Can anyone tell you are a Christian by the way you use your cell phone? The purpose of my blog is to empower and equip teens to serve and glorify God in all they do, and yes, that can—and should—include your cell phone habits. Most of you reading this have… Read More »Healthy Phone Habits For Teens Who Love Jesus
A few weeks back, a reader asked if I would write a post on artificial intelligence. At first, I declined because it seems everyone has already written a post on AI. Artificial intelligence is a topic hotter than the price of gold ($4,908.30 per ounce as of this writing) and,… Read More »Think Before You Generate: AI Guidelines for Christian Teens
“God helps those who help themselves.” How many times have you heard that phrase in a pep talk or motivational speech? Maybe you’ve even whispered it to yourself on the way to the gym to tackle your New Year’s resolutions. (Yep, it’s that time of year again.) It sounds biblical,… Read More »“God Helps Those Who Help Themselves:” Myth or Real?
A subscriber to my email list was the first to request a post on Christians and Halloween. This reader referenced a short TikTok video posted by contemporary Christian music artist Forrest Frank, during which a commentator drew attention to the connection between Halloween and Satanic practices such as human sacrifice.… Read More »Trick or Trouble: Is it a Sin to Celebrate Halloween?
I’ll be the first to admit this post is not an original idea. Lists like this abound all over the internet, but unfortunately for teens, most cater to adult couples who may or may not already have a physical relationship. There are many activities a married couple can enjoy that,… Read More »Teen Dating: 71 Sweet Ways to Show Love Without Kissing
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Before I was old enough to know what grueling and dangerous work it is, my answer to that question was always firefighter. Until it was astronaut, then veterinarian, aeronautical engineer, and nurse-midwife (in some order). Really, I had no idea… Read More »“Why Am I Here?” How Christian Teens Can Find Purpose Now
A few months ago, I asked my subscribers for topics I haven’t already covered on this blog, and one astute reader suggested a post on popular music. Particularly, Christian teens and mainstream music. In her words: “I was listening to music on Spotify, and I came across a catchy tune.… Read More »A Lyrical Dilemma: Can Christian Teens Love Popular Music?
Self-care is a buzzword nowadays. When I hear the term, my mind immediately jumps to images of women in white, fuzzy robes lounging at a spa with space alien-green goo slathered on their faces and cucumber slices masking their eyes. That’s not fair, I know. Self-care is so much more… Read More »Self-Care For Christian Teens: Laziness, Luxury, or Enlivening?