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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Girls With Conviction Live With Passion
Mrs. Jenson walked me into the training room and explained what the next few weeks of my volunteer work would look like. This was the very first time I had volunteered at a pro-life center and I was super excited…and super nervous. I am passionate about life and was excited about the opportunity to help […]
Why Premarital Seduction Always Backfires
She was a missionary’s daughter. He was a missionary’s son. They noticed each other for the first time while serving on the mission field with their families in a remote village. They were both raised in families that loved the gospel. They were both raised in families that loved marriage. As the months stretched on, […]
The Day My Dreams Became a Reality
I’ll never forget the day that my lifelong dream, to become an official published author, became a glimmer of hope in my future. It was just a regular day with absolutely nothing special about it. Kristen and I were together, working on ministry projects and doing our usual work routine, when the email dropped in […]
7 Reasons I’m Not a Feminist
With a bold title like this, some of you probably clapped your hands and cheered, while others of you raised one eyebrow in utter shock and confusion (and some of you just clicked off in disgust). How do I know this? Because I’ve read heartfelt emails from all three camps when it comes to this […]
Red Flags To Look For In a Romantic Relationship
The red flags were there, but I ignored them. I didn’t want to believe that my hours, upon hours, upon hours, of invested time would come to an end. Instead of facing the facts and acknowledging the “red flags” in my relationship, I ignored them. Why did I ignore them? For similar reasons many of […]
God’s Truth Helped Me Overcome Suicidal Thoughts
Three months ago I almost took my life. I didn’t like anything about my life. I felt the best thing to do would be to leave. Thankfully, by God’s grace, some friends spoke biblical truth to me, and I am still here today. My life, just like everybody else’s, is hard. I find myself wanting […]
How to Overcome Feelings and Live by Truth
A few years ago I had a conversation that I will never forget. It’s stuck in my brain and refuses to leave! Somehow, an acquaintance and I got on the topic of God, the Bible, and personal devotions. He explained to me his idea of being obsessed with Jesus. He told me that he likes […]
