(Psst! Find out how you can snag a freebie at the end of this post!) “I’M SUCH A LOSER. NOBODY CARES ABOUT ME. I HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER. I CAN’T DO THIS. MY LIFE SUCKS. I’LL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH. MIGHT AS WELL QUIT NOW.” If your inner voice sounds… Read More »Positive Self-Talk For Christian Teens: Words That Actually Work
Christians are always seeking Jesus as though he were a child who wandered away. Where is he? Why can’t I hear him? Shouldn’t I at least be able to feel his presence? Did he leave me? It reminds me of a bizarre incident that happened in my hometown years back,… Read More »Seeking Jesus: How to Get Closer to God Right Now
Where do you go when God seems distant? “It feels like God is watching from his throne far away.” “I’m sure God cared about those guys in the Bible, but I’m not sure he cares about me.” “God doesn’t have time for me.” “Me and God aren’t very close.” If… Read More »10 Bible Passages for When God Seems Distant and Aloof
Christianity is full of radical ideas. We worship an infinite God who has always existed—no beginning, no end—everywhere all at once. We believe our Bible contains God’s true words, and insist the afterlife includes both heaven and hell. And despite the glaring and ongoing presence of evil in the world,… Read More »What is the Hardest Thing to Believe In Christianity?
A while back, I promised to let you know whenever I discover a dazzling work of YA fiction. Lo and behold, I found one. This Christian teen fiction review features Something I Am Not, by Cher Gatto—a highly recommended read. Published in 2019, this isn’t a brand-new novel. But in… Read More »Christian Teen Fiction Review: SOMETHING I AM NOT
Does your local library or bookstore have a section dedicated to Christian fiction for teens or (at the very least) a viable number of Christian YA fiction titles mixed in with the mainstream selections? No? Neither does mine. In truth, it is very hard to find Christian books for teens.… Read More »Why is it So Hard to Find Christian Books For Teens?
Unless you just stumbled onto my website (welcome!), you probably already know that while I spend a good amount of time on my nonfiction blog, my true passion lies in writing fictional Christian books for teens. Fiction powered by faith. The most skeptical of you might wonder why we need… Read More »5 Reasons Why We Need Christian Books For Teens
This is a continuation of my last post, What Does it Mean to Fear God, during which I reiterated that while an unbeliever has reason to be AFRAID of God, the fear believers have is one of awe and reverence. But, practically speaking, what exactly should that look like in… Read More »8 Ways to Grow in the Fear of God