“My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.” -Proverbs 1:10
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 »“Everybody’s Doing It!” How to Overcome The Lie Behind Peer Pressure
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?
Christians sometimes come across as being above worldly ways, but 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
Are you comfortable with being uncomfortable yet? It takes lots of dedicated practice and mental focus to get there, but it can be done, and today’s post is meant to address another untruth that keeps us Christians from becoming mentally tough: It is terrible to stand out. Fear of standing… Read More »Mental Toughness for Christians Part 2: Fear of Standing Out
When I hear the phrase “mental toughness,” I immediately envision a soldier, someone 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… Read More »Mental Toughness for Christians Part 1: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
This is going to be a short post, at least as far as my words go. Because I’m going to let the Bible do the speaking. Below, I’ve meted out eight scripture passages to help you stop sin in its tracks. That’s right, these are the words that will get… Read More »8 Bible Passages to Stop Sin In Its Tracks
Quick fun fact about my short story The Day Hanna Hosanna Helped Cootie Judy: The opening scene where Jude Rohmann is seen 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 Teens