He said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” -Matthew 4:19.
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
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been too embarrassed to invite friends to church because of what they might encounter when they showed up. Yep, me too. Usually it’s because I’m afraid they won’t “get” it. Not just the teachings, but the service itself, the music, even the people. I… Read More »When You’re Too Embarrassed to Invite Friends to Church
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
Happy New Year, it’s resolution time! Are you someone who gets into New Year’s resolutions? If not, I encourage you to give it a try. The flip of the calendar is a good time for self-change because of its fresh-start feeling, and making a resolution or two is one way… Read More »11 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Benefit Others
First of all, let me just say there’s no shortage of Bible stories that show the awesome power of God. The parting of the Red Sea, the ten plagues, the great flood—these are some of the most famous. But if you only know those stories, you’re missing out on some… Read More »5 Bible Stories that Show the Awesome Power of God
Do you know how to be a good listener? No, seriously. Do you truly know how to listen so others will talk and share their deepest hurts? Their darkest fears? The opinions and beliefs they know you won’t agree with? Good, honest listening has become something of a lost art—and… Read More »Do You Know How to Listen So Others Will Talk?
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 your friends get a glimpse of God’s glory when they look at you—or are they turned off to God altogether? First of all, what does it mean to glorify God? Do you know what it looks like to let your life be a glimpse of God’s glory? And isn’t… Read More »Let Your Life Be a Glimpse of God’s Glory