If you had a choice between great wealth or genuine confidence…which would you choose? I won’t make assumptions about anyone who’s reading this, but I would give up a lot for a lifetime supply of genuine, irrepressible confidence. Imagine what a person not lacking in confidence can face! Even the… Read More »What is Genuine Confidence—And Where Can I Get Some?
What’s the first image that comes to your mind when someone asks you to envision someone who’s tough? Someone with lots of muscles, right? Like the guy who can beat anybody in an arm-wrestling competition, or the football player who can take any hit on the field and give it… Read More »Real Toughness Redefined: How to Develop a Strong Mind
Ever feel like the world is stacked against you? Your day was fine until some jerk cut you off on the highway. Then an ornery cop pulled you over and slapped you with a speeding ticket, and on top of that, your ruthless chemistry teacher pulled a pop quiz. Goodbye,… Read More »No Excuses: A Challenge to Own Your Problems
Shameless disclaimer: The inspiration for this post came directly from the pulpit of my own church, in a sermon titled “Come, Lord, Save Us From God!” (See? This is why all Christians absolutely need to go to church!) It’s one of the most elementary of Christian teachings: Jesus saves. Even… Read More »Jesus Saved You From Sin, Death, Hell—And God
“Is it okay to live with my boyfriend? We’re planning on getting married anyway.“ Statistics show a staggering 70% of marriages begin with cohabitation while anywhere from 50-65% of Americans believe living together before marriage will improve the likelihood of staying together in the long run. But is this true? Does… Read More »Is it Actually Wrong to Live Together Before Marriage?
Okay, ladies, what’s the verdict in this never-ending argument? Are Christian girls supposed to share the burden of helping boys control their thoughts? Does the clothing you wear make you a partner in their sin? Are immodest women responsible for male lust? This is a topic I feel very passionate… Read More »Is Female Immodesty Responsible For Male Lust?
How can you know God loves you? Pose that question to any good Christian and she’ll whip out John 3:16 and hand it to you with a flourish. “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but… Read More »How to Really, Truly Know God Loves You
Is your devotion to God genuine? Are you committed to Christ? How far will your faith stretch before it snaps? People in love make crazy promises. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Just turn on the radio. Justin Bieber declared his devotion in “As Long As You Love Me”:“As long… Read More »For Better or Worse: How Deep is Your Devotion to God?