02 April 2025
8+ Low-Violence YA Books (That Aren't Just Romance)
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to find low-violence YA books without swinging wide into romance...
19 March 2025
How Teens Who Know God Respond to Myths About Sex
This post originally began as a list of myths about sex that teens believe, serving as an extension to...
26 February 2025
How to Know if You Like Someone Who’s In Love With You
A recent question from a reader: “My best friend recently confessed his love to me but I don’t know how...
19 February 2025
Break the Cycle of Performance Anxiety: Inside the Minds of Pros
Performance anxiety is the bane of many young musicians. Often, it’s not lack of skill or know-how that...
22 January 2025
Is it Ever Too Young to Be Thinking About Marriage?
Not long ago, I was contacted by a high school senior looking for specific relationship advice. He ended...
08 January 2025
"But I Like Him Too!" How to Avoid a Love Triangle
A version of this article first appeared in the Oct/Nov edition of Brio magazine for teen girls. Q: “Help!...
11 December 2024
How to Talk About Jesus With Almost Anyone
Talking about Jesus shouldn’t be that hard. If you’re a football enthusiast, you likely have no problem...
04 December 2024
Great Teen Fiction: 17 Squeaky-Clean YA Romance Novels
Reading is supposed to be relaxing, like a walk on a soft, sandy beach or a cup of hot cocoa during a...
06 November 2024
11 Shameless Books On Sex And Gender For Christian Teens
Originally, this category—nonfiction books on sex and gender for Christian teens—was included in my list...
30 October 2024
Violence in Clean YA Fiction: How Much is Too Much?
With the popularity of YA fiction novels like The Hunger Games and All American Boys, you could say violence...
