“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” -Ecclesiastes 7:9
Is it a sin to be angry with God? Anger can be a startling emotion, especially when it’s aimed toward your maker. But if you’ve ever felt angry with God, you’re not alone. Many teens wrestle with anger when life gets tough, uncomfortable, or painful. King David wrestled with anger… Read More »Is it OK to be Angry With God? Biblical Answers for Vexed Teens
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. Take your pick of sappy cards for your boyfriend, goofy cards for Grandpa, Dad, and your best guy friend, and sweet cards… Read More »Happy Valentine’s Day To My Enemy, With Love
Live long enough on Earth, and you will eventually face dark nights—and I don’t mean the kind brought on by the occasional lunar eclipse or citywide blackout. I’m talking about those black hours when you’re grappling with fear, grief, anxiety, self-loathing, or some other turmoil. The dark night of the… Read More »Where to Look in Scripture During Your Darkest Nights
Why does God allow suffering? Tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, famine, epidemics, drought, war, terrorism, political corruption… Sometimes it seems like evil reigns supreme. Yet the Bible clearly states—multiple times—that God is firmly in control and nothing happens that isn’t allowed by him. Therefore, if one is to actually believe the Bible,… Read More »Faith Over Fear: “I Am NOT Afraid of Bad News”
Many years ago, I read a book about a character who had a third ear hidden on the back of her head, and through it, she could hear others’ thoughts. She knew if what someone said aloud matched his or her true intentions. It was meant to be silly, but… Read More »Warning: Control Your Thoughts Now, Before They Control You
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