Resources by Topic Christian Growth

From The Archives: A Texting Taboo

What do your texting habits communicate to those around you?

What's The Big Stink About Submission?

For a lot of people in our culture, "submission" has become a dirty word. Why? And what does God say about it?

Best Of: I've Got A Fever And The …

Here is your spring survival kit and a few doses of God's Word to help you wait for love in the right season.

Best Of: Being The Girl That No One …

Have you ever felt like the girl that no one wanted? But there is Someone who does . . .

Best Of: I've Never Been Exposed To Satanic …

It's easy to become comfortable with evil when we are exposed to it casually or repeatedly.

Best Of: Vampire Craze

These aren't just books. New Moon isn't just another hit movie. We need to talk about it.

Write A New Story

As we close the book on this year, it's a chance to let God write a brand-new story with your life.

A Lies Guide To Halloween

As Christians, should we celebrate Halloween or not? And if so, how?

Why You Can't Stay At Church Camp Forever

Mountaintop syndrome is a common condition. It happens when we gorge ourselves on Jesus/the Bible/worship/Christian fellowship once or twice a year.

A Crash Course On Fasting

Several months ago, one of you left me a comment asking for my advice about how to deal with a difficult situation.

Taming The Tiger In The Box

The statistics about eating disorders are alarming, but the disordered eating habits of most young women do not fit into the blanket categories.

Ten Things I've Learned in Ten Years of …

Ten undergirding themes from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's life and ministry that will bless your life and ministry!

How Was Our World Made?

A supernatural God can create life from nothing, but naturally, it cannot happen.

Resolutions for Godly Living

Jonathan Edward understood the importance of being purposeful. Here are 70 resolutions he wrote before he was twenty years old.

Meet Some of My Favorite Doubters

Doubt has a way of isolating us from other believers.

How To Know If a Media Choice is …

Don't you wish that the Bible came with some amendments concerning modern media?

Sabbath

Sabbath is something that God created for our benefit.

Are you Miss Fix-It?

When your friends and family members come to you with a problem, pray for them, point them toward God's truth.

Do I Have A Gentle and Quiet Spirit?

Where do I get that gentle and quiet spirit? It comes from God who is the giver of fruitfulness.

Erin Answers a Reader's Question About Drinking

I want you to live out your faiths as if others are watching and waiting for you to point them toward Jesus.

Who Do You Work For?

We may submit to and serve a direct supervisor at work or a husband at home—but ultimately, we’re serving Jesus through our actions.

What Do Others Expect of You?

The next time you are tempted to let the expectations of others define you, give yourself a heavy dose of Truth! God loves you deeply.

But Why Can't I Look Like Her

The irresistible need to compare seems to be a part of our fabric as women. In fact, most girls are masters at the art of comparison.

Does It Matter What I Eat?

As I sat down to spend some time with the Lord this afternoon, my food choices suddenly caught up with me.

Ministering When It's Inconvenient

If we look closely at Jesus' life, we find an interesting pattern. We know that Jesus spent His time on earth serving others.

A Change Could Do You Good

Have you ever noticed that being a Christian requires a lot of change?

Scripture Memory "Queen of Bad" No More

If the verses you memorize never seem to stick, Carrie’s story and a simple tool just might be exactly what you've been looking for.

Scripture Memorization: Help to Get You Started

Learn how and why it's so important to memorize Scripture!

Should We Avoid Dark Themes?

Ask God to help you to discern which choice most honors Him.

Does Submission Equal Silence?

Being submissive to your parents doesn't mean that you become a mindless robot. It doesn't mean that you loose your voice.