When I was just starting high school, it was tough. I wasn't getting the grades I wanted to get, there was so much more work, and I didn't fit in very quickly. It was such a hard transition. "Why is this so much harder?" I wondered. And then I began to compare myself to others. [...]

Every generation has popular catchphrases. There was a popular phrase in the early church that went something like this, “There was a time when He was not.” In fact, it was so popular that people would go around chanting it in the streets! What did the phrase mean? A pastor at the time by the [...]

"I can't wait until school lets out so I can go be with my friends.” “Summer is going to be great! I can't wait for my aunt's wedding.” “One day I'll be on my own; I can't wait until I'm in college!” Do you ever get caught up longing for the future and all that [...]

Have you ever gotten a severe, deep cut? I remember falling off my bike going down a steep hill too quickly. I got a deep gash in my knee with blood soaking through the hole in my jeans. Right away, I hobbled on home to get it cleaned up and bandaged. Over the next few [...]

When I was a freshman in high school, I messed up. I lied and I misused my parents' trust—and I got caught. The broken relationship with my parents (as well as losing my privileges) hurt, and I beat myself up about it for a long time. I had sleepless nights and fits of sobbing because [...]

Leadership. What does this word make you think of? Maybe, for you, leadership stirs up feelings of intimidation, fear, or doubt. Or maybe you get excited about leading! However you feel, in Christ, leadership is defined as service. For Christians, leadership isn't about personal glory or impressive qualifications; it's about being a servant who follows [...]

Smiles, charm, Perfect friends Watching you. Your back is turned, Whispering begins. Nasty comments, A chuckle heard. Comments, jibes Grind you down. Burning tears. Thumping heartbeat. Subtle rejections. Trust splintered. When friends badmouth you, the hurt can be so deep that trusting again is challenging. David had the same problem. The first part of Psalm [...]

"Whoa I want to live in a house like that. Whoa I want a life like that. I want a family like that. I want to look like that. I want " Do you ever find yourself comparing your life to the life of someone else? I know I spend a good amount of time [...]

Editor's Note: Today's devotional reading discusses suicide. Suicide is a very real issue in our world. It's the result of brokenness in our hearts, minds, and relationships. Satan loves to convince us that we are completely alone and without hope and that the only way out is death. Dear friends, that is a lie. You [...]

When I visited Gettysburg for the first time, my imagination whirred to life. I wanted to know the men who fought there. I wanted to hear their stories, to comprehend their politics, to peek in at their way of life. Because the events that happened on that field directly impact the world I live in [...]