Last weekend, four of us on the Boyfriend Bears teen board had the opportunity to attend the Revolve Tour in Kirkland, WA. There is absolutely no way to describe the energy we had on the two hour trip to Kirkland. We were so excited to be encouraged by others whose desire is to follow God [...]
"Most Christian's salute the sovereignty of God but believe in the sovereignty of man." RC Sproul We are currently in the 4th month of being in the new year. Have you made resolutions that you haven’t kept up with? I have. Americans tend to get very busy and forget the God who created them. Resolutions [...]
You know those times were you are struggling with someone or something or someone and just when you feel like you are at the breaking point, you open your devotional book and the passage seems to speak directly to your situation? Lately, I have been struggling with the concept of why God has put up [...]
“I was 15 when I gave, a stranger to me today, the most precious gift you can give to your husband. This is a choice girls, a lifestyle, and a journey. It’s the pursuit of purity.” _______________ As Dannah Gresh, a national purity author spoke, I sat moving my feet through the cold, green [...]
This is the exact question that I have heard over and over these past few weeks as I have been praying about the future of Boyfriend Bears. I have experienced self doubt in regards to a major decision that I have made for our organization and through it all I continue to hear in a small quiet voice...Do you trust ME? [...]
It is just another summer day (about 1 1/2 years ago) and I was doing my normal thing. I checked my Facebook account and see that my really good friend, Madison who just got back from her missions trip, sent me a message that said something like, "Hey, I miss you! So do you guys want to [...]
A Purity Allegory As she crested the hilltop, wind whipped her hair away from her head. Soon. She thought. I’ll be there soon. But as she finally laid her eyes on the path ahead, the girl’s heart dropped. The valley stretched on into the distance, a rugged path winding across it and disappearing into the [...]
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 This is an especially well known verse, that carries people through a great variety of struggles. But do we realize that this verse not [...]
Life can be extremely stressful and busy. There isn’t often a time where nothing is going on. Whether its sports, dramas, youth group, or homework there is always places to go and people to see. Sometimes it’s hard to just sit down and spend time with God. I know this because it was exam week [...]
Poem written by one of our Teen Board Members He Is God In your weakness, He is your strength. In your desperation, He is your hope. In your mistakes, He is your Redeemer. In your pain, He is your healer. In your addiction, He will satisfy you. In your anger, He still loves you. [...]