Fighting Lust with the Power of Gratitude
When I was a teen girl, I remember having moments where I viewed God’s boundaries for sexual purity as a bit…well — annoying. Striving for purity in my heart and mind wasn’t easy, and I struggled to keep my thoughts pure. I would find myself grumbling in my heart about how tough the single life […]
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Getting to the Heart of a Guy Obsession – Part Two
If you missed Part One of this post, you’re definitely going to want to click here and read it before reading Part Two. Kari unpacked several lies and truths about what is truly at the heart of a guy obsession. Part Two builds on that foundation, so take a quick moment to read Part One. You […]
Getting to the Heart of a Guy Obsession – Part One
I was once obsessed with a guy. I stalked him on social media. I stalked his family on social media. I purposely went places where I knew I would be around him, and whenever I was around him I made sure I was in his line of sight. The thing was, it seemed to be […]
5 Verses about God to Bring You Hope
Several years ago I came across a verse in the Bible that slowly become my life verse. From my highschool days, to my first relationship days, to my breakups, and now to my marriage, these verses were/are my go to. Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own […]
Why You Can Be Joyful in Hard Times
Recently, I decided that I wanted to get a really good tan. In order to do that (without having to sit in the sun all day), I decided to go to the tanner. Now, I am not recommending going to the tanner or sitting out in the sun all day because I know the sun’s […]
Social Media and the Christian Girl | What You Need to Know
We decked ourselves in makeup and fashionable clothing, climbed up on our rooftop, and had our younger sister capture photo of us. A few hours later the photos were edited and uploaded to Facebook. The two of us just sat back and waited for the likes and comments to come pouring in. This was the […]
Dealing with Depression During the College Years
I walked off of the graduation stage believing that all my anxiety, depression, lack of happiness and the negative feelings I had experienced through grad school were going to disappear immediately. Little did I know… reality was about to hit. I have always been both a straight-A student and a planner. During my four years […]
5 Helpful Ways to Study Your Bible Each Day
I sat down to read my Bible one morning and just stared at the cover with a glazed look. Where do I even start? What do I even read?! This book is HUGE! How in the world do I “study” it? If you’ve ever had a moment like mine, this post is for you. I’ll be […]