rebelling against low expectations
ANONYMOUS WRITES: I was sexually abused by my older brother when I was younger. I’ve recently come to grips with that, and I’m trying to move past it. I’ve forgiven him, I’ve come to see that I’m not to blame for what happened, and I realize that the fact that someone did this to me doesn’t mean I can’t still be pure. But it’s hard to keep from holding this against my brother (who has...
DIANA WRITES:There are so many new and old Christmas songs on the radio, in the malls, and at our churches. What’s your favorite and why? Is there a song that has had a big impact on you spiritually? What songs do you find most glorifying to God? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like to discuss? Just submit your...
ROSE WRITES: I’m trying to decide what books I want to read in 2016, but I only want to invest my time in literature that is going to be truly worthwhile. The best book is, of course, the Bible, the most life-changing book of all time. But books that are not the Bible can change our lives too – not in the same way as God’s Word, but they can still change our thoughts or...
HAYLIE WRITES: Christmas… the most wonderful and, in my life, most busy, time of the year. In all the hectic rush of Christmas plays, chorals, caroling and other events, I often find myself forgetting to remember why we celebrate. How should we pull out of the craziness, and remember to be grateful for God’s gracious gift to us, His Son, Jesus? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment...
COURTNEY WRITES: Where’s the line between being open and complaining? It’s hard to be honest about my struggles without being whiny or gossipy. Most of the time it’s people related so that makes it even harder. How can I be open with my church but still kind to the others involved without also complaining about the situation? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are...
KATIE WRITES: I have had a couple of chances to create friendships with people that I may see once a year, once a life, or never. I’ve met them mainly through TeenPact (homeschoolers, check it out: teenpact.com). We also sponsor a girl I occasionally write letters to. I am no good with relationships. I have two “close” friends, and that’s about it. When I meet someone...
RACHEL WRITES: In light of the increasing threat of terrorism, and especially in light of what happened in Paris, what should a rebelutionary’s response to terrorism be? How should we respond mentally, in our heads and hearts? What hands-on action, if any, should we take? With what ideology should we combat the ideology of terror? How should we respond, in general? Share Your Thoughts in...
ANONYMOUS WRITES: I go to youth group with a guy who has told me he likes me. I like him too, but I want to stay away from dating in high school so that my focus can be on God and my studies. He doesn’t understand that and has asked me to go out with him. I’ve told him how I feel about it, but I just can’t stand hurting his feelings. I’m afraid that he will see me...
HALEY WRITES: How do you endure hardship when you know it is just the beginning of a long journey? My mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She will have to have chemotherapy, which we had hoped to avoid since we caught it at a fairly early stage. Cancer is scary, in and of itself. Chemo is really scary, because it will totally change our life for several months. My mother home...
FAITH WRITES: I try to set aside a time to pray every day, but it’s hard for me to pray more as the day goes on. I want to pray without ceasing like the Bible tells us, but it’s hard for me to find more time to pray. How can I pray more? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like to discuss? Just submit your...
rebelling against low expectations
