14 May 2025
I Escaped the Natural Consequences of Sin. Now What?
In 1975, famed children’s author Judy Blume published a controversial YA novel titled Forever… This was...
07 May 2025
Mediocrity is NOT a Virtue: Do Your Best Whatever You Do
Excellence is becoming a lost art. Think about it. Grammar has gone by the wayside with the laidback...
30 April 2025
Girl Talk: How to Handle a Guy Who's Coming on Too Strong
If you read my post Author vs. Protagonist: Trust God To Write Your Love Story, you know how my love...
09 April 2025
How to Talk to Your Parents About Dating: Advice For Teens
Q: “I really like this guy from church. We’ve been friends for a few years but recently he told...
02 April 2025
9+ 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!...
