It’s easy for new believers in Christ to feel a bit overwhelmed. “Where do I go from here?” “What does God want from me?” “How does following Jesus impact my everyday life?” Maybe these questions, and a host of others, are running through your mind as you embark on this new journey of following Jesus. But the really cool thing … [Read more...]
Four Signs that You Haven’t Forgiven Yourself
Guilt, shame, and regret are pretty common among teens. It’s easy to know in our heads that God forgives, but in our hearts—in our guts—we don’t really believe we’ve been forgiven. At least, we don’t live our lives convinced that God has truly forgiven us. The Enemy, Satan, wants to use guilt and shame to hold us as … [Read more...]
How Should I Pray?
Bring to mind two or three of your closest friends. Do you remember how you met? Where you were? Who introduced you? Can you remember the first things you talked about? How do those “first things” compare to the things you talk about today? It takes time and effort to develop close friendships. But when we do, the conversations … [Read more...]
Decision-Making with God in Mind
Decisions, decisions, decisions… it seems that high school years are jam packed with important decisions. Some are more trivial than others like “Should I take regular chem or AP chem?” or “Is eating the cafeteria’s sloppy joes a good idea before gym?” Other decisions we make have far more lasting ramifications like what to do … [Read more...]
“Mirror, Mirror…”
Have you ever looked in the mirror first thing in the morning and let out a shriek? Where did that giant pimple come from in the middle of your chin? Most of us struggle every time we look in the mirror (if we are honest.) Maybe you pray every night for God to make you taller and that reflection in the mirror is just a sad … [Read more...]
Three Lies About Prayer
As Christians, we know a lot of truth about prayer and its effects, but we can still fall prey to common misconceptions. Sometimes praying to God feels lonely or like a duty. Sometimes, we only reach out when we need help out of a jam. What if God wasn’t just waiting to hear from us, but what if He was waiting to talk with us? … [Read more...]
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