Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. -Romans 12:9-10
Faith in Jesus will get you to heaven, but are you pointing others in that direction as well? Learn how to be holy in all relationships—dating, family, and friends.
Leader or servant—which would you rather be known as? One conjures up a sense of superiority, the other images of sweeping floors and washing feet. One lives a life of fame and reknown, the other is largely unknown. You know Taylor Swift’s name, but what about her drummer? (His name… Read More »Embrace Servanthood: Not Everyone Gets to Be the Star
Are you following the latest trend? I’m not referring to the current style fads as laid out by Vogue and Elle. What I mean is the trend of confusing opinion with fact. “Opera music is lame.” “Soccer is the best sport in the world.” “Michael Jackson was the greatest performer… Read More »Warning: The Danger of Confusing Opinion With Fact
Does it matter what you believe? These days, it’s considered unmannerly to tell someone they’re wrong, and if you do it on social media, you might even be “canceled.” Yes, there’s a time to bite your tongue, even if you know you’re right. (Seriously, does it really matter if you… Read More »Faith: Does it matter what you believe?
What kind of person are you online? Would someone who never met you in person want to be your friend if all she knew of you was what you posted on Facebook? That’s kind of a scary thought. Because while no one is ever his or her truest, most genuine… Read More »8 Super Simple Social Media Guidelines 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?
Quick fun fact about my short story The Day Hanna Hosanna Helped Cootie Judy: The opening scene where Jude Rohmann is seen being bullied by an older boy was taken right out of one of my high school memories. I actually witnessed a boy do exactly what Kade Manning does… Read More »How to Deal With Bullying: 4 Tips For Teens
Happy Valentine’s Day, God loves you! Do you ever doubt God’s love? Maybe you know in your heart he loves you, but your head wonders why he seems so distant. And would a truly loving God let you go through something like this? Whether you’re feeling unloved overall or are… Read More »10 Bible Passages That Confirm God’s Love For You
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been too embarrassed to invite friends to church because of what they might encounter when they showed up. Yep, me too. Usually it’s because I’m afraid they won’t “get” it. Not just the teachings, but the service itself, the music, even the people. I… Read More »When You’re Too Embarrassed to Invite Friends to Church