Anybody can say they love Jesus, or that they're a Christian, for that matter. But when you've got stars in your eyes and love is filling your heart, how do you know if the object of your affection is the real deal or not? The Bible doesn't talk about the kind of dating relationships we see today; in fact, the only romantic relationships written in

As Christians, it is sometimes hard for us to understand why someone would not want to be one too. But most of us will run into at least one person a day who doesn't believe in Jesus. Why is this? And what can we do about it? The most important thing to remember about our faith in Christ is that it's a relationship with a real Person who loved us e

While people from all walks of life may dispute if God exists, it is uncommon for anyone to question if Jesus Christ really walked the land of Israel over 2,000 years ago. Almost every major religion includes stories of Jesus, describing Him as a prophet, a good teacher, or a godly man. But it is not the reality of His existence that is the biggest

“You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God...” —Exodus 20:4-5 (emphasis added)"Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sor

Scripture tells us that the time when Jesus came to earth as a human is significant. "But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law" (Galatians 4:4 NIV). Biblical scholars have studied this topic for centuries, and following are some possible historical and biblical reasons for why God chose to send Jes

“Is this a Christian band?”You may have seen that comment left all over social media and streaming services. You may have even asked the question yourself. With bands releasing music at a faster pace than ever before, blurring genre lines and defying the old rules, it can be hard to sort out exactly how to understand a band’s values. The ongoing co

Since the Bible was written so long ago, does that make it difficult to know which parts of the Bible apply to us today? Our world and culture today are vastly different from two millennia ago, so are there some biblical principles we can legitimately ignore now? Well...we shouldn’t ignore something important just because we’d prefer to ignore it.

Have you been having trouble staying focused on God? Do you keep giving in to sin and temptations? Do you have a hard time getting back on track with your faith? Do you see yourself failing God time and time again? Are you frustrated at yourself and want to change? If so, be encouraged that this conviction means that you haven't given up yet—and th

CW: suicide, eating disorders, self-harm, depressionIf you're struggling with an eating disorder, you likely feel that you're in one of the most lonely and painful experiences of your life. Perhaps you feel abandoned and afraid, trapped in a cycle of numbing behaviors and shame. You might wonder where God is when you’re going through something so d

Doubt and unbelief may seem similar, but they're actually very different when it comes to faith. As a Christian, you may struggle with questions about God, the Bible, or your spiritual journey. That's completely normal! But does having doubts mean you're walking away from God or that your faith isn't strong enough? Not necessarily. Every Christian

Any wise, seasoned Christian will have their own recommendations about the "best" place to start reading the Bible. Some say to begin with Jesus in the gospels of the New Testament. Some say to start with the history of Israel in the Old Testament. While these are great suggestions, and you may well follow this advice, we would like to propose a cr

"Will God forgive me for _________?" Yes, yes, and yes. Whatever sin you can enter into that blank, the answer is this: Yes, God will forgive you. You may think your sin is so horrible that God could never forgive you, but it doesn't matter how big or small it is. God's forgiveness never runs out. Remember when they murdered Jesus on the cross? And

Simply put, the right time to lose your virginity is the night of your wedding day and with the person who have committed to love and cherish for the rest of your life. ☺I know it's hard to wait, and the pressure of feeling like you're the only one who is a virgin presses in so hard—especially when you hear your friends talking about various

For many teens in America, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is just a day when you don't have to go to school and some businesses might close because it's a federal holiday. But let's take a moment to figure out who Martin Luther King Jr. was, what he believed, and why he was honored with a national observance day. His BeginningDr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Multi-player RPGs (role-playing games) exist in a variety of forms. Whether they're in a massive online world (MMORPGs) like World of Warcraft, or sprawled across the table like Dungeons and Dragons in the form of pens, paper, dice and explosive imaginations, both are enjoyed by millions of people across the world as a unique form of entertainment

After death, there are two places a person's soul can go. The children of God will spend eternity with Him, but those who aren't children of God will spend eternity separated from Him. Most people have at least a basic understanding of hell: it is a place of torment and agony where everything unholy and wicked is cast down to suffer. Hell is the de

"Does God love me?" I've asked the same kind of question with different words, "Is God looking after me? Is Jesus Christ always by my side?" It's all the same though. We want to know, "Does God really love me?"First things first, know that nothing, no height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of

Don't worry, it's not just you. It's everybody. EVERYBODY feels awkward when they're in their teens. If they don't look like it, it's because they're really good at not showing it. Sometimes that feeling goes into adulthood too, but what it really comes down to is a realization of two things:You are an amazing creation that God has made (2 Corinthi

Have you ever been to a pity party? Have you ever thrown one for yourself? They're not very fun! All of us are prone to thinking the world revolves around us from time to time, and when we realize it doesn't, we can get stuck in self-pity. Have you caught yourself saying, “My life is terrible!” or "Nobody cares about me!" and ended up crying in you

First off, a word of encouragement: If you have believed that Jesus is your Savior, who died on the cross to pay the price for your sins, then YES, you will go to Heaven—no matter what you do or don't do! (Learn more here: How can I be saved?)In Acts 16:30, the apostle Paul and his friend Silas are in jail, and the guard is curious about what they'