“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks…” -1 Peter 3:15
When I hear the phrase “mental toughness,” I envision a soldier trained to encounter the worst of mankind in the worst of conditions. The U.S. Navy SEALs are known for this. Typically called upon to take out high-value targets or gather intelligence behind enemy lines, SEALs operate in maritime, jungle,… Read More »Let’s Get Uncomfortable: Mental Toughness for Christian Teens
Have you ever been paralyzed by a question about your faith? Nonbelievers (and even some believers) have lots of questions about Christianity. Odds are, if you’re living out your faith, you WILL be asked tough questions about God. And they won’t always be of the simple, “What do you believe… Read More »How to Handle the Toughest Questions About God
Part 2 of The Cost of Following Christ In my last post about the cost of following Christ (When the World Is Having Fun and You Feel Left Out) I talked about some of the discomforts of being a Christian. And by discomfort, I mean the displeasure of missing out… Read More »Facing Persecution: Are You Ready to Pay the Highest Price?
Do you fear the day when you must defend your faith in the science room? The stereotypical scenario involves an atheistic science professor crashing down on his Christian students with “proof” that God is a myth. Maybe this has actually happened to you, or perhaps you’re only anticipating it. But… Read More »Defend Your Faith In the Science Room
I am a Christian. Jesus paid a ransom for my life, granting me a free pass to an eternity with God. And if you’re a believer, you got one too. This is the kind of gift that should have us doing cartwheels in the street. Free admittance to paradise? That’s… Read More »Stop Hiding Your Faith So Other Believers Can See You
Is there ever a wrong time to defend your faith? Chanah was ready to let him have it. She’d considered her words and typed them into her browser. All she had to do was click share and all her friends would see her response to the so-called “friend” who’d disparaged… Read More »Is There Ever a Wrong Time to Defend Your Faith?