rebelling against low expectations
CI WRITES: I find it much, much harder to forgive people who have wronged my loved ones than if they had wronged me. What can I do to help myself? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7 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 look...
ROSE WRITES: I want to take care of my body. Scripture calls it a temple and makes clear that I am a steward of it. I strive to eat healthy (most of the time) and exercise, but those good endeavors can easily become idols in and of themselves. Furthermore, when you’re living in a sex-saturated culture that trumpets an unrealistic body ideal, how do you avoid harming your body (e.g...
SAM WRITES: There have been multiple occasions when dear friends have told me that they are currently struggling with suicidal thoughts. I have many friends who are dealing with depression and sometimes self harm. God has given me several unique opportunities to talk freely with teens who wouldn’t normally open up at such a level. When they do, however, I sometimes don’t know what...
COURTNEY WRITES: How would you describe the gospel in 140 characters or less? This question was part of an internship I did this summer. It challenged my understanding of the gospel a lot more than I’d like to admit. Anyway, I’d love to see how you each put the good news. Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like...
CLAUDIA WRITES: Why is it that we are separated from Christ because of Adam and Eve? Basically, why is it our fault that they sinned? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7 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 look forward to...
CASSIE WRITES: How can I help a friend with an eating disorder? A friend of mine, a sweet 12-year-old, was just diagnosed with anorexia. This is new for me. I so want to help, to support her, but I feel so helpless. It’s such a complex thing – spiritual, psychological, physical, heart-deep. I don’t know what to do or not do (except pray of course), what to say or not say. For...
LAURA WRITES: What do you do when you receive conflicting advice? I’m trying to make some decisions about college plans, and all of the people who I’ve asked for advice have different ideas. One family member says one college would be good for me, while another says that specific college would be a very bad choice. One says to avoid debt at all costs, yet another says that it’s...
SHANNON WRITES: I have had a lot of problems with my friends over the past two years. A lot of them walked out on me when I was having a hard time. This year I started high school, and I just made a bunch of new friends at my youth group, but I still feel nervous about being myself with them. How can I be more open with them? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7...
SABINE WRITES: I’ve been told that fasting isn’t limited to abstaining from eating food for a certain period of time, which is true. But when Jesus says, “This kind come out only by prayer and fasting” (Mark 9:29) He’s talking about a very serious topic. He’s saying that certain strongholds can only be abolished by prayer and fasting – a form of...
SARAH WRITES: I have a great job. I have been working there for over a year and I love it. But I recently noticed that I am in a great place to go out and minister to my community. I am 18, able-bodied, have experience in many areas and (outside of work) I have no big obligations. My job is distracting and taxing, but although I have money saved up, the “funds” would help my ministry...
rebelling against low expectations
