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Mustering Up the Courage

Written by Kendrick Diaz

Everyone has fears. Everyone has weaknesses. Whether or not we give in to them, though, is the real test. What does God suggest we do? Courage. It’s one of those terms that’s...

“I Hate This Place!” What I Learned From an Unwanted Move

Written by Tori Johnson

Moving can be frustrating and traumatic, especially in your teen years. But what starts out seeming like a horrible situation does not have to stay that way! How could they do this to me?...

How to Stop Worrying? Change Your Perspective

Written by Kait Black

We all face worrisome situations in our lives. These lessons that the apostle Paul shared with the Philippians can help us today as well. The apostle Paul was taught by Christ Himself. He...

Staying True to Your Beliefs While Living in the World

Written by Jeremy Lallier

You live a different life than those around you, and that’s not always easy. How can you stay true to your beliefs when you are being pressured to compromise? When I was a teen, my...

Teen Anxiety: Where’s Your Superhero?

Written by Debbie Pierce

If you had your own superhero, what would he do for you? It is a difficult world for teens. The challenges you face right now are very different from those your parents had, but the...

Stop, Drop and Pray

Written by Chant’a Collier

Have you ever been asked to pray for someone and then forgot? A simple fire safety technique can help us always remember to pray for others in need. As a child, I was taught that if I...

Godly Leaders Are First Followers

Written by Debbie Pierce

Everyone follows someone. Sometimes we do that willingly, sometimes begrudgingly. But we all follow. Why is following an important part of leading? Countless books, workshops and programs...

Bible Reading Programs 2016, 2017 and 2018

Written by Susan Scott Smith

The 2018 Bible Reading Program has begun. Here are some lessons I learned from the past two years and a preview of this coming year of readings. Just when I think, “Whew, I made it...

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Written by Judy Swanson

How many times do we use such excuses to justify our behavior? Some may remember Flip Wilson on the Ed Sullivan Show many years ago when he gave a short satire of a wife coming home with a...