B.I.B.L.E.: Basic instructions before leaving earth.
Dig deep into God’s true words for us and see what he says about subjects like evangelism, self-esteem, peer pressure, and more. Because the Bible is just as relevant today as when it was written.
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?
Special thanks to Zeeva Usman for contributing this article, giving me the chance to spend more time with my family this summer! Teens have a reputation for rushing into decisions with little consideration for the outcome. At this crucial stage of developing identities and values, unwise choices can have dire… Read More »How to Make Good Decisions: 6 Biblical Examples for Teens
“Be holy, because I am holy.“ – Leviticus 11:45 There exists in the Roman Catholic Church a strict order of monks known to most as the Trappists. Trappists surrender all personal possessions for a life of tight dietary regulations, complete obedience to superiors, round-the-clock prayer, and a minimum daily requirement… Read More »The Holy Teenage Life: Real Faith, Real Happiness
Several weeks ago, one of my blog readers posed this question through a personal message: I have some dream vocations that I would like to pursue but I feel like, as a Christian, you are also called to surrender your personal desires and dreams to God’s will. How do I… Read More »What Does it Mean to Surrender Your Dreams to God?
As a writer, I have no problem filling a page with words. And as a blogger for Christian teens, I have no problem turning those words into advice. But sometimes more words aren’t needed. For example, when it comes to standing up to peer pressure, the Bible already speaks volumes.… Read More »Stand Firm: Pummel Peer Pressure With These Bible Verses
What’s so wrong about pornography if I’m not married? Why can’t a teenage couple have sex if they both consent and use protection? Is lying so bad if it doesn’t hurt anyone? Who says two men can’t marry each other if it makes them happy? My last two posts (The… Read More »Biblical Discernment For Teens: How to Make Good Decisions
How can you know God loves you? Pose that question to any good Christian and she’ll whip out John 3:16 and hand it to you with a flourish. “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but… Read More »How to Really, Truly Know God Loves You
Jemma is a brilliant young woman, with stellar grades, a small group of close friends, and an enviable summer internship. But inside, she’s a jumble of doubt and insecurity. Her faith has been shaken by the unshakeable feeling that God simply isn’t as close as her Sunday school teachers always… Read More »Faith Over Feelings: 6 Biblical Truths For When You’re Down