Ever since Jurassic Park came out in the 1990s, dinosaurs have been a major part of pop culture. They are everywhere: movies, cartoons, toys, clothes. Even before movies fell in love with dinosaurs, many Christians have wondered where and how dinosaurs fit into the Bible. While there's nothing super specific written about dinosaurs, we know that th

The Latin word solo means "alone" and Christo or Christus means "Christ," so solo Christo simply means "Christ alone." Regarding salvation, this is a statement that salvation is given through Christ alone.Solo Christo is part of a group of theological terms called The Five Solas. These are Latin phrases that became the rallying cry of the Protestan

Being attracted to someone is not a sin. What we DO with those attractions is what defines for us whether it is lust or simple attraction to someone you find handsome or pretty. But it sure can be difficult to separate those feelings, right? Is it a crush or is it love? The heart is a tricky, fickle thing and often sends us mixed messages about wha

A while back, I stopped wearing my purity ring. Mostly because it said, "I will wait for my beloved" all over the inside and outside of the band. There's no ignoring it. I felt like these words signified I was merely waiting around for someone to show up. Just knowing that I was waiting for someone who, in all likelihood, didn't exist was extremely

Self-injury is also called self-mutilation, self-harm, or self-abuse. It can be defined as the deliberate, repetitive, impulsive, non-lethal harming of one's self. Believe it or not, cutting is pretty common (and not just limited to girls). Those who struggle are not alone in this! Many teens and even adults hurt themselves physically as a way to t

In a word, yes. We should worship the Holy Spirit because He is God. The Holy Spirit is God and has the same attributes of God. The Holy Spirit is a person, and He is eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent (Psalm 139:7-10; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11)—just like the Father and Jesus. And He is worthy to be praised (Psalm 145:3).The

The spiritual gift of interpreting tongues is a special talent given to some believers by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:10). The gift of interpreting tongues is just what it sounds like. A person with the gift of interpreting tongues will exhibit the supernatural ability to translate a foreign language into the language of the hearers. While th

Human trafficking is a crime that hides in plain sight. Hollywood often portrays trafficking as involving a dramatic abduction or kidnapping. That is very rarely the case in reality. In fact, in as many as half of all cases globally, people are trafficked by a family member.Some signs that someone might be trafficked for sex include these red flags

Self-discipline or self-control is one of the nine fruits of the Spirit listed by the Apostle Paul in Galatians 5:22-23. What is self-discipline? When we practice control over our words and actions, redirecting or restraining ourselves from indulging in unhealthy feelings, impulses, or desires, then we're practicing self-control.Think about this: H

“Whoever loves God is known by God...” —1 Corinthians 8:31Asking "how do I love someone" is both simple and complicated, isn't it? Firstly, it can be hard to choose to love someone who doesn't have the same feelings for us. We may find it easier to love someone if they've expressed love for us first. With God, that's just the case! 1 John 4:19 says

If you see another student bullying a kid or talking about bringing a gun to school or just outright breaking school rules, how can you know if it is appropriate to tell a teacher or other authority figure? If you catch your sibling stealing from your parents' room, should you tell your parents or talk directly to your sibling? Questions like these

Emotions are powerful enough on their own—for all of us. But add in the hormones of young brains and bodies undergoing massive changes, and you have some Super-Charged Emotions! I don’t mind telling you that Christian parents of teenagers must exercise a lot of grace and patience when it comes to parenting emotionally-volatile teenagers. A parent m

We all face temptations. We want to be clear that being tempted to sin is not a sin in and of itself. The Bible is filled with stories of people being tempted—even Jesus was tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15). We repeat: Feeling tempted is not a sin. What we do with that temptation is what determines if we have crossed the line.So wher

The world today places a lot of expectations on what it means to fall in love. Pop culture paints a bubbly, sugary picture of romantic love in movies, books, and songs. With so many depictions and definitions of "falling in love," it might be hard to know if there's any truth or validity to whatever you're feeling in the first place. Is it really l

"Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come." —Matthew 12:31-32Thinking of an unforgivable

"Forgive and forget" is kind of a tricky phrase. Many people think that to "forgive and forget" means we have to selectively delete the offense from our memories and pretend it didn't happen. Obviously, that's an impossibility, because our brains aren't hard drives or gig sticks we can just wipe clean, and pretending is just that—pretending.The Bib

"Helps" is listed in 1 Corinthians 12:28 as part of one of the Bible's spiritual gifts lists. The spiritual gift of helps is a special "spiritual talent" God gives certain believers. Those with the gift of helps have an uncanny ability to perceive the needs of others—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—and desire to fulfill those needs, regar

Trusting God can be one of the hardest things about the Christian life, but it's not impossible. In fact, it's an essential part of our faith journey because trusting God is the key to living a meaningful life—one that God can use and will bring Him glory (1 Corinthians 10:31; Matthew 5:16). So how can we learn to trust Him?Learning to trust God is

So you're a Christian. You've accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, and you are ready to start representing Him as an Ambassador for Heaven here on Earth. That is awesome! Deciding to follow Jesus is the single most important decision you will ever make. You are a new creation with the righteousness of Christ all over you and the Holy Spirit deep w

In the Bible, holiness, as it relates to God, is basically defined as perfection. God's perfect holiness is undisputed (1 Samuel 2:2; Isaiah 6:3). He is an utterly incomparable, unique being (Psalm 40:5; Hosea 11:9); free from darkness (1 John 1:5; James 1:13; Hebrews 6:18); and above all in authority and power (John 3:31; Matthew 28:18; Hebrews 11