The Higher Living Blog

Is Your Mind Telling You the Truth?
Have you ever noticed how one thought can change your entire mood?

Love Enough to Ask: What to Do When Someone You Care About May Be Suicidal
What do you do when your friend discloses to you that they don't want to keep living anymore?

When the Pain Feels Bigger Than Tomorrow
The youthful years can be an exciting time for many children, as they enter a phase of life when they are no longer considered kids but are not yet fully adults.

Breaking Free From Body Hate and Learning to Appreciate What Your Body Does
You take a picture with your friends.

How Taking Care of Your Physical Health Can Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being
Have you ever noticed that everything seems harder when you're exhausted?

Winning the Relationship, Not the Argument: How to Handle Conflict God's Way
Have you ever left someone on “read” because you were too angry to reply?

Is Your Habit Becoming a Cage?
We all have habits.

God Didn't Create You to Do Life Alone: Why Real Relationships Still Matter in an AI World
Have you ever had one of those nights when you wanted someone to talk to—but instead of texting a friend, you opened an AI chatbot?

What Mirror Are You Looking Into?
What do you see when you look in the mirror?

Choosing Healthy Friendships: Who's Walking with You?
Friendships shape more than your social life—they shape your thinking, your habits, and even your direction in life.

Built Different: Finding Confidence to Live for God in a World That Doesn't Get You
You've probably felt it before—the awkward silence when you mention church, the jokes about “being too holy,” or the subtle pressure to stay quiet about your faith so you don't stand out.

When You Feel Like You're Not Good Enough
Have you ever looked around and felt like everyone else has it together… except you?

Caught in the Scroll: Overcoming Comparison in a Social Media Age
You pick up your phone for a quick scroll… and suddenly it feels like everyone else is winning.

Who Does God Say You Are?
Have you ever noticed how one thought about yourself can change your whole day?

Healthy Ways to Process Your Feelings
Feelings can hit fast—one minute you're fine, the next you're overwhelmed, annoyed, or anxious.

When Your Mind Won't Slow Down: A Guide to Managing Stress
It's 11:48 p.m.

What Does the Bible Say About Mental Health?
If you are alive, you've probably heard about mental health.

Why My Mental Health Matters as a Christian Youth
If I'm being honest, life can feel like a lot sometimes.
