Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. –Hebrews 11:1
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Why does God allow suffering? 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 believe the Bible,… Read More »Faith Over Fear: “I Am NOT Afraid of Bad News”
“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 that Jesus died on the cross to take… Read More »Justification by Faith Explained: A Simple High School Analogy
Does God want you to dream big? If you’ve ever gone to a commencement ceremony or perused Hallmark’s graduation section, you’re familiar with phrases like . . . “Dream big, work hard, make it happen.” “Don’t hold yourself back.” “You are capable of anything you set your mind to.” “Nothing… Read More »Does God Want You To Dream Big?
Are you someone whose mood is directly affected by the weather? If it’s bright and sunny outside, you find it much easier to be cheerful than on those days when the clouds smear the sky with a murky haze. And when the entire sky is blanketed by a thick quilt… Read More »Faith Through the Blues: Know 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 on Earth. But somewhere along the way, I also became a known blogger,… Read More »Becoming An Author: My Crazy Journey So Far
Do you know how to love God? How many people never, ever ponder that question? Some assume believing in Jesus is enough. Combine that with a prayer of thanks every now and then, and you’re good to go, right? Bonus points for going to church on Christmas and Easter or… Read More »How to Love God: What is God’s Love Language?
Spend enough time at any Christian church, and you’ll hear one animal species mentioned so often you might find yourself glancing around to see if there are any standing in the aisles or chewing the altar flowers. Sheep. Only they’re not spoken of in the context of good farming practices… Read More »Why God Compares Us to Sheep: A Shepherd’s Perspective
It’s a powerful promise wrapped inside a vivid picture: “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” To “flee” something is not to back away cautiously or make a casual retreat. Fleeing implies an act of desperation—a high-tailed, heart-pounding race from danger. If you resist the devil, he will… Read More »Teens & Spiritual Warfare: Why You Must Always, Always Be on Guard