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Being a Christian is Not About Obeying a List of Rules

How often have you seen a girl “stay on track” until college, or her early twenties, and then go off the deep end? Her Christian faith seems to have all but disappeared and she is embracing her new found “freedom.” Sadly, I’ve seen that exact scenario happen over and over and over again. Somewhere along […]

A Sure Fire Sign That You are a Foolish Girl

A few years ago, I was a foolish girl. I didn’t think I was at the time, but looking back I realize I was a fool with a capital F. There was season in my life when I lived out the “fool” part of this verse, “The way of a fool is right in his […]

3 Ideas for How to Have True and Lasting Friendships

A few nights ago I was with my three younger sisters enjoying a chocolate latte at our favorite local coffee shop. We were laughing, chatting, and sharing the latest in our lives. Then I spotted a girl in the most adorable dress walking by the window. “Whoa! Check out that adorable, green, sparkly dress.” I […]

It Takes a Strong Girl to Obey God’s Word

I was thirteen going on fourteen and dying for my birthday to arrive. I had asked my parents for my very own weight bench and I couldn’t wait to start lifting those weights. Yes, I know that’s a little weird. What thirteen year old girl wants a weight bench for her birthday? I knew that […]

Ignoring Guys: Spiritual or Just Plain Rude

A few years ago I attended a Christian singles dinner and conference and noticed a disturbing trend. Guys congregated on one half of the room and the girls socialized on the other. This was a “singles” event and the guys and girls literally were not speaking to one another…minus a few exceptions. After a few […]

One Must-Have Recipe for Overcoming Sadness

In 1967, after graduating from high school, Joni had her fateful accident that would change her life forever. It was a hot July day so she decided to meet her sister Kathy and some friends at the beach in Chesapeake Bay to swim. They unloaded their stuff and settled down for a fun day of […]

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