“Continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” -Colossians 2:6-7
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
Imagine yourself as a kid sitting through yet another Sunday church service. Your mom keeps telling you to keep your feet off the pew in front of you and your dad scolds you for not holding your hymnal up. Fast forward a few years, and now you’re a teenager in… Read More »Welcome to Adulthood! Time to Take Responsibility for Your Faith
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.“ Kelly Clarkson may not have been the first to say that line, but no one can deny she made it popular. It’s become a motto of resilience, a fight song for those battling a test in life. The assumption is if you survive… Read More »Life’s Trials Are Not What Make Your Faith Stronger
What does it mean to fear God? Fear is a colossal stumbling block for Christians and non-Christians alike. It halts the achievement of dreams and diminishes faith, and because of this, fear has its own category in my blog. In No Fear: The Danger of Sin in Your Heart, I… Read More »Teens for Christ: What Does it Mean to Fear God?
Crashing drums, screeching guitars, screaming fans. It wouldn’t be a rock concert without noise, right? But then you lean over to ask your friend if he wants a soda and he shouts, “Huh? I can’t hear you!” A high-volume concert might be an extreme example, but the truth is we live… Read More »Turn Down the Volume! How to Hear God’s Voice
Are you privvy to the power of silence—or does silence terrify you? Have you ever turned everything off—the radio, the TV, your phone—and simply listened to the air in the room? How did it make you feel? This topic came to mind yesterday morning when I made the uncharacteristic decision… Read More »The Superior Power of Silence and Solitude For Christian Teens
What kinds of things do you share on social media? Selfies of you with your friends at the beach? Pictures of that eight-inch-tall burger you devoured at a restaurant last night? Your latest hairstyle and Halloween manicure? Have you ever thought of sharing what you’re reading in your Bible right… Read More »How to Make Bible Reading a Daily Habit
Looking to have a richer prayer life? Then tell me what’s wrong with this prayer: Dear God, I’m so worried about this test. Please help me pass it. Give me the answers so I can get a good grade. And help me do well at my game tonight. I’ve been… Read More »How To Have a Richer Prayer Life