“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist…” -Ephesians 6:14
Shameless disclaimer: While this post contains my own words and thoughts, the inspiration for it came directly from the pulpit of my own church the first Sunday in Advent, in a sermon titled “Come, Lord, Save Us From God!” (See? This is why all Christians—young and old—absolutely need to go… Read More »Jesus Saved You From Sin, Death, Hell—And God
How can you know God loves you? Pose that question to any good Christian and she’ll whip out John 3:16 and hand it to you with a flourish. “‘God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but… Read More »How to Really, Truly Know God Loves You
Jemma is a brilliant young woman, with stellar grades, a small group of close friends, and an enviable summer internship. But inside, she’s a jumble of doubt and insecurity. Her faith has been shaken by the unshakeable feeling that God simply isn’t as close as her Sunday school teachers always… Read More »Faith Over Feelings: 6 Biblical Truths For When You’re Down
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. But sometimes, in trying to fit in somewhere,… Read More »Your Identity is in Christ: See How God Sees You
Young Woman, you are worth more than you ask for. When Roe vs. Wade—the infamous ruling that made abortion legal in the United States—was overturned in June 2022, you probably felt like women’s rights took a giant step backward. Now, as abortion rights continue to wax and wane, you might… Read More »Dear Young Woman, Abortion is the Wrong Right to Fight For
Thoughts For the Christian Teen Who’s Struggling With Doubt Doubt is a scary place to be. It’s the unexpected intersection you encounter when you think you’re on the path to truth. Suddenly, you’re not sure which way to go, paralyzed by the realization that you now have two choices, and… Read More »What to do When You Start Questioning Your Beliefs
Are you following the latest trend? I’m not referring to the current style fads as laid out by Vogue and Elle. What I mean is the trend of confusing opinion with fact. “Opera music is lame.” “Soccer is the best sport in the world.” “Michael Jackson was the greatest performer… Read More »Warning: The Danger of Confusing Opinion With Fact
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