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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15 Fun Ideas to Help You Deepen Your Relationships
Ever since Zack and I got married (5 years ago!), we have always made it a huge priority to have a special date night once a week. To keep things interesting, we’ve always taken turns planning the activity. We decided that he would plan the first and third Friday nights of the month, and I would plan the […]
Is a Perfect Body and Pretty Face Enough to Satisfy?
I recently met Jana, a girl from Germany, who is living in America as an au-pair nanny. She told me that, “getting a chance to live in America was like a dream.” Now that she has been here for a good 8 months, I was curious what her perspective on America was. Jana described America […]
God’s Design for Sex is Way Better than Hollywood’s Cheap Imitation
We can’t escape the reality that we live in a highly sexualized American culture. Things are not quite as “behind the scenes” as they used to be. The magazines in the grocery store portray half naked women while billboards display seductive pictures to grab our attention. No matter how sheltered you may feel as a […]
Single Girl Don’t Waste Your Life Waiting for Marriage
As a young teen I never would have guessed that my season of singleness would have lasted as long as it has. I truly thought that by 27 I would be married. Surely! I thought I’d probably even have two or three kids by now as well. But, single? That wasn’t even on my radar. […]
Me Before You: A Romantically Warped Message
Once upon a time there lived a handsome young man who wasn’t too excited about life. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a beautiful young woman drops into his life and changes everything. He laughs again like he used to and she slowly captures his heart. They fall in love and live happily ever after! The end. […]
Embracing Modesty Throughout the Hot Summer Months
A few years ago I would have been shocked by some of the fashion trends currently taking over the clothing stores. Although it still saddens me, it doesn’t quite shock me like it used to. Extreme Immodesty has become our norm. Ultra mini shorts. Tiny crop tops. Sheer shirts. Practically painted on pants. This is […]
A Glimpse Inside the Most Beautiful Love Life
Have you ever seen a love so beautiful that it made you ache inside? And I’m not talking about the kind of perfect-engagement-shoot, puppy-eyed ardor of youth. I’m talking about the kind of love that is as well-worn and familiar as the wrinkles in the face of your beloved. The kind of love that expresses […]
