“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
If you’re reading this (or any other part of my blog for that matter), I assume you are not content to let life wash over you like waves from a storm surge. You want more, you want to be more, and you know that in some way—even if it isn’t… Read More »6 Must-Read Nonfiction Books for Christian Teens
“Am I good enough for God?” For some, it’s not a question of salvation or love. You believe the sentiment behind the children’s song “Jesus Loves Me,” you can quote John 3:16 from memory and, when asked about your salvation, can answer with a definite “Yes, I’m going to heaven… Read More »How Do I Know if I Am Acceptable to God?
Thoughts For the Christian Teen Who’s Struggling With Doubt Doubt is a scary place to be. It’s the unexpected intersection you encounter when you think you’re on the path to truth. Suddenly, you’re not sure which way to go, paralyzed by the realization that you now have two choices, and… Read More »What to do When You Start Questioning Your Beliefs
Picture yourself walking into the YA section of your local library. You pluck a book from a shelf at random and find its front cover art fascinating and its back cover summary intriguing. You want to read this book, but you hesitate. Why? Are you worried that while diving into… Read More »Seeking Quality Fiction: Why I’m Not a Fan of Book Banning
If you followed me through my three-part series on mental toughness for Christians, you know about getting comfortable being uncomfortable, fighting the fear of standing out, and building indestructible faith for when the waters rise. But if you’re thinking it’s impossible to build up an indestructible faith on your own… Read More »10 Powerful Bible Passages to Remember during Volatile Times
Show of hands: How many of you pray every day? All of you? Excellent, keep it up! Now raise your hand again if you read the Bible every day. Statistically speaking, if you were in a room with 29 other people, only about 11 of you would raise your hand.… Read More »Why You Need to Read the Bible Before You Pray
What do you, as a Christian, do to observe Advent? On a recent visit to the Christmas card section of Wal-Mart, I found singing cards, pop-up cards, 3-D cards (which, admittedly, are kind of cool), cards with jokes, money-holder cards, and neutral “Happy Holidays” kinds of cards. But Christmas cards… Read More »How to Observe Advent Like a Christian
With posts like 5 Bible Stories That Show the Awesome Power of God and 6 Bible Stories That Show the Astonishing Love of Jesus, I hope you’re pumped to make Bible reading a daily habit. But what if you don’t know how to navigate the Bible? I totally get it.… Read More »How to Navigate the Bible: 3 Simple Tricks