In 2005, a 14-year-old in Florida named Lindsay discovered that it wasn’t God’s will for local teenagers to be treated as outcasts because they couldn’t afford to replace their worn-out shoes. It couldn’t possibly be his plan for kids to be threatened by bullies because of their hand-me-downs and thrift-shop attire.…
In high school, one of my favorite topics to discuss with my youth leader was Finding God’s Will, particularly how it related to finding a date for prom. I memorized Romans 12:1-2, where Paul encourages Christ-followers to offer themselves as living sacrifices in order to “prove” or “discern” what is God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will.…
Like a scene from an Indiana Jones movie, we pull our dusty hat down, clutch our whip, and head into the dark cave that hides the elusive Will of God. It’s a mysterious treasure, so we have only vague clues pointing us in the right direction.…
Season 2, Episode 20: Does Everything Happen for a Reason? Everything happens for a reason. All things work together for good. But what does that mean? If God has a plan, what if it isn’t the same as mine? What if the thing he’s keeping from me—that thing I so desperately want—is for my own protection?…
Season 2, Episode 19: Jesus Was the Worst Self-Help Guru Ever When you feel as if your life needs a hard reset, it’s easy to leave Jesus behind and head to a bookstore’s self-help section to get on top of your issue.…
Being a teenager is tough these days. You feel so new to life and yet so seasoned. Adults say you aren’t grown up enough to know anything, yet they toss you the keys to a vehicle that can take you anywhere and pay for a phone that can show you anything.…
Season 2, Episode 17: What Is God’s Will? “What is God’s perfect will?” “What if I misunderstand his will?” “If I get on God’s perfect track, does that mean my life will be perfect?” “Does God always want to make the choices, or are there some choices I can make?”…
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