Our world promises us a lot of “solutions” to anxiety: “Read this book! Use this blanket! Listen to this song! Exercise for one hour each day! Eat more of this! Buy this wristband!” The problem is, in our broken world, there is no one, easy solution to anxiety. For some, it is a lifelong medical [...]

Have you ever been talking to someone, only to notice them looking at their phone while you spoke? When this happens to me, I'm tempted to stop and ask, “Are you listening to me?” Because I wonder if my words matter to them. Listening is an important part of communicating, but we often take it [...]

Some of you need to hear this. It's okay to be single. No, really. You do not need to be dating or married to be whole. Wholeness is found in Christ Jesus alone—not through a romantic partner. As Christians, we find our hope in Jesus, and we find our meaning knowing we are a part [...]

What is precious to you? Family and acceptance rank high on the lists of most people. You are precious to God. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, into a sinful world to suffer and point the way to freedom from sin and death. Jesus died in our place and is [...]

Have you ever tried to talk to someone about Jesus and been unsure about what to say? Opening up to others can be scary. It can be terrifying to share your faith in Christ, especially when you're not sure how someone might respond. In those moments, here are three things to remember to help you [...]

Torien nudged Strider forward, holding fast as the horse muscled his way up the steep incline. Word had come only days ago that Torien's uncle had fallen ill. His mother had sent him to manage his uncle's farm until he recovered. The journey across Malinor was long and dangerous, leading past the Disputed Lands. From [...]

In stillness before day, Feet tread, afraid Of wakening the dawn—Sabbath gone. Mourners come—these did not run When hope was dethroned, When nail drove through bone. Black space yawns where door should seal— Them out, Him in. One step in, crowding to see, Where is the body? Seeds of hope dislodge despair— Suddenly, two men [...]

We see it in social media hashtags and on T-shirts, but what does it mean to be #blessed? By definition, bless is a verb. It's an action someone takes to give something to someone else. I could just brag about my awesome family, my best friends, or my new shoes, but saying I'm “blessed” means [...]

Editor's Note: Today's devotion discusses depression and suicide. Some people think being a Christian means you need to be happy all the time. If someone says they're depressed, others sometimes think that person's faith isn't very strong and they're doing something wrong. Can a Christian be depressed? It's one thing to feel sad or have [...]

"I'm so stressed! I have volleyball practice for two hours after school, homework in every class, and I have to study for my test tomorrow. I won't get to bed until after midnight!” We live in a fast-paced world, and we're asked to make a lot of decisions in the few short years of our [...]