“I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you . . . I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” -Isaiah 41:9-10
What is peer pressure specifically? The Oxford Language’s definition (“influence from members of one’s peer group”) doesn’t quite reach the heart of the matter because influence doesn’t always equal pressure. Your friends can influence you through encouragement, positive examples, and constructive feedback, while leaving the decision to act in your… Read More »Dealing With Peer Pressure: A Slideshow of the Future
There’s no way around it. If you live on Earth, you will eventually have to face dark nights, and I’m not talking about the kind brought on by the occasional lunar eclipse or citywide blackout. I’m talking about those midnight hours when you’re lying awake, gripped by the turmoil of… Read More »Where to Look in Scripture During Your Darkest Nights
I am someone whose mood is directly affected by the weather. More specifically, I think, by the clouds. If it’s bright and sunny outside, I find it much easier to be cheerful than on those days when the clouds spread across the sky in a thin haze, dimming the sun’s… Read More »Feeling Blue? Trust That God is Always There
The Cost of Following Christ, Part 1 As a Christian, do you struggle with feeling left out every time you look at the unbelievers in your life? Or when you look at Christian friends who don’t seem to take their faith as seriously as you do? “They look like they’re… Read More »Feeling Left Out: When The World Is Having Fun Without You
True or False: I don’t need to go to church to be a Christian. This question used to make me cringe because I didn’t know how to answer. The truth is, like coins, reversible jackets, and political views, the answer to this one has two sides. So let’s talk about… Read More »Why Young Christians Absolutely Need to Go to Church
I’m a big proponent for marrying young (think mid-twenties). If you find an honest, hardworking believer who possesses the qualities of a good boyfriend for Christian girls (any guys reading this can reverse the roles), why waste time being picky? Devoted Christian spouses are difficult to come by these days,… Read More »Find Fulfillment as a Single on Valentine’s Day
Humans have a strong need for socialization with other members of our species. Why else would we have invented clubs, teams, parties, and Facebook groups? We are naturally social creatures, and even the most introverted of us needs some type of interaction with other people in order to avoid complete… Read More »How to Overcome Loneliness Without Friends
When I first posted this article, the state of Wisconsin was heading into further lockdown due to the fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. What was meant to protect us from a highly contagious illness, unfortunately, contributed to another widespread ailment: Loneliness. Schools closed, games were canceled, and jobs became remote.… Read More »8 Ways We Can Overcome Loneliness Together