You wouldn’t think that something as simple as modesty for Christian girls and women could cause a great controversy, but it has and continues to do so. After writing several posts on this hotly debated topic, enough questions have been raised that I’d like to clarify a few points. This… Read More »5 Important Questions About Modesty—And Their Answers
In June, I wrote an article called For A Positive Body Image, Start With The Truth where I discussed the trend of self-objectification: the mental state of worrying about your physical appearance. I also listed some ways to overcome this trend in yourself, such as seeing through the lies in… Read More »Stop Judging Others By Appearances: She’s More Than a Body
As a Christian, how do pick yourself up after a bad day? I’ll never forget one of my high school’s regular substitute teachers. Bob happened to be the pastor of a local church, but he graced the halls of Brookwood High every day—coffee thermos in hand, smile in place. What… Read More »“I Think It’s Gonna Be a Great Day!” 4 Bible Truths for Bad Days
It’s been a debate for centuries: Are science and faith compatible? Can Christianity be supported by science, or does believing one require ignoring the other? Consider this headline in a major newspaper in 2015: “‘Faith vs. Fact:’ Why religion and science are mutually incompatible.” The ensuing article outlined the disjunct… Read More »Are Science and Faith Compatible? Why You Need Both
Say your best friend (who, by the way, is awful at choosing dating partners) asked you to lay out the most important qualities of a good boyfriend. What would you tell her? Witty. Likes to have fun. Attractive. Emotionally intelligent and smart. Cooks for you. Good at sports/music/art. Loves God’s… Read More »3 Most Important Qualities of a Good Boyfriend for Christian Girls
Show of hands, how many of you eat every day? I’m waving my hand wildly right now because not only can I not imagine eating at least three meals every day (and usually more), but I love food. Can’t live without it, right? So how many of you read your… Read More »Read Your Bible Every Day: A Feast For Your Soul
In a moment of panic, what is your default reaction: To trust God to protect you, or to freak out and initiate your fight-or-flight response? I probably fall into the second category more often than I care to admit. Faith literally requires you to trust something you cannot see, and… Read More »Why You Can Trust God Instead of Freaking Out
Part 2 of The Cost of Following Christ In my last post about the cost of following Christ (When the World Is Having Fun and You Feel Left Out) I talked about some of the discomforts of being a Christian. And by discomfort, I mean the displeasure of missing out… Read More »Facing Persecution: Are You Ready to Pay the Highest Price?