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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Being Faithful to a Man You’ve Never Met
I was driving down the highway. Music off. Brain on. Thinking about my life. With talk of Valentine’s in the air, my thoughts drifted toward my future. The simple idea of my future husband being alive and breathing made me excited. Wow! My future husband is alive, breathing, and living life. That’s cool. And then […]
When Romantic Fantasies Get the Best of You
I was at a major league baseball game recently with my grandparents when the strangest thing happened. As the game reached the ninth inning, an entire flock of teen and college age girls began swarming towards my section. They quickly formed a line right across the aisle from where I was sitting. Apparently they were lining […]
Does the Month of February Put You in a Bad Mood?
The month of love. The month of romance. The month of roses, chocolates, and romantic candlelit dinners. February is known for loading the stores with specialty gifts, beautiful bouquets, and heart-melting cards. Red, pink, and hearts fill the aisles reminding us that it’s almost Valentine’s Day!!! What a fun holiday…if you have a guy! For […]
When Girls Chase Boys They Don’t Get What They Want
“Hey, my friend wanted me to tell you that he thinks you’re pretty.” This young whippersnapper pointed across the basketball gym towards his friend. I glanced across the gym and noticed a good looking guy sitting on the second row. “Oh really?” I said raising my eyebrows. “Well, then tell your friend to come tell […]
The Starbucks Drive-Thru and a Challenge For You
It was a hot, Texas summer day, and I was headed to Starbucks to get an iced vanilla latte. Right as I pulled up to the speaker to order my drink it happened… The Holy Spirit started convicting my heart. I had a gospel tract in my purse, but I was not in the mood […]
One Girl’s Journey from Brokenness to Beauty
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not liked what you saw? No matter how hard you tried your outfit, makeup, hair, etc. just didn’t look “good?” That’s me. I’m the girl who everyone thinks is confident, carefree, and knows God loves me. Mainly because I’m the pastor’s daughter (any PK’s out there?). I’m […]
Getting God Off the Back Burner
I looked my husband in the eyes and told him how much I loved him. I said, “You are the most important person to me. I can’t imagine loving you any more than I already do. You are so valuable and special to me.” After my little time of sharing He said, “I love you […]
