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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4 Reasons You Should Let Him Open Your Door
I married an amazing gentleman who has never failed to be chivalrous in our marriage. Even before Zack and I got married, he always did one little thing that I absolutely adore. He always opened the door. Not just restaurant doors and house doors. He opened (and still does) my car door too. Every time […]
Start Preparing For Your Future Marriage
Let’s say that you’re at a time in your life where you could be in a relationship that leads to marriage. What are you doing to prepare for that role? It is an important stage in your life and you will probably (with God’s hand) be married for the rest of your life. But if […]
6 Girls You Definitely Don’t Want to Be
Alright, girls. It’s your turn. The guys just recently received a “write up” on my blog 6 Guys You Definitely Don’t Want to Marry. It’s only fair to turn the tables and hold ourselves to the same standard. If we as girls want to marry godly guys, or simply hope for guys to live up […]
The Dangerous Habit of Shopping for Guys
When I was in college I went shopping with some of my best friends every Thursday night. Like you might imagine I was evaluating the size, color, and qualities. The crazy thing is, I never purchased a single thing. In fact, I wasn’t even shopping for clothes, shoes, or accessories. I was shopping for guys. […]
How to Nourish Your Soul on a Daily Basis
Last summer my older sister (and fellow Girl Defined blogger), Kristen, purchased beautiful flowers to hang in baskets in front of her house. The flowers were vibrant colors and really added a beautiful touch. As the weeks went by when I looked at the flowers, I noticed their color was fading. The leaves withered and […]
How to Study Your Bible and Love it!
I’ve had so many Christian girls ask me this simple question, “How do I study my Bible?!” They’re not wanting to know how to read their Bible, they’re wanting to know how to dig in and study it. And they’re wondering if there’s a way to do it and LOVE it. The answer is YES! […]
5 Ways to Become an Outward Focused Girl
When you hear the words “innie” and “outie,” what comes to mind? I think of belly buttons! I know what you must be thinking: Why in the world is she talking about belly buttons? That’s so awkward! I promise I’m not belly button obsessed, but they make for a perfect illustration. I hope that from […]
