christian beliefs. A friend confronts you about something he thinks you did wrong. Your sister used the last of the hot… Read More »How to Control Your Anger So Others Can’t Control You
Ever have a time when your parents told you to do something and you asked “Why? “and they responded with “Because I said so?” So annoying. As a kid, you probably wondered why adults are allowed to use excuses like that. But did you ever pause to consider maybe they… Read More »The Most Important Reason to Obey God
Jesus is my savior. That statement defines my life and every action I take, but I’ll be completely honest: It doesn’t always thrill me. More times than I care to admit, I could describe myself as mildly grateful for God’s love but certainly not jubilant or euphoric or ecstatic or [put… Read More »A Rare Treasure: Discover True Christian Joy
Ever been to a chili cook-off? All the chefs bring the same item (chili) to the table, but no two are ever exactly alike. Some are mild and tangy, some bitter and heavy, others so wickedly hot they’ll burn your throat. What you put into it determines the end result. Marriage… Read More »How to Prepare Yourself For Marriage Before You Find “The One”