“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” -Jeremiah 17:7
(Psst! Find out how you can snag a freebie at the end of this post!) “I’M SUCH A LOSER. NOBODY CARES ABOUT ME. I HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER. I CAN’T DO THIS. MY LIFE SUCKS. I’LL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH. MIGHT AS WELL QUIT NOW.” If your inner voice sounds… Read More »Positive Self-Talk For Christian Teens: Words That Actually Work
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
“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 you’ve ever thought or said any of the… Read More »9 Bible Passages for When God Seems Distant and Aloof
Being a Christian is difficult. Especially if you’re a teen. You want to fit in, but then your peers start talking about the latest blockbuster movie and you find yourself giving an awkward head bob because you haven’t seen it. You’re the only one who has to skip the Sunday morning… Read More »Feed Your Faith With Psalm 119: Spiritual Encouragement For Teens
In my last post, I laid out 7 Common Lies About Sex that Christian Girls Fall For. If you made it all the way to the end, you were met by a cliffhanger. That’s because lie #7—“It’s already too late for me”—comprises one of Satan’s greatest traps for Christians. Today’s… Read More »Lost Virginity: Is it too late for me?
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
How do you identify yourself when you meet a stranger? “I’m Bobbi. I’m an athlete.” “I’m Sierra, a musician.” “Hello, I’m Jessie, the president of the student council.” “I’m Lauren, author of Christian YA fiction.” Your identity is how you define yourself. But sometimes, in trying to fit in somewhere,… Read More »Your Identity is in Christ: See How God Sees You