Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. –Hebrews 11:1
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First of all, let me just say there’s no shortage of Bible stories that show the awesome power of God. The parting of the Red Sea, the ten plagues, the great flood—these are some of the most famous. But if you only know those stories, you’re missing out on some… Read More »5 Bible Stories that Show the Awesome Power of God
Why does God allow bad things to happen? Tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, famine, epidemics, drought, war, terrorism, political corruption… Sometimes it seems like evil reigns supreme. Yet the Bible clearly states—multiple times—that God is firmly in control and nothing happens that isn’t allowed by him. Therefore, if one is to actually… Read More »Faith Over Fear: “I Am NOT Afraid of Bad News”
Ever wonder what God is doing up there in heaven while you fumble your way through life on earth? You’ve never seen a divinely ignited burning bush, he’s never parted a river for you, and a raging storm has never instantly ceased simply because you prayed. If you can’t see… Read More »How History Proves God is Active in Your Life Now
The word “obedience” tends to invoke a negative reaction in most people. Dogs go to obedience school, children are expected to be obedient to their parents. So by the time you’re a teen, you rather focus on independence than obedience. But when it comes to your relationship with God, the… Read More »Stay True to God’s Word, Score For the Team
“God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” For many, John 3:16 was the very first Bible verse you memorized in Sunday school. From the start, you were taught Jesus died on the cross to take away… Read More »Justification by Faith Explained: A Simple High School Analogy
Does God want you to dream big? I can only imagine what your response to that might be. What kind of Negative Nancy would say God doesn’t want us to dream big? Isn’t that part of what he created us to do—why he gave us our talents and this fascinating… Read More »Does God Want You To Dream Big?
I am someone whose mood is directly affected by the weather. More specifically, I think, by the clouds. If it’s bright and sunny outside, I find it much easier to be cheerful than on those days when the clouds spread across the sky in a thin haze, dimming the sun’s… Read More »Feeling Blue? Trust That God is Always There
If this is your first time visiting my site, welcome! I’m Lauren Thell, author of YA fiction for those who walk through fire. I write for Christian teens and anyone else looking for something bigger than life. But somewhere along the way, I also become a known blogger, which might… Read More »Becoming An Author: My Crazy Journey So Far