Everyone loves hero stories. They’re the basis of all action movies on the market and most human-interest articles . A passerby pulls an unconscious victim from a burning car. An observant gas station attendant thwarts a bank robbery. A high school basketball player lobs the winning shot from the half-court… Read More »Be Grateful, Not Entitled: How to Serve Without Expecting Thanks
Minimalism has become somewhat of a fad in recent years, right alongside the tiny-house movement and the push for eco-friendly living. It’s not difficult to see why. Materialism (the opposite of minimalism) is a vicious cycle. You have to work more to buy more, and the more you buy, the… Read More »4 Simple Steps to Minimalism for Christian Teens
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
Did you ever have a time when your parents said you couldn’t do something and you asked them “Why not? “and they responded with “Because I said so?” How did that make you feel? Annoyed? Angry? Perhaps with a few eye rolls? Did you ever think that maybe they were… Read More »The Most Important Reason to Obey God