“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” -Galatians 5:22-23
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?
What if you had a friend who treated you like her bestie one day a week, then ignored you for the other six? And what if, on those other six days, she blushed whenever your name was brought up, laughed when others joked about you, and only called you when… Read More »Not Just On Sunday: How to Be a Christian Every Day
Happy New Year, it’s resolution time! Are you one of those 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… Read More »4 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Benefit Others
Reclaiming the Lost Art of Really, Truly, Honestly Listening Do you know how to be a good listener? Who in your life is a good listener? To help you answer those questions, let’s think about the qualities of a good listener. Listening means more than just being quiet when someone… Read More »A Challenge to Be a Good Listener
Self-contol: the ability to govern one’s emotions, actions, and desires, especially in difficult situations. Think for a moment about why that’s an important skill. Why not eat an entire triple-decker chocolate ganache cake all by yourself, or stay up all night watching Gilmore Girls reruns? Those who develop self-control recognize instant… Read More »How to Develop Self-Control as a Teen: Grow This Tree
Have you ever paused to consider the enormous role fashion plays in your life? I’m willing to bet you didn’t just roll out of bed this morning and grab the first top and jeans you saw. Or maybe you did, but only because you spent some time last night sorting… Read More »Clothed In Christ: A Christian Girl’s Perspective on Fashion
Jesus is my savior. That statement defines my life and every action I take, but I’ll be completely honest: It doesn’t always fill me with pure joy. More times than I care to admit, I could describe myself as mildly grateful for God’s love—but certainly not jubilant or enraptured or ecstatic… Read More »A Rare Treasure: Discover True Christian Joy
Political tension. A global pandemic. Racial unrest. Dishonest gain. It would be easy to fall into the pit of negativity, anger, and self-service our world seems to have crumpled into, but you can make a choice to be a point of brilliance in the unsettling chaos. Let your light shine… Read More »7 Ways to Let Your Light Shine In a Dark World