“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:7
I still remember the day when performance anxiety became a thing for me. I’d been taking piano lessons since I was eight. Something about the piano clicked with meI from the beginning. I ate up the lessons and devoured all the music my teacher could find. In fifth grade, I… Read More »Tame Your Nerves: How to Overcome Performance Anxiety
Let’s start today’s post on mental health for Christian teens with a quick mental health checkup: What three adjectives would you use to describe how you feel about your life right now? When I consider my life, I feel . . . [Angry, anxious, frustrated, scared, lonely, depressed, stressed, apathetic,… Read More »Mental Health For Christian Teens: Cultivate Joy Outside Yourself
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or habitual sin? Do negative thoughts about yourself, life, and/or God live inside your brain, rent free? Maybe you’re able to pull off an outward aura of easygoing nonchalance, but inside your mind, a terrific battle rages. You don’t want to be struggling and… Read More »Tell Yourself the Truth: Freedom From Depression, Anxiety & More
Like any longstanding group of people, Christians have their own vocabulary and overused phrases. Someone who comes to faith is said to be “born again.” A Christian who tells her coming-to-faith story is said to “give her testimony.” When it comes to sharing the good news of Jesus with non-believers,… Read More »The Battle’s Already Been Won . . . What Battle?
Many years ago, a bizarre incident happened in my hometown: A little boy went missing. I wasn’t there, but I imagine the parents searched high and low, calling his name with growing urgency and perhaps enlisting the help of neighbors and relatives. Eventually, law enforcement was contacted and the search… Read More »Seeking Jesus: Where is He Now?
Are you afraid of silence? Earlier this week, I urged you to Turn Down the Volume to Hear God’s Voice—a challenge to take control of your electronic habits before they crowd out the only voice you need to hear. Did you give it a try, or at least a thought? … Read More »Why Christian Teens Need Not Be Afraid of Silence
Welcome to a brand new year! Are you excited about the next twelve months? Do you have big plans, perhaps a graduation or an exciting spring break trip? A move from high school to college, or from college to the big world? For some of you, the flip of the… Read More »No Fear of the New Year: God Holds Your Future
Fog is a fascinating phenomenon. In the Driftless Region of Wisconsin—an area known for high bluffs and steep valleys—fog can drastically alter perspective. You wake up to a bright, sunny morning on top of the hill, then drive to the edge and find the valley completely filled with thick, white… Read More »Seek the Lord and He Will Be Found By You