Choosing Joy Every Day
Since beginning college, I’ve struggled with feeling grumpy. All my time is spent doing homework, and the stress of homework, driving on the freeway (yes, this actually does stress me), and missing quality time with […]
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Boasting in the Lord
I climbed into the van one Sabbath morning with a huff, grumbling because my younger brother was bugging me. I was sixteen at the time, and my brother was only fourteen but already much taller […]
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The Evidence: Revealed in Scripture
Recently, I was asked to speak at a youth event. The topic was the evidence for God. This is a topic I love – there is so much evidence found for God in nature, science, […]
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Conviction that brings Rejoicing
Have you ever repented of a sin that God had convicted you of, and yet still felt guilty about it and didn’t know how to move on? I think we all have. What are you […]
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A Lesson on Attitude
Recently I’ve been studying Philippians for the National Bible Bee competition.* It’s a beautiful letter packed full of practical applications for the Christian walk. But one thing that has stood out to me most is […]
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A Good Reputation in a Self-Obsessed World
Now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever you ask, for all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence. Ruth 3:11 We live in a […]
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A 5-Question Test on Words
“Good job!” “What’s that?” “Hey, that’s not nice!” “You’re mean!” “Never thought about that.” “That’s cool!” “Come here, please.” “Stop it!” Words. There’s so many of them, and if you put a few together, you’ve […]
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5 Lessons God Taught Me through Weight Loss
Over the past two years I have been working to lose weight and be healthier. If you’ve ever tried to make such decisions, you will probably agree with me when I say it’s hard! I […]
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A Cup of Lemonade
I stepped into the park with my mission trip team, excited to spend time with the kids and tell them about Jesus. Looking about, I saw many team members had already found a kid to […]
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The Antidote for the Comparison Game
Have you ever played the game where you always lose – the comparison game? It’s a horrible game, yet so irresistible. You probably know what I’m talking about, but in case you don’t, I’ll explain […]
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