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.
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 »Right or Wrong? How to Make Good Decisions as a Christian Teen
Trying to make your New Year’s Resolutions stick? Facing a tough science class or brand new job? Ready to stand up to temptation—and actually succeed? Whatever your goals or circumstances, carry these seven power verses from scripture in your pocket, write them on your hand, emblazon them in your brain—then… Read More »Lead the Way to Victory: 7 Power Verses From Scripture
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
My junior year of high school, I was voted Brainiest Female for my graduating class. Why wouldn’t I be? I made High Honor Roll all eight semesters and graduated valedictorian. My peers classified me as “smart.” But the truth is, I wasn’t any smarter than the average person. I just… Read More »Faith: Are You Prepared to Answer the Tough Questions?
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
“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 As acknowledged in my last post, When You Can’t Escape Temptation, Take a Sword to It, sometimes you simply cannot flee temptation. Sometimes it comes hand-in-hand with your daily life. You have an addiction to sweets, and you work… Read More »Fight When You Can’t Flee: A Battle Plan For Temptation
It’s common knowledge, even among unbelievers, that if you’re battling temptation, your first defense is to remove the trigger. An alcoholic should stay away from bars. An emotional eater shouldn’t keep a stash of chocolate. Someone who struggles with porn needs safeguards in place on his device (or to stop… Read More »How to Resist Temptation When You Can’t Escape It
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or habitual sin? Do negative thoughts about yourself, life, and/or God live inside your brain, rent free? Maybe you’re able to pull off an outward aura of easygoing nonchalance, but inside your mind, a terrific battle rages. You don’t want to be struggling and… Read More »Tell Yourself the Truth: Freedom From Depression, Anxiety & More