“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” -Ephesians 6:11
If I were to guess which Bible verse Christians most frequently quote regarding the constant struggle with temptation, I’d say James 4:7. “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James gives good advice. But if it were simple to follow, young Christians wouldn’t struggle with sins like pornography,… Read More »What to Do When You Struggle With Temptation
In my last post, Why I’m Not a Fan of Book Banning, I explained why I believe banning books is ineffective. (I do feel differently about radio censorship, however that’s a topic for another day.) It doesn’t strike at the root of the problem: the human heart. If you truly… Read More »Maintaining Pure Hearts Is Better Than Banning Books
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
This is going to be a short post, at least as far as my words go. Because I’m going to let the Bible do the speaking. Below, I’ve meted out eight scripture passages to help you stop sin in its tracks. That’s right, these are the words that will get… Read More »8 Bible Passages to Stop Sin In Its Tracks
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
Day 5 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions On Day 3, we talked about the significance of Jesus becoming a real human. Now take a moment to consider how Jesus knows exactly what it’s like to be human. Childbirth is very gritty. I speak from experience; it’s not pretty at… Read More »Jesus Knows Exactly What it’s Like to be Human
I am someone whose mood is directly affected by the weather. More specifically, I think, by the clouds. If it’s bright and sunny outside, I find it much easier to be cheerful than on those days when the clouds spread across the sky in a thin haze, dimming the sun’s… Read More »Feeling Blue? Trust That God is Always There
Most of us tend to view the mind as a sanctuary—a place to hide our innermost workings from the rest of the world. But what if, at any given moment, there was the high possibility someone could hear what you were thinking as clearly as if you’d spoken it out… Read More »Warning: Control Your Thoughts Now, Before They Control You