“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” -Ephesians 6:11
Like any longstanding group of people, Christians have their own vocabulary and overused phrases. Someone who comes to faith is said to be “born again.” A Christian who tells her coming-to-faith story is said to “give her testimony.” When it comes to sharing the good news of Jesus with non-believers,… Read More »The Battle’s Already Been Won . . . What Battle?
What are you afraid of? What keeps you awake at night or sends you running with racing, beading sweat, and veins surging with adrenaline? A quick Google search of the most common phobias yields a CRAZY long list of fears so common they each have their own name. A few… Read More »No Fear: The Danger of Sin in Your Heart
When you pick up a novel of any given genre, you have certain expectations of what you’ll find, right? If it’s fantasy, the characters must exhibit some type of mystical powers. For paranormal fiction, vampires, ghosts or werewolves are likely to be present. Sci-fi involves a lot of futuristic technology.… Read More »Christian Romance: The Lie Behind the First Kiss in Fiction
I hope after reading my last post you are encouraged to keep up the fight against those pet sins that keep coming back for you. You know which ones they are. But some sins creep into your life with almost no notice, like the Creeping Charlie in my garden. One… Read More »Look Truth in the Eye: Self-Examination for Christian Teens
Ever play with magnets as a kid? They’re fascinating. Some repel as if a real, physical object holds them apart while others attract and become near inseparable. When it comes to romantic analogies, we love magnets. We say things like “opposites attract” and “Johnny is a girl magnet.” But magnetism… Read More »Tired of the same old sin? Keep pulling the weeds!
Here it is, another old blogger preaching to young Christians about purity. Blah, blah, blah, we’ve heard it all before. Why do you think purity is such a hot topic in the Christian world? Is it because wearing white on your wedding day and saving yourself for your wedding night… Read More »The Right Reason for Purity: Do You Know What It Is?
Fog is a fascinating phenomenon. In the Driftless Region of Wisconsin—an area known for high bluffs and steep valleys—fog can drastically alter perspective. You wake up to a bright, sunny morning on top of the hill, then drive to the edge and find an ocean of thick white surrounds you… Read More »Seek the Lord and He Will Be Found By You
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