Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. –Hebrews 11:1
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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
Did you ever have an Advent calendar as a kid? What started with nineteenth-century German Protestants making chalk marks on their walls as a countdown to Christmas has now turned into its own industry. Even Lego is in on it, offering no fewer than six different options for the current… Read More »The Forgotten Side of Advent: When Jesus Returns
The saddest thing I’ve ever seen was a funeral without hope. Typically labeled a “Celebration of Life,” this type of funeral merely reflects on the deceased’s earthly life and accomplishments. His buoyant attitude or her kindness to animals might be mentioned, but there’s nothing to celebrate because no matter how… Read More »Jesus Defeated Death—And Now You Will Too
Who is Jesus? People have debated this ever since his mother laid his precious head on a bed of straw. Was he a prophet? A good person whose example we should follow? Those are easy answers to accept, but what about the claim that Jesus is God? Can Jesus be… Read More »Jesus Knows Exactly What it’s Like to be Human
On a recent visit to Walmart’s Christmas card section, I found quite an array of mailable holiday greetings. Singing cards, pop-up cards, 3-D cards (which, admittedly, are kind of cool), cards with jokes, money-holder cards, and politically correct “Happy Holidays” cards. But Christmas cards with any type of meaningful Biblical… Read More »How to Observe Advent Like a Christian: Tips for Teens