“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
I’ll be honest, I haven’t always been a fan of historical fiction. That’s largely due to not realizing exactly what historical fiction could encompass. Regency romances like Pride and Prejudice, where young ladies are floating about society with the singular goal of snagging a man? Yeah, not my thing. But… Read More »Tales Through Time: Clean Historical YA Fiction For Christian Teens
And it’s happened again: Another high-profile Christian influencer has fallen from glory in the face of scandal. In June of 2025, Michael Tait, frontman for longstanding Christian rock band Newsboys and former member of Grammy-winning DC Talk, was accused of numerous sexual allegations, bringing a lucrative thirty-seven-year stage career to… Read More »Deconstructing Faith: Do Not Abandon God Because Of Man
A version of this article first appeared in the April-May 2025 issue of Brio Magazine for teen girls. Rejection bites. Amiright, ladies? When Kia found herself growing closer to a guy she’d known most of her life, the feeling seemed mutual. Students at the same school, they spent nearly all… Read More »He Said What? How to Handle Rejection From a Guy
Self-care is a buzzword nowadays. When I hear the term, my mind immediately jumps to images of women in white, fuzzy robes lounging at a spa with space alien-green goo slathered on their faces and cucumber slices masking their eyes. That’s not fair, I know. Self-care is so much more… Read More »Self-Care For Christian Teens: Laziness, Luxury, or Enlivening?
In its broadest sense, young adult fiction is geared toward readers ages 13 through 18, featuring characters in this age range and topics teens can relate to. But here’s the problem: There’s a big difference between a 13-year-old and an 18-year-old. Thirteen-year-olds are still navigating puberty and gearing up for… Read More »YA Fiction For Younger Teens: 10+ Books to Enjoy Now!
