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.
Being a Christian teen is hard. You want to fit in but then your peers start talking about the latest blockbuster and you find yourself awkwardly nodding along because you haven’t seen it. You’re the only one who has to skip the Sunday morning basketball tournament because of church. And… Read More »When Being a Christian Teen is Hard, Soar With Psalm 119
Have you ever had the profound experience of hearing the voice of God out loud? Or maybe it was more subtle. A feeling in your heart, a certainty of what you’re supposed to do next. The sensation of peace. Does God talk to you like that? If not, you’re probably… Read More »Turn Down the Volume! How to Hear God’s Voice
Welcome to a brand new year! Are you excited about the next twelve months? Do you have big plans, like a graduation or an exciting spring break trip? A move from high school to college, or from college to the big world? For some, the flip of the calendar is… Read More »No Fear of the New Year: God Holds Your Future
If you read my last post, your eyes are wide open to the brutal alien assault happening on Earth. Not aliens in the sense of little green men. Worse than that. I’m talking about real, active spiritual warfare, and it’s happening all around you. Satan is more dangerous than any… Read More »Armor of God 101: Unlock Your Gear For Battle
If you’re like most Christian teens, you hear the term “spiritual warfare” and immediately zone out. Sure, you enjoy a good angels-and-demons battle just as much as any other Ted Dekker or Frank Peretti fan. But on the nonfiction side of things, you tend to associate spiritual warfare with heavy… Read More »Aliens on Earth: The Startling Truth About Spiritual Warfare
Wishing for a richer prayer life? Then tell me what’s wrong with this prayer: Dear God, I’m so worried about this test. Please help me pass it. Give me the answers so I can get a good grade. And help me do well at my game tonight. I’ve been practicing… Read More »How To Have a Richer Prayer Life By Friday
In a previous post, I talked about fighting habitual sin and why persistence matters. Everyone has habitual sins we struggle to let go of. You know which ones they are for you. But some sins creep into your life with almost no notice, like the Virginia Creeper in my garden.… Read More »Look Truth in the Eye: Self-Examination for Christian Teens
If you’re reading this (or any other part of my blog for that matter), I assume you are not content to let life wash over you like waves from a storm surge. You want more, you want to be more, and you know that in some way—even if it isn’t… Read More »6 Must-Read Nonfiction Books for Christian Teens
