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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3 Effective Ways to Prepare for Marriage
Have you ever noticed how some married couples seem to display a real, genuine relationship with each other? Being a guy with childlike wonder, I’m naturally curious. Why does he treat her with love, kindness, and care? Why does she respect, honor, and follow him? As single Christian guys and girls, we should be cultivating habits […]
What God Taught Me the Day I Almost Died
It was a hot summer day and I was doing the normal thing a kid would do. Swim! I was having a blast in the large pool with my family, unaware of what was about to happen. I decided to take a dive under the large floating tube that my mom was sitting on. I […]
When Wanting to be Accepted Turns Into an Obsession
It was a hot summer afternoon, deep in the heart of Texas. I was twenty-one years old and extremely self-conscious about looking good in front of other people. I would do almost anything to impress others. I wanted to be liked. So imagine how I felt about driving a car as old as I was. […]
Why Being an Independent Woman Isn’t Always Good
“Hey honey, I really think we should go talk about this some more,” Zack said in a serious tone. We had just finished having a rather intense discussion about something that we didn’t see eye-to-eye on (at all). My emotions were completely driving the train and I was “done” discussing it. I crossed my arms […]
A Single Guy’s Thoughts on Girls, Getting Married, and God
Girls like knowing what guys think. Right? I know I do. Especially when the guy is single, godly, and striving to honor God with his life. Well, I have something extra special for you today. Kristen and I interviewed a young man who is striving to honor God with his life as a single guy. We […]
3 Signs You Love Looking at Yourself a Little Too Much
This mirror was like a magnet for my eyes. Every time I walked past this particular mirror in my house I looked into it. Without even realizing it, I had made it a habit to “check myself out” every time I walked by. Before I knew it, I was “checking myself out” every time I […]
Join The 7 Day Girl Defined Prayer Challenge
Over the past few years I’ve seen God at work in my life in incredible ways. I feel like I’ve had a front row seat to witnessing God answer prayers in my life and in the lives of those around me. Looking back I now realize that God has always been at work, I just […]
