“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” -Jeremiah 17:7
Ah, the power of the Holy Spirit…what is it exactly? When I was in high school, the President of the United States (George W. Bush at the time) came to town, and I got to see him. I don’t care which side of the political fence you fall on, any… Read More »Plug Into the Power of the Holy Spirit
Do you feel insignificant? Unspecial? Useless? You’e not alone but that feeling is a lie. Here I’ve collected eight Bible verses for when you feel worthless. Write them down, set them on your nightstand, tape them to your mirror, stamp them in your brain. And pull them out when you… Read More »8 Bible Verses For When You Feel Worthless
Young Woman, you are worth more than you ask for. When Roe vs. Wade—the infamous ruling that made abortion legal in the United States—was overturned in June 2022, you probably felt like women’s rights took a giant step backward. Now, as abortion rights continue to wax and wane, you might… Read More »Dear Young Woman, Abortion is the Wrong Right to Fight For
Before writing this post, I did an internet search on “famous people who dealt lacking self-confidence.” Boy, was that an eye-opener. Pulitzer Prize-winning American author John Steinbeck felt like an imposter when others praised his work. Artist Leonardo Da Vinci was known for abandoning projects when he thought he was… Read More »Lacking Self-Confidence? You Don’t Need it!
Who decided all-over body hair is acceptable for men, but women must have perfectly smooth, hairless legs? Why are slim thighs and large breasts considered ideal? Where did we get the idea that blonde hair needs to be made blonder, black skin should be lighter, and light skin should be… Read More »Proverbs 31: How to Rise Above the Seduction of Unattainable Beauty
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
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
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