“Choose for yourselves today whomever you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” -Joshua 24:15
Purity, friendships, dating, self-control, sharing your faith—issues relevant to the teen life. This is your time to define who you are.
“When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us.” So all the people took off their earrings and brought them to Aaron. He took what they handed him and… Read More »What is Your Modern-Day Golden Calf?
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
What is the one thing every teenager wants most? A new car? The latest iPhone? A 55-inch TV with an Xbox Series X, all right in his own bedroom? How about independence? Your teen years are when you finally start to spread your wings. You get your driver’s license, a… Read More »How to Live Independently With Total Dependence 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
The dust has settled on another holiday season, the calendar flipped to a new year, and BOOM! Suddenly everyone’s focused on getting in shape. “This year, I’m going to … drink less soda … cut back on carbs … lose fifteen pounds … work on my six-pack.” I love January… Read More »New Year’s Resolution Success: A Biblical Approach to Fitness For Teens
How can a teen observe Advent like a Christian? 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 neutral “Happy Holidays” cards. But… Read More »How to Observe Advent Like a Christian
“You can’t take it with you.” You’ve heard that saying many times. Maybe you’ve even said it yourself when you hear about someone who just blew 100k on a 2022 Porsche 911. Or when you learn of someone who made millions by investing in PayPal when it was first launched.… Read More »“You can’t take it with you”: Keep Your Focus On Eternity
Live long enough on Earth, and you will eventually face dark nights—and I don’t mean the kind brought on by the occasional lunar eclipse or citywide blackout. I’m talking about those black hours when you’re grappling with fear, grief, anxiety, self-loathing, or some other turmoil. The dark night of the… Read More »Where to Look in Scripture During Your Darkest Nights