What does it mean to fear God? Fear is a colossal stumbling block for Christians and non-Christians alike. It halts the achievement of dreams and diminishes faith, and because of this, fear has its own category in my blog. In No Fear: The Danger of Sin in Your Heart, I… Read More »Teens for Christ: What Does it Mean to Fear God?
Do you ever wonder if, once your earthly life with all its drama and excitement passes, heaven will be flat and boring? Such a viewpoint, while common, understandably makes it difficult to look forward to eternity. It reminds me of another conquest with an important “ever after.” A Comparison to Marriage… Read More »Look Forward to Eternity: The Best Is Yet To Come
Valentine’s Day—a holiday typically adored by swoony couples and loathed by singles everywhere. Where do you land on that spectrum? I didn’t date in high school. It was more a matter of circumstance than a conscious choice. In my circle of close friends—which included boys and girls in near equal… Read More »True Love on Valentine’s Day, No Matter Your Relationship Status
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the card aisles of drug stores everywhere are abloom in pinks and reds. Hallmark makes acknowledging our loved ones easy. Walk down the card aisle of any store and take your pick of sentimental cards for your boyfriend, niece, or sister; goofy… Read More »Happy Valentine’s Day To My Enemy, With Love
What besides your faith makes you, a Christian, stand out from your peers? Can your classmates and coworkers tell you’re a Christian just by studying you? What is the telltale mark of a Christian? God didn’t give you faith just so you could blend in and go with the flow,… Read More »Made to Stand Out: 7 Virtues For Christian Teens
True or false: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Ever since Kelly Clarkson popularized that line in song, it’s become a motto of resilience for those battling a trial. The assumption is, if you survive whatever it is you’re dealing with, you’ll be stronger and better than before. If… Read More »How to Build Rock-Solid Faith When God Stirs the Coals
Being a Christian teen is tough. You want to fit in, but then your peers start talking about the latest blockbuster and you find yourself awkwardly nodding along because you haven’t seen it. You’re the only one who has to skip the Sunday morning basketball tournament because of church. And… Read More »Being a Christian Teen is Insanely Difficult—Let Psalm 119 Help
What are you afraid of? What keeps you awake at night or sends you running with racing, beading sweat, and veins surging with adrenaline? A quick Google search of the most common phobias yields a CRAZY long list of fears so common they each have their own name. A few… Read More »No Fear: The Danger of Sin in Your Heart