“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” -Ecclesiastes 9:10
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Before I was old enough to know what grueling and dangerous work it is, my answer to that question was always firefighter. Until it was astronaut, then veterinarian, aeronautical engineer, and nurse-midwife (in some order). Really, I had no idea… Read More »“Why Am I Here?” How Christian Teens Can Find Purpose Now
First, the fact that you’ve come to this page likely means you’re ready to lay the fate of a new school year at God’s feet, and I commend you for that. The beginning of a school year is usually either a time of anxious anticipation or, for some, sinking dread.… Read More »A Student’s Prayer For a New School Year: Psalm 86:11-12
The day you turn 18 is likely one of the most highly anticipated moments in your high school career. You are legally independent! Your opinion matters on the political spectrum! You can move out of your parents’ house! Whether you’ve already crossed that threshold or are awaiting its approach, I want… Read More »Transitioning to Adulthood: Advice For Christian Teens
Several weeks ago, one of my blog readers posed this question through a personal message: I have some dream vocations that I would like to pursue but I feel like, as a Christian, you are also called to surrender your personal desires and dreams to God’s will. How do I… Read More »What Does it Mean to Surrender Your Dreams to God?
As a kid, you sat through Sunday church services because your parents made you. Your mom wouldn’t let you put your feet off the pew in front of you and your dad kept scolding you for not holding your hymnal up. Fast forward a few years and now you’re a… Read More »Welcome to Adulthood! Time to Take Responsibility for Your Faith
Welcome to a brand new year! Are you excited about the next twelve months? Do you have big plans, like a graduation or an exciting spring break trip? A move from high school to college, or from college to the big world? For some, the flip of the calendar is… Read More »No Fear of the New Year: God Holds Your Future
How do you identify yourself when you meet a stranger? “I’m Bobbi. I’m an athlete.” “I’m Sierra, a musician.” “Hello, I’m Jessie, the president of the student council.” “I’m Lauren, author of Christian YA fiction.” Your identity is how you define yourself, whether white or Asian, male or female, athlete… Read More »Your Identity is in Christ: See How God Sees You
Leader or servant—which would you rather be? One conjures up a sense of superiority, the other images of sweeping floors and washing feet. One lives a life of fame and renown, the other is largely unknown. You know Taylor Swift’s name, but what about her drummer? (His name is Matt… Read More »From Selfie To Selfless: Embrace Servanthood In A “Me” World
