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  • Bible Verses on Procrastination Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
    The Bible has plenty to say about procrastination. It's important that we try to get things done before we have to panic about getting them done.
  • Bible Verses on Turning the Other Cheek Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
    Looking to the Bible when you're faced with people who hurt you through words, insults, or gossip is important. There are plenty of bible verses on turning the other cheek that can teach us how to ...
  • What it Means to Turn the Other Cheek Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
    What did Jesus mean when he told us to turn the other cheek? Understanding what is behind the statement and how we can actually turn the other cheeks when we're hurt helps us be stronger and bette...
  • A Prayer When You Need to Turn the Other Cheek Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
    When someone hurts you, the first desire is often to retaliate. However, God asks us to do something different. Here is a prayer to help you turn the other cheek, even when you don't want to.
  • 25 Ways to Stop Procrastinating Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
    There always seem to be an unlimited number of ways to procrastinate. Here are 25 ways to stop procrastination and get down to work.
  • A Prayer to Ward Off Procrastination Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
    When we feel ourselves slipping into a state of procrastination, it can be easy to give up and give in. Here is prayer you can say to ask God to intervene and ward off procrastination.
  • Common Christian Questions: How Can God Be Three Things? Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    What is the Holy Trinity and how can we explain it in a way Christians can understand? The Trinity is one of the most common questions Christians have.
  • Common Christian Questions: Can I Be a Christian and a Scientist? Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    One common question Christians have is whether or not science and faith can co-exist. For some that is impossible, while others believe the two go-hand in hand.
  • What the Bible Says About…Self-Confidence Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    The Bible says quite a bit about self-confidence, but what does all of that mean? How does our relationship with God matter when it comes to feeling confident?
  • Bible Verses on Self Confidence Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    There are plenty of Bible verses that talk about self-confidence and it's relationship to your Christian walk.
  • Are you Confident or Cocky? Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    When we're told to be self-confident, how do we separate confidence in ourselves from becoming self-involved? Here is how to understand the difference.
  • 14 Ways to Build Self-Confidence Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    What are some ways you can build self-confidence and maintain your Christian walk? Try some of these ideas to give your self-confidence a boost.
  • 11 Reasons to Read Your Bible Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
    You know you're supposed to read your Bible, but why? Here are 11 reasons we should read our Bibles.
  • Teens of the Bible: Miriam Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
    Who was Miriam? Learn more about her life and how she played a key role in leading her people out of Egypt.
  • What Does "Blood of Christ" Mean? Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
    What do Christians mean when they talk about the Blood of Christ? While it may not sound like the most wonderful thing, it really takes on a beautiful meaning when we look at it's significance to ...
  • What the Bible Says About Redemption Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
    What does redemption mean? What are people referring to when they say we have been redeemed? Find out what God's sacrifice really means for us.
  • Bible Verses on Redemption Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
    What does the bible say about redemption? Here are some bible verses that discuss the importance of redemption in our faith and why we need it.
  • Easter Calendar 2013 Created: Friday, January 14, 2011 Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013
    Do you know when Easter is this year? Take a look at the Easter calendar to plan ahead for all of the Easter Holy Days.
  • A Prayer for God's Grace Created: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
    Sometimes we may just lack the words to say when we need to pray for God's grace. Here are some sample prayers for grace that you can say whether you need it for you or someone you know.
  • 5 Valentine's Day Ideas for Single Teens Created: Thursday, December 10, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
    Valentine's Day isn't just about having a special night out with a boyfriend or girlfriend. Here are some fun things if you're trying to have a great Valentine's Day as single teens.
  • How to Ask for God's Grace Created: Monday, January 28, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
    We all need a little bit of grace in our lives. Yet, how do you ask for God's grace? Here are some ways to prepare yourself and make an ask of God.
  • Bible Verses on Grace Created: Sunday, January 27, 2013 Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013
    Here are some Bible verses on God's grace and how He works in our lives.
  • What is God's Grace Created: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013
    Understanding what is God's grace provides us with a stronger understanding of how He move sin our lives.
  • Bible Verses for Christmas Created: Monday, September 21, 2009 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    It's always good to remind ourselves what the Christmas season is really about by studying the Bible verses about Christmas. From the Nativity Story to predictions about the birth of Jesus…h...
  • Can Guys and Girls Be Just Friends? Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    Is it possible for a guy and a girl to be friends? Some say it's fine and it can happen, while others are rather skeptical.
  • How to Know When It's Time to Break Up Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    How do you know when it's time to break up with someone? Here are some signs the relationship might be over.
  • How to Break Up with Someone Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    Breaking up with someone is difficult, but sometimes it just needs to be done. Here is how you can break up with someone in a way that hurts you both too much.
  • 15 Activities and Things to Do after the Prom Created: Sunday, December 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012
    Here are some activities and things you can do after your prom.
  • How to Gently Turn Down Someone for Prom Created: Sunday, December 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012
    When someone asks you to the prom, and it's not the person you want to go with, it's important to learn how to turn someone down to the prom. Here are some ways you can let them down easy while ma...
  • Parents: How to Talk to Your Kids About Prom Created: Sunday, December 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012
    It's important for parents to talk to their teens about the prom and what it entails, both good and bad. An open conversation means keeping your teen safe during this rite of passage.
  • Overcoming Prom Temptations Created: Sunday, December 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012
    Prom is a huge rite of passage in high school. Yet there are so many prom temptations that abound. There are ways you can overcome these situations and have a fun, drama free Prom.
  • What are the Emotional Effects of Sin? Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012
    There are so many emotional effects of sin on each of us. In what ways does sin have an effect on our feelings and creep into our lives in a destructive way.

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