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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Why Do Girls Always Ask, “Is He Cute?”
It happened twice in one week. I went out to coffee with two different friends, two separate times, both in the same week. Like any normal girls, we talked about the latest “guy updates” in our lives. Here is how our conversation went: Friend: “Soooo, any guy updates in your life?” Me: “Not really any major […]
Why Feminism and Christianity Can’t Mix
Let’s play a quick game. It’s called “What comes to mind when you hear the word?” Here we go. First word: Men. What came to mind? Be honest. Next word. Marriage. What popped into your head? Next word: Equality Hmmm…that’ll get a variety of thoughts. What’d you think of? Last word: Feminism Oh yeah. Now […]
I’ll Keep My Clothes On, Thank You
I vividly remember my one and only interview with a local modeling agency. The director pulled out the personal information sheet and slid it across the desk. I scanned through the pages and my hands started to sweat. What was I going to tell this guy? I was supposed to mark down which categories of […]
Turning Your “Husband Wish List” On Yourself
It was one of those winter days where you’re never quite warm enough, unless you’re curled up in a big bed with a soft blanket and a good book. I didn’t have anything else to do, so I pulled the covers all around me, and instead of a book, I chose my journal. I had […]
Feminism is Laughing at Our God
The giant stood on the hill laughing at God’s people. “If you are the children of God, come out and fight with me.” How dare that giant mock the children of God. How dare he call them “grasshoppers” that he would crush and feed to the birds. Where were the warriors to stand up against […]
Why Watching People Make Out Should be Awkward
The tension was building. Something big was about to happen. Everyone felt it. The romantic story had been a roller coaster of ups and downs, sorrows and joys. But something was about to change. As the young couple finally realized their passion for one another, it happened. They embraced one another and engaged in a […]
How to do Prom in a Modest and Pure Way
I scoured the local department stores hoping to find something to wear to prom. I was sixteen years old and was about to experience my first and last prom. Like any normal girl, I wanted to look my absolute best. I wanted feel and look like a princess. After days of endless searching, I decided […]
