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.
When you are afraid of something, it’s tempting to avoid it. Spiders, snakes, public speaking, talking to cute girls . . . Humans have invented lots of excuses to avoid faicing fears. On the occasion where you do encounter one of your fears—a grizzly pops out of the woods while… Read More »Fight, Flight, Freeze…Faith? On Facing Fear & Trusting God
The Cost of Following Christ: Part 2 Most Christian teens know what it’s like to be the odd man in a group where everyone else seemingly does what they want with little consequence. As discussed in my last post about the cost of following Christ (Feeling Left Out? Remember This… Read More »Facing Persecution: Are You Ready to Pay the Highest Price?
You’ve probably been told it’s not okay to be judgmental, but the truth is, I’m a very judgmental person. I judge my clothing in the morning to see which tops and shoes will be the most appropriate for the weather. I judge my breakfast choices to pick the ones that… Read More »Is It Ever Okay To Be Judgmental?
Have you ever glanced around church on a Sunday morning and wondered, “Where are all the people my age?” If you’re a teen or twenty-something, the unfortunate answer is, among your generation, real Christian faith has become less and less popular. The reasons are long and varied, but for those… Read More »8 Ways to Encourage Your Friends In Their Faith
I didn’t want to cover this topic. In some circles, any disagreement with a person’s chosen identity or lifestyle is considered hate and the battle lines are instantly drawn. But as a Christian who believes that her identity is in Christ, I want to do the loving thing and address… Read More »How to Help a Friend Struggling With Gender Identity
It’s the stuff of nightmares for Christian students. The stereotypical scenario involves an atheistic science professor with a full arsenal of “proof” that God is a myth, and a lowly, shellshocked freshman who walks away, riddled with holes and humiliation, after a disastrous attempt to argue the case for creation.… Read More »Remember This When It’s Time to Defend Your Faith In the Science Room
Not all roads lead to New York. If you are taking a road trip to a place you haven’t been (for me, that would be New York), you’ll definitely want to use a map. But if you don’t know how to read the map, you could end up in Canada… Read More »Wrong Ways To Read The Bible (That You Might Be Doing!)
Serving God is drudgery. Does it shock you to read that statement on a Christian teen & young adult blog? Then let me finish it: Serving God is drudgery when carried out the way most of us view service to God. We think of overseas mission work and playing in… Read More »Work, School & Play: How to Serve God In Everyday Life