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God, Who Comforts the Downcast

Written by John Fox

We all face times of trial in our lives when we could be described as “downcast.” What encouragement does the Bible give to those facing trials? The Christian life is one of great...

You Are (Like) a Rock

Written by Joshua Travers

Did you know there are basically three different types of rocks? Each is formed in a different way. How some rocks form can teach us lessons about ourselves. Rocks are a lot like people....

Social Media: Whose Approval Are We Seeking?

Written by Gabe Ellis

Teens and young adults spend many hours interacting with others on social media. But what are our motivations for our interactions on social media? In the last decade, social media has exploded,...

Modesty Is Hardest

Written by Vivienne Villaescusa

Dressing modestly is a continual challenge for young women. What are the major principles we have to consider when choosing the clothes we wear? Feeling discouraged in her shopping endeavors, her...

Are You a Constant Faultfinder?

Written by Bill Swanson

It is easy to get into the habit of constantly criticizing and finding faults in others. But is this how the Bible teaches us we are to use our tongue? For many years Spokesman’s Club was a...

An Interview With a Slave

Written by Amy Foster

How do you define freedom? This post looks at a fictional story to demonstrate the real difference between slavery and freedom. “Worker droid No. 174,” said the man from earth,...

“Aim Small, Miss Small”: Going on to Perfection

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

A well-known saying from the movie The Patriot provides a valuable lesson on living true Christianity. How can we “aim small, miss small” in life? In the movie The Patriot, Mel...

Stuck in the Belly of the Great Fish

Written by Angela Nelson

How responsive are you to constructive criticism? Are you quick to act on it? Or do you, like Jonah, need some time to process and apply? In the book of Jonah, we read of the prophet Jonah’s...

Don’t Turn Back

Written by Leon Leonard

Times of trials can cause us to become depressed and discouraged. During these times we must remain faithful and keep moving forward, not looking back. Both our life experiences and the Bible...