Have you noticed how easy it is to lose self-control? One minute you’re happy, a minute later, the kid on your bus spits his gum onto your backpack and you become full of anger toward him. The truth i ...

My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their ...

I will thank the LORD because he is just; I will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. – Psalm 7:17 (NLT) Right now, being thankful may not be at the top of your list of things to do. Maybe y ...

For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. – 2 Cor 1 ...

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33 BOOKS) What is the most important thing for you right now? Is it getting the right jo ...

There are so many reasons to be upset right now. Maybe you’re at a new school. Perhaps your school isn’t meeting in person. For many people, this school year is a scary and uncertain time. However, ev ...

Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. – Phil 2:4 (NLT) School is starting up, and you might not be all that excited. Maybe you’re schooling online and you’re ...

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. – Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) To be successful at school, you’ve got to focus. What you put your focus on makes a huge difference. You mig ...

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. – Romans 12:11 (NIV) It’s fun to sit and scroll through your Instagram feed, or spend hours playing your favorite video game. If we’re ...

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about ...