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A Message to Tweens on Becoming a Godly Woman

A year and a half ago, I sat down at Starbucks with my 12 year old sister. Her big blue eyes stared back into mine as I shared my heart with her. I said, “Sue, just because you are growing up in a Christian family doesn’t mean you are immune to making sinful choices. Just […]

Smart Girls Think Ahead and Plan for a Thriving Future

The prayer requests were shared as Lindsey’s Bible Study leader made her way around the circle. “I’m up to my ears in school loans. I feel like I’ll never be able to pay them off.” “I’ve been struggling with depression ever since I got my divorce.” “Work is overwhelming me. I wish I had more […]

The Pros and Cons of Online Dating from a Christian Girl’s Perspective

With technology continually on the rise and dating sites becoming much more of the norm, I think we should do ourselves a favor and dig into the topic of online dating. I have to be honest with you though, I’ve been avoiding the “online dating” topic like the plague. Why? Because I have several really […]

The Value of Waiting Until You’re of Marrying Age to Consider a Relationship

I looked at the caller ID on my pink razor flip phone and immediately got sweaty palms. I was 16 years old and was committed to only pursuing a relationship when I was ready or able to consider the possibility of marriage. As a 16 year old girl I knew I wasn’t ready. And I […]

How I Recovered from Being a Desperate Flirt

It started when I was just 12 years old. I knew exactly what I wanted and I knew how to get it. Attention from Brandon was my goal, and flirting was my strategy. I was at a church camp playing knock out (a basketball game) under the pavilion. Time was ticking. My parents would be […]

Having Courage When the Bathing Suit is Way Too Small

My eyes grew twice the size as I watched my swim coach pull my new bathing suit from the box. “Ummm are you sure that’s her bathing suit? It looks a little small.” My mom asked with a questioning voice. My swim coach chuckled a little and then replied, “I’m positive this is her bathing […]

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