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.
Imagine you’re an alien from another planet and, by stroke of good fortune, you land at one of Earth’s many public libraries. You’ve never interacted with humans—particularly teens—before so you walk to the YA section and decide to do a little research. What might the books there lead you to… Read More »Draw Your Weapon: How to Develop Self-Control as a Teen
Have you ever looked back on a moment in your life and suddenly realized you messed up? Bombed it, dropped the ball, missed the mark, bit the dust, went down like a lead balloon . . . you know, completely failed? Let me tell you about one of mine. If… Read More »Sharing Your Faith: A Story of Hope After Failure
“Speak the truth in love.” This phrase—derived from Ephesians 4:15 and frequently tossed around by evangelical Christians—has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Truth. Love. Two things Jesus followers hold in high regard. By its simplest explanation, speaking the truth in love means encouraging someone to grow in Christ.… Read More »Speak the Truth in Love: A How-To From the Garden
Have you ever had the profound experience of hearing the voice of God in audible words spoken? Or maybe it was more subtle than that. A feeling in your heart. A certainty of what you’re supposed to do next. The sensation of peace. Don’t feel bad if you can’t relate… Read More »The Spectacular Voice of God: Hearing Him in His Silence