Refined by fire
A teen shares her mental health struggles and how God gave her the strength to endure. Going into high school I knew to expect the unexpected, however, nothing could have…
Confessions of faith: Alicia Heintz
A woman seeks God in all the wrong places before finding him in the Word. Alicia Heintz, 58, wanted to find God. She looked everywhere, turning over every stone on…
Parent conversations: What life skills will help young people as they transition to adulthood?
If you’re expecting a column on the importance of teaching kids key life skills like how to do laundry and balance a checkbook, I’m going to save you time and…
Confessions of faith: Yaz Rodriguez
A college student shares her journey to the cross. Spring 2019—The drive I held those pills in the palm of my hands, too many to count. When I couldn’t swallow…
Parent conversations: What do parents need to know about video games?
Trying to keep up with new video games and video gaming systems can be overwhelming. It’s easy for my first instinct as a parent to be “No!” For our family,…
Parent conversations: How can we help today’s overwhelmed teens?
Being a teen has always involved struggle and angst. The difference today is that a teen’s struggles can be broadcast immediately to an entire world of virtual “friends.” Plus, social…
My Christian life: Dealing with mental illness
Seeing God’s grace through the struggle of mental illness. I struggle mightily with my mental health. To most people I look healthy; I am a vegetarian who runs about 40…
Teen talk: You are not alone
When you feel at the bottom with nowhere to go, turn to the Lord. Emmilee S. Hillier Empty. Forgotten. Worthless. Defeated. Hopeless. Alone. I feel all these things when I’m…