Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. –Hebrews 11:1
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Here’s a question for you to ponder: Are you happy? Would you, in a general sense, call yourself a happy person? If not, who or what is causing your unhappiness? I would be happy if… I were skinny and had clear skin. I were popular and well-liked. Everybody believed what… Read More »How to Change Your Thought Patterns and Get Out of the Toxic Rut
There was a time when Mia thought herself to be a fairly intelligent, sensible individual. She did her homework promptly, helped her mother around the house, and tried to read her Bible regularly. Then a boy crushed her heart and tossed the remnants into the wind, and now, it seems… Read More »Priceless: Hope for Young Christians Struggling With Low Self-Esteem
So you have a friend living in sin? This is an uncomfortable problem for us Christians because, let’s face it, none of us are perfect. If I call out my friend on her crude language, she might point out that my gossip habit is just as un-Christian. And she would… Read More »Love or Hypocrisy: Should I Confront a Friend Who Sins?
Part 2 In Part 1: What’s the Big Deal About Christian Girls and Modesty, we talked about the importance of modesty, particularly for Christian women, and it all boiled down to intent: What do you want the world to know about you? This is your chance to be an influencer—to… Read More »5 Practical Steps to a Stylish, Modest Wardrobe
Imagine you’re an alien from another planet and, by stroke of good fortune, you land at one of Earth’s many public libraries. You’ve never interacted with humans—particularly teens—before so you walk to the YA section and decide to do a little research. What might the books there lead you to… Read More »Draw Your Weapon: How to Develop Self-Control as a Teen
Have you ever looked back on a moment in your life and suddenly realized you messed up? Bombed it, dropped the ball, missed the mark, bit the dust, went down like a lead balloon . . . you know, completely failed? Let me tell you about one of mine. If… Read More »Sharing Your Faith: A Story of Hope After Failure
“Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 By its simplest explanation, “speaking the truth in love” means encouraging someone to grow in Christ. It means sharing his law and gospel and steering… Read More »Speak the Truth in Love: A How-To From the Garden
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” In a list of the Top 100 Most Read Bible Verses, Jeremiah 29:11 holds the number two spot. (I bet you know which verse… Read More »Author vs. Protagonist: Trust God To Write Your Love Story