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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Living to Be Liked vs. Living to Please God
Back in high school the two of us were desperately trying to maintain our “cool” teen girl image. In an attempt to hold onto our coolness, we would make our parents park our family’s big 12 passenger van as far out of sight as possible. We couldn’t risk losing our “cool” reputation and becoming “disliked” […]
Becoming a Godly Woman Takes Focus and Determination
A life-changing decision needed to be made and I was the only person who could make the final call. Deep in my heart, I knew there were only two options: God’s way or my own way. I remember sitting with my Bible, reading the book of Proverbs, and trying to fill my mind with Biblical […]
How Comparison Can Become Poison to Your Soul
It was already late in the evening when I found myself sitting in front of my laptop googling beauty tips: How can I put on my makeup in a way that conceals my trapezoidal face? What haircut would suit me best? Is there a secret to clear skin? Well, I’m the girl who always changes […]
Why I’m Still Saving My First Kiss for My Future Husband
The moment I announced my relationship with David the questions started flooding my inbox. Specifically questions about our physical boundaries. Will we hold hands? Do use a chaperone? Do we hug? Do we do stuff alone? What about being alone at night? In a house? Etc etc. I totally get it. I would be asking […]
Guys and Romance: Your Most Popular Questions Answered
When I was a single girl, I regularly had questions about guys rolling around in my head. From what I’ve seen, this is pretty normal for any single girl. I know many of you have guy questions too because you ask them through your comments, emails, and social media messages. So, these types of questions […]
Twenty Nine Years Old and Never Been Kissed
When I committed to this whole “saving my first kiss for marriage,” I never imagined I’d have to wait 29+ years. I imagined I would be married by twenty-one or twenty-two years old (okay, twenty-three at the latest). Trust me when I say that I never imagined I would be twenty-nine and never been kissed. […]
4 Goals for Your Love Life This Year
Maybe this will finally be my year for finding true love! I thought to myself. As the clock struck midnight, the New Year sparked feelings of hope and excitement. It had been several months since my devastating breakup and I was grateful to leave that behind. The New Year seemed to usher in a fresh […]
