For Tomorrow’s Freshmen

May 19 In case you missed it last Thursday, I’m headed for high school graduation. The workload is lightening and excitement is escalating. But I know tomorrow is just around the corner. And for 70% of high schoolers, that means stepping into college. Today I’m sharing with you an insightful Desiring God article titled, For the … Continue reading For Tomorrow’s Freshmen

High School Graduate, Just Do the Next Thing

“What are your plans after high school?” By now, you think I would have a solid answer. “Well, I want to write. Maybe take some online classes or find a mentor. I’ve researched different degrees and programs but haven’t picked any. I want to keep serving in my church too. And it’d be fun to … Continue reading High School Graduate, Just Do the Next Thing

Teenager, It’s Time to Wake Up and Join the Battle

This article was first published on the Rebelution blog, where you can read it in its entirety. If my generation woke up, we’d realize we’re being treated like babies. The world is coddling us with low expectations, stroking our flesh and rocking us into lethargy. We’re being spoon-fed the tasty lies that we don’t need … Continue reading Teenager, It’s Time to Wake Up and Join the Battle

Living Intentionally as a Young Person: Gia Mesz

If her teen years were an ocean, then Gia felt “adrift.” Years before our paths met and God wove the strands of our lives together, my friend Gia wrestled hard against her sin. “Right as I was getting into my teen years was when I realized how depraved my sin nature actually was,” she said. … Continue reading Living Intentionally as a Young Person: Gia Mesz

Don’t Leave Your Christianity at Church

This article was first published on The Rebelution blog, where you can read it in its entirety. It’s usually easy to live as a set-apart Christian teen on Sunday morning. We’re quick to conquer the church checklist: Wake up. Read Scripture. Go to church. Read more Scripture. Listen to a sermon. Talk to Christian friends … Continue reading Don’t Leave Your Christianity at Church