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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Enjoying Romance In A Godly Relationship
“Hey babe, remember that one time…?” Conversations often start like this in our home. Richard and I frequently reminisce, swapping specific moments of our romance with full hearts. Who doesn’t love romance?! When romantic moments are based on God’s design for love and marriage, few things are as exciting or precious to experience. After […]
Friday Nights and the Single Girl
Another Friday night. Another Friday night alone. Another Friday night single. Those words echo endlessly in my head, keeping perfect time with my beating heart. I know if I want to silence them, there’s only one way. I climb into my bed, grab my Bible off my nightstand, and open it. Instantly, I feel God’s […]
How to Build Friendships
We live in a society that is filled with online connections. From Instagram to Snapchat, to Twitter, to Facebook, to our cell phones, we have the ability to connect on a 24/7 basis. Despite all of our online connections, many of us feel alone, unloved, and friendless. So what can we do? How can we […]
Trusting Your Unknown Future to a Known God
“It’s just so hard to trust God with my future when I have no idea what’s going to happen,” she said in a discouraged tone. “I mean…I want to trust God, but it’s just really hard for me. What if I never get married?” I listened as my friend shared her heart with me. She […]
6 Red Flags to Look For in a Romantic Relationship
When it comes to relationships, every single one of them will face struggles and differences…what we’re talking about here are bigger things that should cause you to stop and get advice. Keep in mind that red flags will vary in severity. Not every red flag is an automatic deal breaker. Each flag needs to be […]
How to Mentor and Disciple Another Girl
I sat in the conference session with my eyes wide open. It was one of those moments where every word spoken pierced straight into my heart. As the speaker shared about his passion for mentorship and discipleship, I knew my life would never be the same. After that conference, my life took a drastic turn […]
A California Love Story
He started out as just another “You should meet him” conversation. I stood arranging flowers with my friend Mrs. Ludlam, preparing for the evening’s dance event. “There’s this guy coming tonight…and I just think the two of you would hit it off. He’s a seriously solid, godly guy with a sweet family. You’ll know him […]
