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.
Ever been told you need to control your anger? Your day was going just fine until you saw the social media post from one of your classmates bashing your Christian beliefs. A friend confronts you about something he thinks you did wrong. Your sister used the last of the hot… Read More »How to Control Your Anger So Others Can’t Control You
Ever been to a chili cook-off? All the chefs bring the same item (chili) to the table, but no two are ever exactly alike. Some are mild and tangy, some bitter and heavy, others so wickedly hot they’ll burn your throat. What you put into it determines the end result. Marriage… Read More »How to Prepare Yourself For Marriage Before You Find “The One”
Do your friends get a glimpse of God’s glory when they look at you—or are they turned off to God altogether? First of all, what does it mean to glorify God? Do you know what it looks like to let your life be a glimpse of God’s glory? And isn’t… Read More »Let Your Life Be a Glimpse of God’s Glory
Political corruption. A global pandemic. Racial unrest. Economic tension. It would be easy to fall into the pit of negativity, anger, and self-service our world seems to have crumpled into, but you can choose to be a point of brilliance in the unsettling chaos. Let your light shine before all… Read More »7 Ways to Let Your Light Shine In a Dark World
You knew it was wrong so you fought the temptation. You told yourself you’d never fall for it again. You tried to draw your weapon of self-control. And then you caved anyway. And after giving in to your temptation, you felt horribly guilty and went to your Bible and read… Read More »Resist Temptation: The Missing Link in 1 Corinthians 10:13
“If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on the scales! It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas.” These verses from Job 6 capture the essence of depression—if it’s even possible to do so. Only those who have been there can truly understand what… Read More »Teen Issues: How to Help a Friend Through Depression
I’m a big proponent for marrying young (think mid-twenties). If you find an honest, hardworking believer who possesses the qualities of a good boyfriend for Christian girls (any guys reading this can reverse the roles), why waste time being picky? Devoted Christian spouses are difficult to come by these days,… Read More »Find Fulfillment as a Single on Valentine’s Day
If I could come up with two objectives for all parent-teen relationships, they would be: I bet I know what you’re thinking right now. “Yes! Finally someone who says my parents need to respect me!” Sure, love and respect are two-way streets, but don’t misunderstand my analogy. In driving terms,… Read More »A Teen’s Guide to Understanding Parents (Yeah, Right!)