Amid turkeys and trimmings, football and family gatherings, it can be easy to forget to be thankful for the good things God has given us on days like today.
Yearly Archive:: 2009
From the Archives: Twilight—Does it have the power to desensitize us?
There are several reasons why I think Twilight is an unwise media choice. One of the most compelling reasons is that the books get progressively more dark, violent, and sexual.
From the Archives: Should we avoid dark themes?
As millions of young women everywhere take in the Twilight movies and tune in weekly to vampire shows, I can’t help but wonder if this fascination with the dark, dangerous, bad boys featured in these series is fitting for girls who love Jesus.
Vampire Craze
As millions of young women everywhere take in the Twilight movies and tune in weekly to vampire shows, I can’t help but wonder if this fascination with the dark,
dangerous, bad boys featured in these series is fitting for girls who
love Jesus.
What’s your favorite verse?
When you are battling lies, you need to get practical. Look for
specific verses in God’s Word that counter those lies. Then saturate
your life with God’s truth.
Where do you need freedom?
In what areas of your life do you need freedom? Are you stuck wrestling with hopelessness or depression? Are there areas of your life that you can’t stop thinking about, such as boys, food, or your appearance? Do your emotions feel out of control? These are the symptoms of bondage, and they are all rooted in lies that are contrary to God’s truth.
Freedom from what?
Do you need to be reminded of your freedom? Are you living like a slave, tied to old habits, old sins, and old ways of thinking when Jesus has purchased your freedom?
Yada, yada, yada!
"Yada, yada, yada!" You can hardly read that without snickering, can you? Seinfeld has made it a well-known cliché. If you’re like me, you translate it, "Blah, blah, blah!" But trust me. This word anything but boring.
Are you using your sword?
God’s Word is the sword we must use to defend ourselves against the lies told by the world and by the evil one. It is also the shovel we must use to uproot lies once they have taken root in our hearts. We cannot live lives committed to God’s truth without loving and reading God’s Word.
A Surprising Beauty Regimen
What are some of your favorite beauty regimens?
Painting your nails? Shaving your legs? Coloring your hair? Getting a massage? How about choosing—and overflowing—with gratitude?