rebelling against low expectations
J. WRITES: Right now I’m at a time in my life that requires a lot of waiting. It’s not necessarily bad waiting but it still means patience and perseverance. I always used to think I was a pretty patient person (I don’t usually lose my cool in line-ups or restaurants) but I’ve lately discovered that I am much more impatient (and selfish) than I thought. How do I become more...
GABRIELLE WRITES: The only things I have been doing recently are school, finding ways to keep God a priority, growing in Him, singing in the choir, and having fun with friends. I’m in a youth ministry, God is working out my pride, and I’m seeking to know God’s will for my life. Yes, those are important, but I don’t feel like I’m really doing anything. People are...
JEFF WRITES: In recent years, I’ve been thinking a lot about the culture and how the media portrays Christians. In most cases I’ve seen, Christians are portrayed as either hypocrites or “insane Jesus freaks”. I love media and want to enter into that industry as a career, but I have no idea how to change the way Christians are put in a bad light. I want to bring back into...
JESSE WRITES: We talk a lot about what it means for teenagers to rebel against low expectations, but what about adults? We’re bombarded with images of what the world says being an adult is and what should concern them, but what does God say? I think the world’s idea is wrong, so what is being an adult according to the Bible? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are...
ROSE WRITES: We’re over three weeks into the new year and now’s the time when our resolutions start to slip. It begins with eating one bag of chips or watching one movie instead of reading until we’re sliding back into old bad habits. How do you re-inspire yourself to follow your resolutions? And then how do you stick to them? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There...
OLIVIA WRITES: What’s the difference between standing up for what’s right and arguing or pointlessly debating? This is something that I have struggled with a lot, and I don’t want to have the reputation of someone who always wants to start an argument. But at the same time, I don’t like it when people swear or curse or say that anyone who doesn’t agree with them is...
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RACHEL WRITES: I tend to take myself and every event in my life, as well as others and every event in their lives, with way too much seriousness. This can affect my friendships in a negative way. For example, my friend might confide in me her reasons for being upset about something, and instead of cheering her up, I only find myself solemnly serious. It also stunts my spiritual growth. For...
JOHN WRITES: It’s easy for me to be selfish and self-focused in my relationships with others. I’m friends with people so that I can feel accepted. I’m friends with people who say good things about me, and I don’t really love people. I want them to love me. I know that I should focus on loving people rather than focusing on myself, but it can be hard sometimes. Do you have any advice for me on how...
JAKE WRITES: I have so many great big project ideas, but how do I decide what idea to pursue with all my efforts and what ideas to scrap? How do I remain passionate enough about one project to stick with it even when I have another great idea? I have quite the list of things I want to pursue. Many of these ideas I’ve begun planning or writing, but it’s hard to see them through when...
rebelling against low expectations
