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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Finding Freedom from Habitual Sin
It was the morning after a holiday party. As I stood in the shower, trying to wake myself up from an unplanned “night out”, tears and last night’s makeup streamed down my face. “You’ve done it again. You’re so hopeless. You’ve failed your God. You’ll never be able to get over this sin. You’re so […]
Finding Whole in a World of Searching
We live in a world of searching. We can trace this reality all the way back to that fracture in the garden. The moment when a man and a woman chose against God’s instruction as they reached out towards a forbidden fruit. What once was whole ruptured into two and thus began the search. Sometimes […]
3 Simple Tips to Instantly Improve Your Quiet Time
Do you feel like your personal devotional time is… A. Vibrant and really consistent. B. Pretty good, but could get better. C. Okay, but in need of some passion and consistency. D. Pretty irregular. And honestly, quite boring. E. It basically never happens. If you picked B or below, this post is for you. Keep […]
Why Sending Nude Photos Isn’t God’s Best for Single Women
“I just don’t know what to do!” she said to me, with a discouraged look on her face. “One of my friends is sending nude pictures to her boyfriend and I feel like I should say something to her. I don’t think it’s a good idea…but I’m just not sure what to say!” This is […]
Questions Girls Wish They Could Ask Married Women
Don’t you wish you could sit down with a married woman and ask her the nitty-gritty details about marriage? What is intimacy like? How can I prepare for marriage? What’s the hardest part of marriage? How do I actually commit my entire life to a guy? and more… We gave you the opportunity to ask […]
Hope for the Girl Who’s Sad and Lonely
I can remember a time when, as a teenager and young adult, I was lonely. Really lonely. It was a constant struggle and I always felt like I was on the outside looking in as I watched my friends and peers in their budding relationships. I have vivid memories of crying and praying that I would […]
How Mentorship Can Radically Change Your Life
As most of you know, I’m the second oldest of eight kids and I grew up in a really big family. With five girls and three boys (and most of us being taller than 6 feet), we’re quite the sight walking into a restaurant together. I have honestly loved being a part of such a […]
