The Bible promises that Heaven is going to be even better than the most amazing place we could ever imagine. The apostle John was given the huge privilege of seeing and reporting on the heavenly city (Revelation 21:10-27), and when he actually saw Heaven (the new earth) with his own eyes, he knew this was a place that possesses the “glory of God” (

There are a few different theories about how human souls are created, but the Bible does not tell us outright exactly how souls are created. We can, however, take a look at what the Bible says about souls, develop some theories, and speculate as to what might be the truth. One thing we know for sure is that, no matter the how, God is the One who cr

How to control our sexual urges is a really good, important question—and not just for teenagers! We all face sexual temptations and emotions that threaten to control us if we don't figure out how to make them obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). And, yes, it's really difficult, especially when you have hormones and emotions flowing through you,

Have you ever heard an older person refer to "The Man Upstairs"? Growing up in the country and working around farmers and cattle ranchers, I heard it a lot. It may not be a rural-specific term or exclusively used by the elderly, but it's widely used where I live. But who is this Man Upstairs? People who use this term seem to think He has author

Anxiety is real. I've felt those raging waters with you. I've listened to so many sermons on anxiety, and after a while, all the preachers sound the same. They all use the same verses, like Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the p

Purity rings came into popularity in the 1990s and served as a representation of a Christian's commitment to remain sexually pure until marriage. The Purity Ring movement has received some pushback and controversy over the years. Some believe it was inspired by the gold band nuns wear to represent their lifelong commitment to God. Some have worn p

The Holy Spirit is the helper, comforter, and counselor Jesus promised believers (John 14:16, 26, 15:26) and a part of our Triune God (Matthew 28:19). When you receive salvation by placing your faith in the saving grace of Jesus' sacrifice, your body becomes a temple for the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20). That means that the Holy Spirit

We get this question so often that we need to make sure we give a very simple and straightforward answer. Here it is: If you are entertaining sexual thoughts or fantasies about a person you are not married to, then that is the sin of lust. Lust is the impetus of masturbation. Lust is the reason why porn exists—to satisfy lustful desires. What lust

I have struggled with almost the same exact thing, so I know exactly how you feel and what you're going through. When I was much younger, I was never really close to boys, but now that I'm older, I have friendships with guys, and it's easy for my (very overactive, imaginative) mind to wander. As hard as it can be, God has been teaching me quite a f

Have you ever played the game “Telephone,” where one person creates a phrase then whispers it to the next person who passes it on to the next until it reaches the last person? At the end, the phrase is usually nonsensical because it's so different from what the first person originally said. Some people believe that this method of passing a message

Can we think of anything we would rather do LESS than face someone we've hurt to confess and ask forgiveness? Dig a well with a spoon, maybe? We are at our most vulnerable when we must admit wrongdoing. Think of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. After they ate the forbidden fruit, they suddenly saw themselves for who they really were—sinners (Gen

According to the Bible, Christians should actually NOT be "against" homosexuals. Yes, physical homosexual acts are a sin, but the fact that someone struggles with (or has embraced) homosexuality has nothing to do with how you treat that person. You should absolutely still have love, compassion, and mercy for the LGBTQ+ community—just like you would

Sometimes all the terms and phrases that get thrown around in the Christian faith can get confusing. We hear about how the "heart is deceitful" (Jeremiah 17:9), how it's possible to "sear your conscience" (1 Timothy 4:2), and how the Holy Spirit "convicts the world concerning sin" (John 16:8). What does all this mean, and how do we apply these trut

Jesus' resurrection proves that He is God and that everything He said was true. If He ONLY died, but never came back to life, there would be no chance of salvation (1 Corinthians 15:14). Why? Because His death would be nothing more than the death of a human liar. Without His coming back to life, there would be no proof that He is God, and therefore

Exodus 20:12 says that we must honor our parents. It goes on to say that if we honor them, we will live long upon the Earth. That promise should tell us how important parents (or legal guardians) really are. Otherwise, why would God give such an important promise to a commandment? But that isn't all we are told to do, we are also commanded to obey

When we turn away from sinful activities we used to do, sometimes it's hard to figure out what we can do now. We have to discover what we enjoy doing all over again, minus those things we know aren't good for us. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us that "if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." We no

Symptoms of panic attacks include a racing heart, sweaty palms, an upset stomach, dizziness, faintness, lethargy, and in some cases, a sudden fear of death. Panic attacks come over individuals quickly and can leave a person in a state of panic, fear, and exhaustion. Panic attacks can feel like the world is ending and nothing seems to help the risin

Hate is just as universally present as love. Sometimes it feels easier to hate than to love, especially when the world seems harsh and unfair. The haters of the world and the feelings of hate aren't going away anytime soon. We've all had our own personal encounters with hatred, hating, and being hated. It's never really a good time. Thankfully, the

Have you seen the bumper sticker that features various religious symbols forming the word "coexist"? The sentiment is nice¬—sort of. But it kind of assumes all religions are pretty much the same. Sure, thinking about everyone living in harmony, no matter what they believe, gives us warm fuzzies. But not all religious beliefs can be equally true. Th

The answer to this question depends on what you mean by “tolerant”. Traditionally, tolerance meant “to recognize and respect others’ beliefs and practices without sharing them.” In this sense, yes, Christians should be tolerant, or respectful, of other people that believe differently than they do. Unfortunately, this classical definition has been