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 a Life that Younger Girls Should Mimic
The other day I was listening to a conversation between my youngest sister and youngest brother. As I sat there (harmlessly) listening to this conversation I heard my sister mimic something I had said earlier that day. I had no idea that Cali had been in the room when I said it but apparently she […]
Say Hello to our Big, Tall, Crazy Homeschooling Family
Today is a day for change. Instead of writing a usual topical blog post, I am writing a personal blog post. This a blog about my big, tall, mostly blonde family in the picture above. I want to take you inside my personal life and help you get to know us just a little bit […]
How to Be Intentionally Available Without Chasing Boys
“Do you think there is a difference between chasing a boy and maturely showing interest in one?” -Rachel This question popped up after we posted a popular article called “When Girls Chase Boys They Don’t Get What They Want.” If you haven’t read it yet, you should! Check it out here, then come back and […]
One Girl’s Dreams of Fame and Being in the Spotlight
I wanted fame. Sometimes I still do. My first dream of the spotlight was wanting to be an actress. Oh, how I wanted to star in some heart-rending movie! I lingered on the thought, planning my strategies and begging God to let me act. As I got older, that dream faded, only to be replaced […]
Becoming a God-Defined Girl in a Culture-Defined World
I once knew a girl who said she loved God. She called herself a Christian and even went to church every Sunday. But the rest of her week was full of activities, school, sports, friends, and just plain busyness. She occasionally read her Bible…but mostly because it was the “right” thing to do. She attended […]
3 Ways to Encourage the Guys in Your World
It was a hot, Texas day about eight summers ago when I had a huge revelation about guys. I was with my team of twelve, six guys and six girls, preparing for a national sporting competition. After one of our many practices under the boiling sun, our coach suggested that we take turns offering up […]
When Life is Tough Cling to This Truth
Every morning after my yawning, stretching, and rubbing of the eyes, I hop out of bed to see the carefully painted wood sign sitting atop my dresser. “It is well with my soul.” Those words to the familiar hymn stare back at me. As I read those piercing words, I feel a little tug at […]
