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.
Like any longstanding group of people, Christians have their own vocabulary and overused phrases. Someone who comes to faith is said to be “born again.” A Christian who tells her coming-to-faith story is said to “give her testimony.” When it comes to sharing the good news of Jesus with non-believers,… Read More »The Battle’s Already Been Won . . . What Battle?
(Psst! Find out how you can snag a freebie at the end of this post!) “I’M SUCH A LOSER. NOBODY CARES ABOUT ME. I HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER. I CAN’T DO THIS. MY LIFE SUCKS. I’LL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH. MIGHT AS WELL QUIT NOW.” If your inner voice sounds… Read More »Positive Self-Talk For Christian Teens: Words That Actually Work
“It feels like God is watching from his throne far away.” “I’m sure God cared about those guys in the Bible, but I’m not sure he cares about me.” “God doesn’t have time for me.” “Me and God aren’t very close.” If you’ve ever thought or said any of the… Read More »9 Bible Passages for When God Seems Distant and Aloof
This is a continuation of my last post, What Does it Mean to Fear God, during which I reiterated that while an unbeliever has reason to be AFRAID of God, the fear believers have is one of awe and reverence. But, practically speaking, what exactly should that look like in… Read More »8 Ways to Grow in the Fear of God
What does it mean to fear God? Fear is a colossal stumbling block for Christians and non-Christians alike. It halts the achievement of dreams and diminishes faith, and because of this, fear has its own category in my blog. In No Fear: The Danger of Sin in Your Heart, I… Read More »Teens for Christ: What Does it Mean to Fear God?
Valentine’s Day—a holiday typically adored by swoony couples and loathed by singles everywhere. Where do you land on that spectrum? I didn’t date in high school. It was more a matter of circumstance than a conscious choice. In my circle of close friends—which included boys and girls in near equal… Read More »True Love on Valentine’s Day, No Matter Your Relationship Status
It’s winter here in Wisconsin, which today means a temperature of 4℉ and a wind chill of -10℉. Inside my house, however, it’s a comfortable 70℉, thanks to the two wood-burning units literally firing away right now. Between keeping the home fires burning and living in an area where proficiency… Read More »How to Build Rock-Solid Faith When God Stirs the Coals
Being a Christian is difficult. Especially if you’re a teen. You want to fit in, but then your peers start talking about the latest blockbuster movie and you find yourself giving an awkward head bob because you haven’t seen it. You’re the only one who has to skip the Sunday morning… Read More »Feed Your Faith With Psalm 119: Spiritual Encouragement For Teens