November 10, 2021. Does that date ring a bell for you? Unless you’re a major YouTube influencer, probably not, because that’s the day YouTube removed its dislike button—the little thumbs-down icon—from all videos. (It has since been reinstated but the number of dislikes is no longer visible to viewers.) In… Read More »How Christian Teens Can Overcome a Critical Attitude
Have you ever met someone with chronically bad breath? Maybe it’s a hygiene issue or an underlying medical condition, but no matter. You know who she is and you’re careful to stay out of her way. And if she crosses into your personal space? You know it immediately. How would… Read More »Tame Your Tongue And Kiss Disrespect Goodbye!
Ladies, it’s time to talk about respect. In 1967, Aretha Franklin invaded the airwaves with her hit “Respect,” a song that would become an anthem for the 1970s feminist movement and still tops charts fifty-plus years later. (It ranked number one on the list of 500 Greatest Songs of All… Read More »8 Simple Ways Teen Girls Can Show Respect For Boys
When I was single, I read every book I could find on Christian dating. 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 things I… Read More »Christian Dating Tips for Teens: Don’t Make My Mistakes!
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
You and your best friend have known each other for years. You share a passion for mountain biking, you teased each other through first crushes, and you’re both serious about your faith. But lately, she’s been doing things with her boyfriend that you know don’t align with God’s plan for… Read More »Love or Hypocrisy: Should I Confront a Friend Who Sins?
In What’s the Big Deal About Christian Girls and Modesty, I talked about the importance of modesty for Christian girls and 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 reinforce your value… 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?