Kyle hesitated as he came to the doors of the library before opening them and slipping inside. Book dust wafted in the air, illuminated by golden shafts of light that poured in from the tall windows. The rotunda of bookshelves surrounded a wooden desk, where an old woman sat in a wooden chair. . Kyle [...]

Hannah took a swig from the can. It wasn't like anyone cared what she did anymore. Her parents were caught up in dealing with her little sister's illness; they wouldn't notice if she came home drunk. . “What are you doing?” . Hannah startled at the sound of a voice. She spun in a circle [...]

"If God is loving, why does He deal with sin so harshly?" It's a great question. Before we go on, let's remember that God is always the same, always keeps His promises, and is always good, even when we don't understand (Romans 11:33-35). . Judgement for sin may not seem nice, but it actually shows [...]

Three items: one dress, one skirt, one jumpsuit. These were the pieces I wanted to sell at a consignment shop. If they sold, the store owner would earn a profit, and I would also walk away with some cash. . I located a consignment store and arranged to sell my items there. Then I called [...]

Join Natalie and producer Dylan (who dat? find out) for an update on George's next few months, plus a look behind the scenes on their experiences creating the Unlocked audio devotional. And Dylan's looking for feedback on the music that goes under the story narration: lame? awesome? indifferent? Email podcast@unlocked.org to him know.

One element in storytelling that I enjoy is called a “redemption arc.” It's where we get to see a character who was evil, hurtful, or just made a lot of mistakes” ...turned to good and brought into community. This theme in stories has strong ties to Christianity and to God's own story of redemption. . [...]

God's plan is good. We don't have to worry when it seems like things aren't going well. We can be patient because we can know that God is still good, and He is still on the throne. . Remember people like Paul and Peter, who were put in prison for their faith in Jesus. Even [...]

Who helped you understand the love of Jesus? For me, it was a woman I'll call “Amelia,” a youth group leader I had at church. She provided conversation, encouragement, water, food, and sometimes a place to sleep if someone's own home wasn't a safe place. To be honest, I remember her practical care more clearly [...]

With a sickening crunch, a piece of my tooth snapped at the back of my mouth. Shocked, I momentarily paused, anxious about how broken it would be. Carefully taking out the broken piece of the tooth, I realized it was a tiny fragment. . "I can live with it until my next dentist appointment," I [...]

Sometimes I feel like I am not enough. I feel like I am not trying hard enough or doing big enough things with my life. I feel bad for not being as successful as others. You may have days like that too. You might have days when you mess up and you feel like you're [...]