rebelling against low expectations

ArchiveFebruary 2015

Come On, My Generation

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Does anything ever just make you mad? Like really, really mad? I’m there right now. I’ve actually had this post written for over four months, but I never submitted it. I’ve never submitted it because I’m afraid: afraid it will come across all wrong, afraid that people will misunderstand my heart, afraid that it’s just too harsh. I see the exceptions to my words and...

What’s the difference between working hard and being obsessed?

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HANNAH WRITES: When it comes to school, sports, or really anything, I’ve always been told to do my best — to work hard. I’m not in any way saying that’s wrong. We should work hard! But when does that thing that your working towards become an obsession? When do you cross the line from hard-working into idolatry? In school, especially I’m constantly working for better grades and doing better, but...

Let’s Get Behind New Action Film Beyond the Mask

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I just wrote to Brett, telling him about an incredible Christian action-adventure movie that is coming to theaters in April called Beyond the Mask (www.beyondthemaskmovie.com). Many Christian leaders around the country have endorsed Beyond the Mask, including Dr. Del Tackett with The Truth Project, Dr. Jeff Myers with Summit Ministries, Focus on the Family, Michael Farris with HSLDA and many...

How do you respond to hurting people who say untrue things about God?

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RUTHIE WRITES: If I come across someone, especially a Christian, who is truly disheartened and questioning God, etc., how should I respond? If at all? I know that to some degree it really depends on the exact situation. Also, I realize that direct confrontation for a situation should only be within the realms of close friendship. But what if someone says something untrue, like “God is...

Rise Up, Ye Introverts

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It seems like the little things that normal people find easy to do are huge, daunting, horrible, excruciating, difficult tasks for us introverts. For example, most people don’t really have problems making phone calls, or saying “hi” to someone, raising their hand in class, talking louder so people can hear you, or making small talk with someone at a party. And sometimes it...

What is the role of baptism in the Christian life?

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JEFFREY WRITES: How does baptism relate to being a good Christian? Is it a necessary event in being a good Christian or is it just a public proclamation? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 17 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like to discuss? Just submit your question or topic (and any elaboration you’d like to provide) using our Submit Content Page. We...

How can I get better at Bible memorization?

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C. WRITES: I have a really hard time memorizing Bible verses. Normally it is because I procrastinate. Do you have any advice that could help me stick with it? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 12 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like to discuss? Just submit your question or topic (and any elaboration you’d like to provide) using our Submit Content...

UPDATE: Valentine’s Card Project

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Many of you are aware of my Valentine Card Challenge to spread God’s love to the imprisoned children of Uganda. By offering God the little bit I had to give, He took that and multiplied it greatly!! He has been moving in the hearts of many, many people to make sure these orphans feel loved. Over the course of the past few weeks, I have seen God provide abundantly. He met the goal of 1400...

What should we make of spectacular failures?

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BENJAMIN WRITES: I was reading through my history textbook and I ran across a part talking about “The Children’s Crusade.” It is one of the few times in history when teens tried to do something big, and the outcome is very compelling. Here’s the entry I read: “In the summer of 1212 children by the thousands gathered in towns throughout France and many of the German...

Medea: When A Greek Tragedy Brings Me Closer to God

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Euripedes, a play-writer in ancient Greece, was no stranger to the human heart. He knew how it works, and he knew humanity well. And this shows in one of his most famous plays, Medea. Medea killed her brother, left her home, and borne two sons in exile for the sake of her husband, Jason. But when he abandons his family for another wife, Medea is crushed with anger, jealousy, and grief. Cornered...

rebelling against low expectations

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