Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. –Hebrews 11:1
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What is pride? 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… Read More »16 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
Where do you go when God seems distant? “It feels like God is watching from his throne far away.” “I’m sure God cared about those guys in the Bible, but I’m not sure he cares about me.” “God doesn’t have time for me.” “Me and God aren’t very close.” If… 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 Hardest Thing to Believe In Christianity?
Unless you just stumbled onto my website (welcome!), you probably already know that while I spend a good amount of time on my nonfiction blog, my true passion lies in writing fictional Christian books for teens. Fiction powered by faith. The most skeptical of you might wonder why we need… Read More »5 Reasons Why We Need Christian Books For Teens
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? God didn’t give you faith just so you could blend in and go with the flow,… Read More »Made to Stand Out: 7 Virtues For Christian Teens