Biblical answers for teens and young adults struggling with loneliness. “Do not fear, for I am with you…” -Isaiah 41:10
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
Let’s start today’s post on mental health for Christian teens with a quick mental wellness checkup: What three adjectives would you use to describe how you feel about your life right now? When I consider my life, I feel . . . Category 1: Angry, anxious, frustrated, scared, lonely, depressed,… Read More »Mental Health For Christian Teens: How to Cultivate Joy Outside Yourself
Christians are always seeking Jesus as though he were a child who wandered away. Where is he? Why can’t I hear him? Shouldn’t I at least be able to feel his presence? Did he leave me? It reminds me of a bizarre incident that happened in my hometown years back,… Read More »Seeking Jesus: How to Get Closer to God Right Now
Where do you go when God seems distant? “It feels like God is watching from his throne far away.” “I’m sure God cared about those guys in the Bible, but I’m not sure he cares about me.” “God doesn’t have time for me.” “Me and God aren’t very close.” If… Read More »10 Bible Passages for When God Seems Distant and Aloof
Valentine’s Day: a holiday typically adored by swoony couples and loathed by singles everywhere. Where do you land on that spectrum? It’s terribly tempting to become a Valentine’s Day Grinch if you’re not in a romantic relationship when February 14th rolls around, especially if you’re in high school where everyone, it… Read More »True Love on Valentine’s Day, No Matter Your Relationship Status
Are you afraid of silence? Earlier this week, I urged you to Turn Down the Volume to Hear God’s Voice—a challenge to take control of your electronic habits before they crowd out the only voice you need to hear. Did you give it a try, or at least a thought? … Read More »Why Christian Teens Need Not Be Afraid of Silence
Fog is a fascinating phenomenon. In the Driftless Region of Wisconsin—an area known for high bluffs and steep valleys—fog can drastically alter perspective. You wake up to a bright, sunny morning on top of the hill, then drive to the edge and find an ocean of thick white surrounds you… Read More »Seek the Lord and He Will Be Found By You
Merriam-Webster defines peer pressure as “a feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one’s age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them.” Most of us, for example, aren’t too tempted to mimic Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter brow styling. But what… Read More »The Best Remedy For Peer Pressure? Look to the Future