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 did God Create Marriage Anyways?
I have a beautiful hand-painted picture of a mountainous scene hanging in my house. Every time I look at this picture, I long for the fresh mountain air of Colorado (my second favorite state after Texas). This beautiful picture is a magnificent representation of the mountains I love. It reflects a beautiful scene. However, as […]
Writing Letters to Your Future Husband
I’m getting married in less than one week. For years, I wondered if this day would actually come. Marriage has always been something I strongly desired…but I also knew it wasn’t something God owed me or something He promised to me. So, for the past 30 years, I have been holding my dreams, desires, and […]
Becoming the Right Kind of Leader and Influencer
We’ve all experienced different kinds of leaders: some domineering, some soft-spoken, some daring, some methodical. So what do all leaders have in common? Influence. Whatever the personality or gifting, we are leaders if we are impacting others. But what about us as Christian women? How does leadership apply to us? Well, the Bible teaches that […]
Are You Seeking God’s Word for Guidance?
Being a military wife has its perks. My husband and I were stationed in Ketchikan, Alaska, on one of our tours a few years back. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s also known for being the salmon fishing capital of the world, at least that is what the sign says at the town entrance. […]
3 Signs You’re Looking to Guys for Satisfaction Instead of God
I knew exactly where he was in the room at every moment. I was desperate to know more about this tall good looking guy. As a single girl in high school at the time, I was highly intrigued by this handsome face. As my head hit my pillow that night, my thoughts were flooded with […]
Am I Nervous About the Wedding Night?
I’m a 30-year-old virgin who’s getting married in less than a month. It makes sense why so many of you keep asking me if I’m nervous about the wedding night. Honestly, this is a pretty personal question. You are asking me if I’m nervous about having sex with my brand new husband for the very […]
God Made You Beautiful, Despite How Ugly You Feel
Her hair was long and beautiful. It was thick and luscious. As she highlighted my hair in the salon, I couldn’t help but compliment her hair. “I just love your hair!” I said enthusiastically. I expected her to accept my compliment with satisfaction, but she didn’t. “Oh…thanks!” she said laughing out loud. “It’s actually not […]
