3 Ways to Keep Your Heart on Fire for God After a Retreat

A few weeks ago, my youth group and I returned from our winter retreat.

It was an incredible time of strengthening our friendships with each other, getting a break from our everyday lives, and growing spiritually.

Whenever I return from retreats like this one, I’m incredibly motivated. I reread my notes from the speaker, start praying more regularly, and resolve to read my Bible every day. But after a little while, the spiritual high begins to fall to pieces and I’m back to the same routine I had before.

Today, I want to share 3 ways to be committed to Christ after returning from retreats (and stay that way).

Why I’m Pro-Life

Hello everyone! Yesterday was Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, and today I’m sharing why I’m pro-life.

The topic of abortion never used to interest me, but when I listened to this podcast with my dad, it caught my interest immediately.

Out of curiosity, I began to read more about it. What I found was fascinating… and horrifying.

3 Ways to Find Joy in Doing What’s Right

Do you ever feel like you’re the only one trying to do the right thing?

Maybe you’re striving for purity, but you’re easily discouraged after seeing your classmates’ seductive Instagram posts.

Maybe you’re aspiring to have a cheerful attitude while you’re doing your chores, but you’re the only one that cares enough to try.

Maybe you’re attempting to do your best on your math homework, but your classmates make it painfully obvious that they don’t care about school.

4 Resolutions to Glorify God in 2019

Spend less time on social media. Lose 10 pounds. Save more money. Start eating fruits and vegetables instead of junk food. Take up a new skill or hobby.

These are just a few of many common New Year’s resolutions… and these are all good, God-given blessings. I love setting new goals for myself every January! None of these are inherently sinful.

But they share one thing in common: instead of using these gifts to glorify our Maker, we have the potential to use them for ourselves and our benefits.