A few months ago, when I was interacting with students who are in their early teen years during a session I was leading, one of the boys said, “Chetta, I want to be a cool Christian.” I smiled and asked, “Da, who is a cool Christian?” Without missing a beat, he began listing so many “cool” things. For him, “cool” meant being admired, up-to-date, and effortlessly stylish. His response stayed with me. It wasn’t just a lighthearted moment. It was a mirror into the hearts of many young people today who are caught between two worlds, faith and trend, Scripture and style, sanctification and social media. So the question is not just “Can I be cool and Christian?” but “What does it really mean to be cool as a follower of Christ?” In today's world, being "cool" is often all about the periphery, what you wear, how you look, how many followers or likes you get, and whether you fit into the constantly shifting patterns of trend and style. This version of cool is based on appearances...