Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. –Hebrews 11:1
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Jemma is a brilliant young woman, with stellar grades, a small group of close friends, and an enviable summer internship. But inside, she’s a jumble of doubt and insecurity. Her faith has been shaken by the unshakeable feeling that God simply isn’t as close as her Sunday school teachers always… Read More »Faith Over Feelings: 6 Biblical Truths For When You’re Down
Pride = the quality or state of being proud. Also one of the seven deadly sins, right up there with greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. Proverbs 16:18 tells us “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Clearly, pride is a weed you don’t want taking… Read More »20 Awesome Things Christian Teens Can Take Pride In
Like any longstanding group of people, Christians have their own vocabulary and overused phrases. Someone who comes to faith is said to be “born again.” A Christian who tells her coming-to-faith story is said to “give her testimony.” When sharing the good news of Jesus with non-believers, we urge each… Read More »The Battle’s Already Been Won . . . What Battle?
Christians are always seeking Jesus as though he were a child who wandered away. Where is he? Why can’t I hear him? Shouldn’t I at least be able to feel his presence? Did he leave me? It reminds me of a bizarre incident that happened in my hometown years back,… Read More »Seeking Jesus: How to Get Closer to God Right Now
Fog is a fascinating phenomenon. Where I grew up—an area known for its high bluffs and steep valleys—fog can drastically alter perspective. You wake up to a bright, sunny morning atop the ridge and find yourself on an island surrounded by an ocean of billowy white stretching miles in all… Read More »10+ Bible Passages for When God Seems Distant and Aloof
Christianity is full of radical ideas. We worship an infinite God who has always existed—no beginning, no end—everywhere all at once. We believe our Bible contains God’s true words, and insist the afterlife includes both heaven and hell. And despite the glaring and ongoing presence of evil in the world,… Read More »What is the Most Difficult Christian Belief to Accept?
Do you ever wonder if, once your earthly life with all its drama and excitement passes, heaven will be flat and boring? Such a viewpoint, while common, understandably makes it difficult to look forward to eternity. It reminds me of another conquest with an important “ever after.” A Comparison to Marriage… Read More »Look Forward to Eternity: The Best Is Yet To Come
What besides your faith makes you, a Christian, stand out from your peers? Can your classmates and coworkers tell you’re a Christian just by studying you? What is the telltale mark of a Christian? Simply wearing a cross necklace is no indicator of faith, as 50 Cent, LL Cool J,… Read More »Made to Stand Out: 7 Virtues For Christian Teens