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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Are You Caught in the Hustle and Bustle?
Are you serving others in your own strength? I have experienced this in my own life and I know it’s easy to fall into during the Christmas season. We become so consumed with preparing and serving that we forget to take time for the most important things in life. “But Martha was distracted with much […]
Getting to the Heart of Jealousy
My heart aches as I look at the eyes of one of my best friends. ‘Is she serious?’ I think. ‘Is this really happening to me?’ For a second I convince myself that this is not real. This is just a joke. This will all turn out the way I thought it would. Waking up […]
The Meaning Behind Each Girl Defined Shirt
It was a cool Texas day as we sat on the couch and brainstormed for ideas. The year was 2015. Two of our younger sisters were there with us as we tried to create the first-ever Girl Defined shirt. What color should we choose? Which design should we go with? How many should we order? […]
The Power of Living a God-Centered & Worship-Filled Life
The past few months of my life feel like they’ve been filled with a certain 7 letter word. This word flies in the face of my natural heart’s desire and is the opposite of everything the culture promotes. This word has challenged me, convicted me, encouraged me and given me incredible hope. When I focus […]
How to Get Your Spiritual Life Out of the Drive-Thru Lane
Another day was over and I had done it again. With sleepy eyes, I reached for the lamp on my nightstand and turned off the light. I fell asleep to the familiar feelings of guilt and regret. I had intended to spend some quality time with God that morning. I had pulled my Bible out […]
Are You a Rule Follower or a Christ Follower?
Have you ever seen a mamma duck with her babies following in a neat little line behind her? It’s an adorable sight. As a kid, I loved going to the pond to watch the cute little ducklings waddle behind their mommies. Mommy duck jumps in the water. Baby ducks jump in the water. Mommy duck […]
How God Transforms Broken Lives into Beautiful Stories
Our hearts can be broken in thousands of ways for this is a heartbreaking world. But the good news is that Christ can heal our broken and crushed spirit. The One who will uphold us with the right hand of His righteousness cares for us abundantly and can wrap liniments around our wounded hearts. The […]
