“Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.'” -John 8:34
Three things no one has ever said: “I want to be friends with a liar.” “I voted for that candidate because he’s the best liar.” “That company will always have my business because I can trust them to lie about their products.” Few people, Christian or otherwise, will dispute the… Read More »The Truth About Honesty: Is it Ever Okay to Lie?
When was the last time you made a mistake? I can think of three or four I made in the last hour, though they’re not ones I will remember for years to come. But I can think of five or ten right now that I made years ago and can’t… Read More »Bad Landings: How to Move On After a Mistake
Habitual sins (which I often refer to as “pet” sins) are a problem for everyone, from the serial killer sitting in prison to the most pious Christian in your church. Did you think you were alone in this struggle? Be assured, you’re in good company. Habitual sins are those you… Read More »Your Deepest Desires: The Truth About Habitual Sin
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
Ever feel like the world is stacked against you? Your day was fine until some jerk cut you off on the highway. Then an ornery cop pulled you over and slapped you with a speeding ticket, and on top of that, your ruthless chemistry teacher pulled a pop quiz. Goodbye,… Read More »No Excuses: A Challenge to Own Your Problems
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or habitual sin? Do negative thoughts about yourself, life, and/or God live inside your brain, rent free? Maybe you’re able to pull off an outward aura of easygoing nonchalance, but inside your mind, a terrific battle rages. You don’t want to be struggling and… Read More »Tell Yourself the Truth: Freedom From Depression, Anxiety & More
What are you afraid of? What keeps you awake at night or surges your veins with adrenaline? A quick internet search of the most common phobias yields a CRAZY long list of fears so common they have their own names. A few examples: See one on the list that fits… Read More »No Fear: The Danger of Sin in Your Heart
In my last post, I laid out 7 Common Lies About Sex that Christian Girls Believe. 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 post… Read More »Epic Faith: How to Deal With Guilt Over Lost Virginity