Devotions
Devotion: Psalms 139:23
Psalms 139:23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. When I first read this verse I wondered what was meant by “test me.” It seemed out of place […]
Articles by Trisha Smith
Devotions
Devotion: Psalms 56:3
Psalms 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. If anyone had reason to be stressed out and filled with anxiety, it would be David. When reading his story, it is hard […]
Interviews - Music
Interview with Watashi WA
By Mark Perkins T4J: Just for those who do not know, what musical genre do you think Watashi Wa falls in to? WW: pop/ alternative/ punk. i think you can dance to it. T4J: How […]
Christian Living
The Truth About Abstinence
By: Annagail Lynes “You can’t handle the truth,” Jack Nicholson barked in the courtroom in the military drama, “A Few Good Men.” Can you handle the truth about abstinence? Abstinence is not just abstaining from […]
Christian Living
Self Destruction
By: Jordan Taylor Which one of us has never made a mistake and had to live with the consequences? I know that I have! A recent misfortune of mine has caused me to look closer […]
Christian Living
Teased For Doing The Right Thing
By: Annagail Lynes A lot of traffic zipped through the driveway that we shared with the apartment complex behind us. Ninety percent of the traffic stopped at the very last apartment. Every day at 3 […]
Christian Living
The Power of “The Passion”
This article was originally published in the February 2004 issue of T4J Magazine. By Trisha Bleau Smith In a world of sex, scandal, and politics it is clear that Hollywood has the upper hand on […]
Christian Living
Sharing the Gospel
By: Christina Peters Today I did something I never though I’d have the nerve to do. I’m not one to walk up to a stranger and start a conversation, until today. There was a woman […]
Devotions
Devotion: Philippians 4:13
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. This is a great verse. It is very empowering and encouraging for believers. It is a widely used verse and a popular […]
Christian Living
Missionary Dating
By: Annagail Lynes I dated a man who was not saved. Let’s call him Johnny. I wasn’t exactly sold-out to God. In fact, the proper term was that I was backslidden. But I had given […]
Christian Living
Modesty (A Debate)
By Christina Peters Should you want to be modest? Do you need to be modest? What is the point? Why not “flaunt what you got?” Coming from both ends I hope to shine some light […]
Christian Living
On The Road To Nowhere
By Annagail Lynes Ever felt as if you were going nowhere? That achieving your dream was one big struggle? Abraham waited two decades for the son God promised him. When Joseph was seventeen, he dreamed […]
Devotions
Devotion: Joshua 1:9
Joshua 1:9 Hae I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. There is nothing more […]
Christian Living
Scotch Tape
By: Cynthia Ray One time, I heard someone say that throughout life, everyone carries a piece of scotch tape. Every time you date someone, or make yourself to believe that you’re “in love” for a […]
Christian Living
Pork it’s What’s for Dinner
by Tierra Nichols Honey baked ham with sizzling glaze; juicy pork chops (shake n bake of course), and tender barbecued ribs with the meat falling off the bones, mmm! I’m getting hungry just writing about […]