Advice on growing solid friendships and deeper relationships with others.
Ever been the only “sober” person in a digital party? It’s not all that different from being the only sober person at a wedding reception. Everyone around you is blitzed and they’re getting loud and they think they’re funny but they’re too drunk to realize how stupid they sound and… Read More »The Magic of Digital Minimalism: See What Happens When You Put Down Your Phone
Ready for some honesty? I dread inviting people to church. Just the thought of approaching a friend with an invitation to worship knots my stomach in highly unpleasant ways—so much that I questioned whether I was really the best person to write about how to invite someone to church. And… Read More »How to Invite Someone to Church—Without Being Weird
Everybody’s doing it. I don’t want to be the oddball. You might not admit it out loud, but it’s in the back of your mind whenever you encounter pressure to do something. And it doesn’t even have to be something sinful. Everybody’s dating…going on the school ski trip…signing up for basketball…getting… Read More »“Everybody’s Doing It!” How to Overcome The Lie Behind Peer Pressure
This is a continuation of my last post, What Does it Mean to Fear God, during which I reiterated that while an unbeliever has reason to be AFRAID of God, the fear believers have is one of awe and reverence. But, practically speaking, what exactly should that look like in… Read More »8 Ways to Grow in the Fear of God
Valentine’s Day—a holiday typically adored by swoony couples and loathed by singles everywhere. Where do you land on that spectrum? I didn’t date in high school. It was more a matter of circumstance than a conscious choice. In my circle of close friends—which included boys and girls in near equal… Read More »True Love on Valentine’s Day, No Matter Your Relationship Status
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
In all raw honesty, unbelievers are some of the most frustrating people to pray for. We’re talking long-term— years, or even decades—where you could be praying over and over for the same thing (faith) to come to the same person, and still see no results. When faced with this situation,… Read More »Why Should I Keep Praying for an Unbelieving Friend?
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