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.
Christians talk about taming the tongue as if it were a rattlesnake that needs special treatment, given its deadly nature. But what exactly does it mean to tame your tongue, and why is it so important? You believe in Jesus as your savior, you go to church, you’re saving sex… Read More »Taming the Tongue: Why It’s So Important For Christian Teens
If you are a Christian struggling with low self-esteem, you are in good company. Sometimes the problem is triggered by an event. In my short story, The Green Grass Grows Again, Mia deals with the fallout of a bad decision that has shattered her sense of self-worth. Often, however, the… Read More »Priceless: Hope for Young Christians Struggling With Low Self-Esteem
So you have a friend living in sin? This is an uncomfortable problem for us Christians because, let’s face it, none of us are perfect. If I call out my friend on her crude language, she might point out that my gossip habit is just as un-Christian. And she would… Read More »Love or Hypocrisy: Should I Confront a Friend Who Sins?
I recently finished reading a mainstream young adult novel that was the worst book I have ever read. Not that it didn’t have a plot or relatable characters or good grammar. In fact, it was very well written as far as stories go. What made it so awful was the… Read More »Self-Control: Draw Your Weapon, Make the Enemy Flee!
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
Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s the age old question both Christians and non-Christians alike have struggled to answer. We don’t like when bad stuff happens. It’s messy, uncomfortable and inconvenient. But in this post, I’d like to make the case for why you, as a Christian,… Read More »Dear Christian Teen, Never Be Afraid of Bad News
“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