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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The VMAs: Goodbye Classy, Hello Trashy
If pictures are worth a thousand words and fashion is about making statements, then the Video Music Awards (VMAs) have accomplished both. Whether you’re into the music scene or not, you’ve probably seen or heard some of the buzz surrounding MTV’s 2015 Video Music Awards. I didn’t watch the show myself (and I don’t recommend […]
Smart Girls Predetermine to Follow God no Matter How Difficult
A life changing decision needed to be made and I was the only person who could make the final call. Deep in my heart I knew there were only two options: God’s way or my own way. I remember sitting with my Bible open to the book of Proverbs trying to fill my mind with […]
5 Ways to Beat Back-to-School Temptations
The summer is almost over which means the beginning of the new school year is lurking right around the corner. You can tell it’s the end of summer because every store is advertising their back-to-school gear and accessories. For some of you this is an exciting time of new beginnings and a fresh start. For […]
Why Christian Girls Should Wear Modest Workout Clothes
The sun was boiling hot over my little Texas neighborhood. I was determined to run my sixteen miles in prep for my marathon no matter the crazy heat outside. Minus a small break to stop and stretch out the intense cramps in my legs, I’m excited to say I finished the run and survived the […]
Dressing Modestly Doesn’t Mean You’re Ashamed of Your Body
I will never forget the day that I was accused of being “insecure” and “uncomfortable in my own skin” for desiring to dress modestly. This accusation happened several years ago when I was exploring the modeling world. The agent I spoke with told me that my modesty standards were due to insecurity in my life […]
The Bikini is Destroying the Christian Girl’s View of Modesty
This piece of clothing was considered so scandalous that mainstream models refused to wear it. In 1946 a man named Louis Réard designed and introduced the bikini. This small piece of swimwear was considered so risque that Mr. Réard couldn’t find a single model who was willing to showcase it. The only woman who was […]
Smart Dudes Aren’t Looking at Your Body
Back in the day, when I was on the lookout for a woman to marry, Kristen immediately caught my eye. She was (and still is) strikingly beautiful. Her smile was radiant. Her personality was warm and welcoming. She genuinely cared about everyone. She was joyful and everyone loved being around her. Bottom line, she was […]
