“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.
Jemma is a brilliant young woman, with stellar grades, a small group of close friends, and an enviable summer internship. But inside, she’s a jumble of doubt and insecurity. Her faith has been shaken by the unshakeable feeling that God simply isn’t as close as her Sunday school teachers always… Read More »Faith Over Feelings: 6 Biblical Truths For When You’re Down
If you’re struggling with temptation, your best bet is to flee the situation. No joke. Even unbelievers recognize the simple power of removing triggers when breaking an addiction. An alcoholic should avoid bars and an emotional eater shouldn’t keep a stash of chocolate. But how do you resist temptation if… Read More »How to Resist Temptation: A Christian Teen’s Battle Plan
What is pride? Pride = the quality or state of being proud. Also one of the seven deadly sins—right up there with greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. Proverbs 16:18 tells us pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Clearly, pride is a weed you don’t… Read More »16 Awesome Things Christian Teens Can Take Pride In
Let’s start today’s post on mental health for Christian teens with a quick mental wellness checkup: What three adjectives would you use to describe how you feel about your life right now? When I consider my life, I feel . . . Category 1: Angry, anxious, frustrated, scared, lonely, depressed,… Read More »Mental Health For Christian Teens: How to Cultivate Joy Outside Yourself
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or habitual sin? Do negative thoughts about yourself, life, and/or God live inside your brain, rent free? Maybe you’re able to pull off an outward aura of easygoing nonchalance, but inside your mind, a terrific battle rages. You don’t want to be struggling and… Read More »Tell Yourself the Truth: Freedom From Depression, Anxiety & More
(Psst! Snag a freebie at the end of this post!) “I’M SUCH A LOSER. NOBODY CARES ABOUT ME. I HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER. I CAN’T DO THIS. MY LIFE SUCKS. I’LL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH. MIGHT AS WELL QUIT NOW.” If your inner voice sounds like that, you could benefit… Read More »Positive Self-Talk For Christian Teens: Words That Actually Work
Does your local library or bookstore have a section dedicated to Christian fiction for teens? Or, at the very least, a viable number of Christian YA fiction titles mixed in with the mainstream selections? No? Neither does mine. In truth, it is very hard to find Christian books for teens.… Read More »Why is it So Hard to Find Christian Books For Teens?
This is a continuation of my last post, What Does it Mean to Fear God, during which I reiterated that while an unbeliever has reason to be AFRAID of God, the fear believers have is one of awe and reverence. But, practically speaking, what exactly should that look like in… Read More »8 Ways to Grow in the Fear of God