Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. –Hebrews 11:1
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When I hear the phrase “mental toughness,” I envision a soldier trained to encounter the worst of mankind in the worst of conditions. The U.S. Navy SEALs are known for this. Typically called upon to take out high-value targets or gather intelligence behind enemy lines, SEALs operate in maritime, jungle,… Read More »Let’s Get Uncomfortable: Mental Toughness for Christian Teens
We are living in some crazy times. I’m not trying to be alarmist or anything because, honestly, people have been saying that for thousands of years. Since the fall of man, some part of the world has always been in turmoil. A ruler is greedy for more power. One faction… Read More »Are You Prepared For War? Disaster Preparedness for Christian Teens
In all raw honesty, unbelievers are some of the most frustrating people to pray for. We’re talking long-term— years, or even decades—where you could be praying over and over for the same thing (faith) to come to the same person, and still see no results. When faced with this situation,… Read More »Why Should I Keep Praying for an Unbelieving Friend?
Merriam-Webster defines peer pressure as “a feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one’s age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them.” Most of us, for example, aren’t too tempted to mimic Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter brow styling. But what… Read More »The Best Remedy For Peer Pressure? Look to the Future
How many of you pray every day? All of you? Excellent, keep it up! So how many of you read your Bible every day? Statistically speaking, if you were in a room with 29 other people, only about 11 of you would raise your hand. That’s barely more than a… Read More »Why You Need to Read the Bible Before You Pray
Speaking to the teen who is reading this: What is the one thing you want most? A new car? The latest iPhone? A boyfriend or girlfriend? How about independence? These are the years when you finally start spreading your wings. You get your driver’s license, a job, perhaps a later… Read More »How to Be Independent Yet Fully Rely on God
Have you ever been paralyzed by a question about your faith? Nonbelievers (and even some believers) have lots of questions about Christianity. Odds are, if you’re living out your faith, you WILL be asked tough questions about God. And they won’t always be of the simple, “What do you believe… Read More »How to Handle the Toughest Questions About God
Ever met a couple who clearly needed a crash course in effective communication? Enjoy this fun twist on the traditional 12 days of Christmas carol, given from the perspective of the true love. The 12 Days of Christmas According to the True Love by Lauren Thell DECEMBER 25 My Dearest… Read More »The 12 Days of Christmas According to the True Love