“Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” -Proverbs 27:5-6
What makes a Christian stand out from his peers? What might the world see in him that sets him apart from everyone else? Obviously, it isn’t the cross necklace, as 50 Cent, LL Cool J, and Eminem have so vehemently proven. And for that matter, it isn’t enough to eschew… Read More »Why Fit in When You Were Made to Stand Out?
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
Does it matter what you believe? These days, it’s considered unmannerly to tell someone they’re wrong, and if you do it on social media, you might even be “canceled.” Yes, there’s a time to bite your tongue, even if you know you’re right. (Seriously, does it really matter if you… Read More »Faith: Does it matter what you believe?
Who decided all-over body hair is acceptable for men, but women must have perfectly smooth, hairless legs? Why are slim thighs and large breasts considered ideal? Where did we get the idea that blonde hair needs to be made blonder, black skin should be lighter, and light skin should be… Read More »Proverbs 31: How to Rise Above the Seduction of Unattainable Beauty
Are you comfortable with being uncomfortable yet? It takes lots of dedicated practice and mental focus to get there, but it can be done, and today’s post is meant to address another untruth that keeps us Christians from becoming mentally tough: It is terrible to stand out. Fear of standing… Read More »Mental Toughness for Christians Part 2: Fear of Standing Out
What kind of person are you online? Would someone who never met you in person want to be your friend if all she knew of you was what you posted on Facebook? That’s kind of a scary thought. Because while no one is ever his or her truest, most genuine… Read More »8 Super Simple Social Media Guidelines for Christian Teens
Quick fun fact about my short story The Day Hanna Hosanna Helped Cootie Judy: The opening scene where Jude Rohmann is seen being bullied by an older boy was taken right out of one of my high school memories. I actually witnessed a boy do exactly what Kade Manning does… Read More »How to Deal With Bullying: 4 Tips For Teens
Respect. Aretha Franklin sang about it, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke about it, teachers in elementary schools preach it every day. And yet, here we are in a world where good examples of genuine unconditional respect are hard to come by, especially in the news. I feel pretty confident that… Read More »Why Everyone Deserves Unconditional Respect