“My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.” -Proverbs 1:10
Special thanks to Zeeva Usman for contributing this article, giving me the chance to spend more time with my family this summer! Teens have a reputation for rushing into decisions with little consideration for the outcome. At this crucial stage of developing identities and values, unwise choices can have dire… Read More »How to Make Good Decisions: 6 Biblical Examples for Teens
As a writer, I have no problem filling a page with words. And as a blogger for Christian teens, I have no problem turning those words into advice. But sometimes more words aren’t needed. For example, when it comes to standing up to peer pressure, the Bible already speaks volumes.… Read More »Stand Firm: Pummel Peer Pressure With These Bible Verses
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 »The Truth About The Lie Behind Peer Pressure
What besides your faith makes you, a Christian, stand out from your peers? Can your classmates and coworkers tell you’re a Christian just by studying you? What is the telltale mark of a Christian? Simply wearing a cross necklace is no indicator of faith, as 50 Cent, LL Cool J,… Read More »Made to Stand Out: 7 Virtues For Christian Teens
Christians sometimes come across as being above worldly ways when, in truth, we do not possess some sort of mystical immunity to the lure of sexual sin. In fact, Satan yearns to eat Christians for breakfast, lunch, and supper. He knows Christ defeated him, so the best he can do… Read More »7 Common Lies About Sex That Christian Girls Believe
Tis the season for back-to-school sales and the start-up of sports practices! In just a few weeks (or days), many of you will walk the halls of an educational institution. Whether that instills in you a load of excitement or anxiety, I’d like to help you start your school year… Read More »A Back-To-School Guide For Christian Teens: 5 Valuable Reminders
When I hear the phrase “mental toughness,” I envision a soldier trained to encounter the worst of mankind in the worst of conditions. The U.S. Navy SEALs are known for this. Typically called upon to take out high-value targets or gather intelligence behind enemy lines, SEALs operate in maritime, jungle,… Read More »Let’s Get Uncomfortable: Mental Toughness for Christian Teens
Here’s a fun fact about my short story The Day Hanna Hosanna Helped Cootie Judy: The opening scene where Jude Rohmann is being bullied by an older boy was taken right out of one of my high school memories. I actually witnessed a boy do exactly what Kade Manning does… Read More »How to Deal With Bullying: 4 Tips For Christian Teens