Young Adult Blog

Love Your Enemies?

Written by Hervé Irion

He was insulted, mocked, threatened and hated; yet he chose not to retaliate but rather to love his enemies. This story, as surprising as this may be, is not about Jesus Christ. Or is it? In 1979...

Thy Will Be Done

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

It’s natural to want to be in control—to have other people and even God do what we want to have them do. But what does God want? In the past few months I’ve asked myself...

Idolatry: Carved Images or Misplaced Priorities?

Written by Jedd Cole

Is idolatry just a thing of the ancient, superstitious past? Or are there modern forms of this sin that we need to be aware of? It’s easy to think that idolatry is not really an issue...

Once Saved, Always Saved?

Written by Eddie Foster

The idea that all a person has to do in order to be saved is to say a few words—to accept and believe on Christ—is a common one in mainstream Christianity. Is conversion really so simple...

Who or What Is Easter?

Written by Barney Rehm

Why does Easter have such an unusual name? What does it mean? What does God think of Easter Sunday customs and celebrations? Today, Easter is considered one of the most important holidays of the...

Is Modesty a Big Deal These Days?

Written by Jodie Maczek

Society’s view of clothing and fashion is based on much different values from the standards taught in the Bible. What does God say about modesty? Few of us would disagree that a Christian...

Asking God His Will: Are You Making the Right Choices?

Written by Hervé Irion

All of us face numerous choices and make countless decisions every day of our lives. Surprisingly, many omit a very important component vital to successful decision making. Joshua 9 tells the...

What Is the Mind-Set of the Spirit?

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

How can we grow to think more like God? Romans 8:5 states, “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit,...

But God Can!

Written by Erin Benton

A children’s program at church made a big impression on me. How can we learn the message of faith the children sang so enthusiastically about? A couple of years ago, the children at church...