Ladies, let’s talk about respect—that is, respect for guys. Guy friends, boyfriends, and/or (when it applies) husbands. Because they’re constantly reminded to respect you in all capacities. So do you reciprocate? “Well, of course I do—when they deserve it! Respect must be earned.” Uh, yeah. Let’s address that thought. We’ll… Read More »The Truth About Respect For Guys: 8 Important Elements
When I was single, I read every book I could find on Christian teen dating advice. Love & Respect, Boundaries in Dating, The Five Love Languages, the no-longer-in-print I Kissed Dating Goodbye … And my dating life was still a mess. Looking back now, I’m embarrassed by some of the… Read More »Christian Teen Dating Advice: 9 Things I Wish I’d Known
There was a time when Mia thought herself to be a fairly intelligent, sensible individual. She did her homework promptly, helped her mother around the house, and tried to read her Bible regularly. Then a boy crushed her heart and tossed the remnants into the wind, and now, it seems… Read More »Priceless: Hope for Young Christians Struggling With Low Self-Esteem
So you have a friend living in sin? This is an uncomfortable problem for us Christians because, let’s face it, none of us are perfect. If I call out my friend on her crude language, she might point out that my gossip habit is just as un-Christian. And she would… Read More »Love or Hypocrisy: Should I Confront a Friend Who Sins?
Part 2 In Part 1: What’s the Big Deal About Christian Girls and Modesty, we talked about the importance of modesty, particularly for Christian women, and it all boiled down to intent: What do you want the world to know about you? This is your chance to be an influencer—to… Read More »5 Practical Steps to a Stylish, Modest Wardrobe
Christian girls are constantly bombarded with messages preaching the importance of modesty—with the inability of males to control their thoughts cited as the number one reason why. “Girls in leggings and crop tops will ruin the integrity of the entire male population! “ That’s a bit of a stretch—and a… Read More »Christian Girls and Fashion: Why is Modesty Important?
Imagine you’re an alien from another planet and, by stroke of good fortune, you land at one of Earth’s many public libraries. You’ve never interacted with humans—particularly teens—before so you walk to the YA section and decide to do a little research. What might the books there lead you to… Read More »Draw Your Weapon: How to Develop Self-Control as a Teen
Have you ever looked back on a moment in your life and suddenly realized you messed up? Bombed it, dropped the ball, missed the mark, bit the dust, went down like a lead balloon . . . you know, completely failed? Let me tell you about one of mine. If… Read More »Sharing Your Faith: A Story of Hope After Failure