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Drawing Close to Christ | Articles

article | July 24, 2014

A young college student was finding it difficult to schedule daily times with Christ in the midst of her busy class load. "I know I should make prayer a priority," she told me, "but I just never seem to have time to …

What’s a Mentor to Do? | Articles

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article | April 10, 2017

Carole and Jessica sit across from each other, and the awkwardness is evident. Today is the first time this mentor and mentee are meeting, and neither really knows what to do or say. They both have the same thought . . . …

Your Philosophy Is Showing | Articles

article | June 8, 2011

World’s Philosophy 1. Beauty is external and physical. 2. The body is all-important; the spirit is secondary or non-existent. 3. Your body is your identity. 4. You are the product of evolution. Your body belongs to you. 5. Dress for people to …

How to Handle Temptation | Articles

article | February 6, 2012

Spend time now thinking about how you will handle temptations when they occur. Undoubtedly you will be tempted to fall back into your old ways of handling life's difficulties--how will you respond? We recommend that you write a list of the steps …

Bible Teacher, Evaluate Your Methods and Your Heart | Articles

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article | July 17, 2017

Once after teaching on Matthew 9:37–38, an exuberant woman bolted to the platform. Assumedly, she was ready to serve Christ no matter what the cost. My presumption was dead wrong. She was out of breath because she was dying to know where …

How to Breathe Life into Small Group Prayer | Articles

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article | October 21, 2019

We sat in a circle, with eyes closed and heads bowed, listening to Sally, a fellow ministry leader, spout eloquent paragraphs. The group seemed to track with her for the first few minutes, but after a while, I began a mental inventory …

A Gospel for Serial Killers | Articles

article | August 20, 2014

Ted Bundy was convicted of killing thirty-six women and girls, making him one of the most notorious serial killers of all time. While waiting on death row for his execution, Ted turned his life over to Jesus and became a Christian. He …

To Those Wrestling With Lesbianism | Articles

article | December 26, 2011

I love it when you ask tough questions. Digging into God's Word to find answers about the complex issues you are thinking about and dealing with is one of the best perks of my job. That's why this week I want to …

I Need a Boyfriend | Articles

article | February 15, 2011

Hey, girls! We've been talking about guys and romance for years here on the blog. In fact, we are revisiting some of our most read posts this month as part of our attempt to give you some great advice on the subject …

God's View of Beauty | Articles

article | July 22, 2009

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of …