Everybody’s doing it. I don’t want to be the oddball. You might not admit it out loud, but it’s in the back of your mind whenever you encounter pressure to do something. And it doesn’t even have to be something sinful. Everybody’s dating…going on the school ski trip…signing up for basketball…getting… Read More »“Everybody’s Doing It!” How to Overcome The Lie Behind Peer Pressure
Trying to make your New Year’s Resolutions stick? Facing a tough science class or brand new job? Ready to stand up to temptation—and actually succeed? Whatever your goals or circumstances, carry these seven power verses from scripture in your pocket, write them on your hand, emblazon them in your brain—then… Read More »Lead the Way to Victory: 7 Power Verses From Scripture
“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 you’ve ever thought or said any of the… Read More »9 Bible Passages for When God Seems Distant and Aloof
Want to read the Bible on a regular basis but don’t know where to start? Looking for scripture that seems relevant to your life now? Struggling to understand where you stand with God? Check out these seven Bible passages about your status before God. Read one a day, or read… Read More »7 Bible Passages About Your Status Before God
Do you feel insignificant? Unspecial? Useless? You’e not alone but that feeling is a lie. Here I’ve collected eight Bible verses for when you feel worthless. Write them down, set them on your nightstand, tape them to your mirror, stamp them in your brain. And pull them out when you… Read More »8 Bible Verses For When You Feel Worthless
If you’re reading this, I assume you’re striving to live a life according to Jesus’ way. And how can you do that if you don’t know what Jesus’ way is, right? Unfortunately, much of today’s wisdom about success, setting goals, and finding your way through life isn’t Biblical truth. Because… Read More »10 Things Jesus Never Said in the Bible
If you followed me through my three-part series on mental toughness for Christians, you know about getting comfortable being uncomfortable, fighting the fear of standing out, and building indestructible faith for when the waters rise. But if you’re thinking it’s impossible to build up an indestructible faith on your own… Read More »10 Powerful Bible Passages to Remember during Volatile Times
This is going to be a short post, at least as far as my words go. Because I’m going to let the Bible do the speaking. Below, I’ve meted out eight scripture passages to help you stop sin in its tracks. That’s right, these are the words that will get… Read More »8 Bible Passages to Stop Sin In Its Tracks