rebelling against low expectations
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...
TRENT WRITES: Recently, I have discovered some disturbing things about the certain songs like the “Harlem Shake.” Apparently the foreign words in in the beginning of this song mean “With the terrorists.” And it got me thinking, “Where should I draw the line in entertainment?” When there are graphic bloody scenes in a movie? When there is immoral romance scenes...
I consider myself a very spiritual Christian. You see, I have this invisible rule book in my head with lists of esteemed religious rules. I pretty much obsess over them — that’s what we truly spiritual people do, right? And all of this is out of strict obedience to God. These rules cover many important topics, like: – exactly what is acceptable behaviour during (and before and after)...
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Our generation of Christians has become the epitome of lukewarmness. We have become so much like the world, either in a compromising state of spiritual laziness...
I have a problem with praying. It’s pretty simple: I don’t pray enough. Remember, Paul’s command to “pray without ceasing”? Everyday I seem to keep failing. When good things happen to me, I just enjoy them. If I was worried, I enjoy the relief. If they were unexpected, I enjoy the surprise. And I forget each gift has a Giver. But there is one thing that always draws...
“Help! Evil thoughts keep rising up and attacking me! I can’t stop it!” Does this ever describe how you feel? Do unwanted thoughts keep popping into your mind no matter how hard you resist them? Welcome to the club. Just about everybody can identify with you, to some degree or another. Whether it is sexual temptations, lies about identity, hatred toward others or self, ill-will toward...
CASSIE WRITES: I have a friend who has raised some concerns over teens going on mission trips. First, she points out that many teens go on mission trips seeking a ‘spiritual high,’ and when they get back, away from the spiritually intense environment, they don’t know how to be consistent in their daily walk. They don’t realize that the Christian journey is not all...
Humans are different. That’s just how it is. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, we’re all unique. Everyone carries specific needs, wants, attributes, and darknesses that lie beneath our skins. Despite all of humanity’s differences, however, we have one simple question that ties us together, connecting the murderer to the meek and the peasant to the prince. It is the question detectives ask...
RILEY WRITES: This is a question I’ve wondered about for a long time. I love music in a variety of genres (from 80’s to Jeremy Camp to pop). I especially like songs with upbeat, catchy tunes. While I know that the lyrics of some songs aren’t necessarily “God honoring” (they don’t mention God) or don’t have a Christian theme, does that really make them...
The first thing that pops into most people’s heads when they think of Valentine’s Day is visions of red roses, chocolates, romantic dinners, couples holding hands. It’s normally a time when everything everywhere whispers of romance. To be honest, it’s enough to make someone like me, who is not at a season of my life to enjoy Valentine’s Day in this fashion, just a...
rebelling against low expectations
