Spiritual Help

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

Anonymous

So what do you want to be when you grow up? You probably hear this question a lot, no doubt often from older people who don't know what else to ask a teen. Chances are you've thought about it at least a little. What's up for you after high school? College? What kind of career do you hope to pursue?
I love mission work. I would love to spend the rest of my life in missions. I just don't know what God wants me to do about missions or about college. How does God speak to us about his will for our lives?

I love mission work. I would love to spend the rest of my life in missions. I just don't know what God wants me to do about missions or about college. How does God speak to us about his will for our lives?

Lacey

It's encouraging to hear your excitement at the prospect of serving the Lord on the mission field. We're sure God rejoices to see that desire in your heart. It's also a strong indication of the maturity of your faith that you realize that your enthusiasm is not enough. You need God's direction. Even within the field of missions, there are hundreds of different ways to serve.
I'm Glad I Did

I'm Glad I Did

By Drew Hutcheson

I remember the first time I ever shared my faith. I was nervous; I was mumbling-I was probably more confused than the guy I was sharing with. We were in the driver's education car. I locked it and told him that he wasn't going anywhere. I've come a long way in my witnessing since then!
Go and Tell

Go and Tell

By Joy Allmond

There are many fears that plague Christians in terms of proclaiming the Truth of the Gospel: Rejection. Inability. Discomfort. But, what does the Word of God say about these things? Let's examine how hiding God's Word in our heart sets us free to go into all the World to proclaim this Truth.
Communicating Christ With Confidence

Communicating Christ With Confidence

By Ron Hutchcraft

There have been far too many times when I could have-when I should have-shared with someone what Jesus did on the cross for them. To my lasting shame, some have died without me telling them.
Living for Jesus

Living for Jesus

Chip Ingram

Our friend Pastor Chip has some advice about living totally for Jesus.
How do we know that we are dong what God wants us to do?

How do we know that we are dong what God wants us to do?

Jill

God's will is not a mystery that we cannot understand. God wants us to know it, and He gladly shows it to us. For example, we know from the Bible that God wants us to follow Jesus and accept His offer of salvation (Romans 1:16, Galatians 1:6) and eternal life (1 Timothy 6:12). He has also shown us that He wants us to belong especially to Himself (1 Corinthians 1:2).
I have been playing basketball since seventh grade. This will be my senior year. All last year I kept thinking about quitting. I love b-ball, but I keep thinking it could be God trying to tell me to give it up. This feeling of dread keeps coming back. How can I know what's God and what's just in my mind?

I have been playing basketball since seventh grade. This will be my senior year. All last year I kept thinking about quitting. I love b-ball, but I keep thinking it could be God trying to tell me to give it up. This feeling of dread keeps coming back. How can I know what's God and what's just in my mind?

minty

We can appreciate your love and dedication to the game of basketball throughout your high school career. Your struggle to understand the source of your recurring thoughts of quitting may seem overwhelming at times. It's good to know that you are so determined to do what's right.