How do I stop hating myself?

How can I stop hating myself? I thought I was getting better, but I’m getting worse. This is a difficult struggle that many people deal with throughout their lives, so I just want to say that you’re not alone in this. I’ve answered questions similar to this, so I’ll link those at the end of…

“You play like a girl…”

Am I supposed to be offended if a guy says I play like a girl? Since I’m a girl, it seems a little silly. I think this is a silly thing to say to anyone because it’s intended to put someone down, first of all, and second it assumes that girls are inherently worse at…

Is it ok to date an unbeliever?

Dating unbelievers? Yay or nay? The reality is that the Bible does not have specifically clear teaching on this subject, so we need to take a wise approach to this topic, seeking to be honoring to God in whatever we do. Here are a few thoughts that might help on this subject. If you end…

Why is an atomic chemical mentioned in the Bible?

Why is an atomic chemical mentioned in the Bible? Isaiah 54:11…. I believe this question comes from the ESV translation of this verse, which reads: Isaiah 54:11 (ESV) — O afflicted one, storm-tossed and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in antimony, and lay your foundations with sapphires. The word in question is…

Why are teens seen as bad?

This question comes from two related questions. How come teens are represented as all hair and attitude, blowing bubble gum and listening to bad music? Everyone seems to have negative feelings toward us. We are people, not just sulky teenagers.  My dad says that a teenager is a riddle wrapped in an enigma, wrapped in a paradox. Is…

Arguing with Mom

My mom and I are completely opposite. She thinks I hate her because when we talk all we do is fight. We just don’t agree on anything, it’s awful. How can we get along better? This is such a tough thing to go through and my heart goes out to whoever wrote this. I think…

When is killing right?

What makes killing right? I’m not sure exactly what this question is getting at, but I assume it is asking if/when it is okay to kill someone according to the Bible. The short answer is that it is never right to kill someone. It is forbidden in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:13). But, there are…

Can we voice our opinions on youth group?

If someone wanted to drastically change youth group would you say that it would be fair for us to want to voice our opinions? Guest post by Pastor Jeff Yes, that would be a fair desire.  Your input into what happens at Youth Group is always welcome.  If you feel there is a way that…

Splitting JR/SR high…

Some people want to separate the jr. high and sr. high kids in YG more, but I really like the diversity of talking with kids from different age groups then me. I feel like if they separate us even more I won’t have as good of an opportunity. Do you think they should? Guest post…