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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Smart Girls Set Goals and Work Hard
Growing up, I was obsessed with basketball. I practiced for hours upon end and worked hard to improve my skills. I attended camps, worked on the fundamentals, watched recordings of my games, and talked strategy late into the night. The hard work totally paid off because my team was one of the best in the […]
You Only Need One Man to be Truly Satisfied
I feel so empty some days. Like part of my life or half of my heart is missing. Like I’m a puzzle waiting for that last piece to be put in its rightful spot so the masterpiece can be finished. I know my problem. I have a God-sized hole in my heart but I’ve been […]
Merry Christmas: A Personal Letter From Girl Defined
Hey Girls, Wow! I can’t believe this year is coming to an end. So much has happened in the Girl Defined ministry and I’m dying to share it with you. The biggest (and most incredible) surprise of this past year started with a phone call. “Bethany, you aren’t going to believe this. We just got […]
What a Scandalous Teenage Pregnancy Taught Me About God
She was the good girl. Everybody knew it. She had a great reputation with her family and friends. She was respected and held up as a great example for younger girls to look up to. Then, the unimaginable happened. After visiting some relatives in a far away city, she arrived back home with some unexpected news. […]
The End Goal For a Single Gal Shouldn’t Be Marriage
Like most girls, I have dreamed of the day I will unite in covenant marriage with the man God has for me. Since my mid-teens, I have eagerly anticipated the beautiful sanctification that comes through marriage. The unconditional love. Submission. Dying to self for the sake of one another. Examples that are a testimony and […]
The Secret to Achieving Diamond Status
I woke up early with a skip in my step and a smile on my face. I had plans to head to the airport to attend a Biblical Counseling conference with my mom and sisters. I’d been eagerly anticipating it all summer long. We arrived at the airport, breezed through security, and found our seats […]
What to do When You’re Not Getting a Kiss Under the Mistletoe
The cold weather. The beautiful lights. The white snow. The music. The traditions. The feelings of warmth and love. The gifts. The Christmas season. I don’t know about you, but when the Christmas season rolls around, I get in a sentimental, sweet, and special sort of mood. I soak up my time spent with friends […]
