“Be holy, because I am holy.” -1 Peter 1:13-16
“Dating is probably the most important aspect of a single person’s life.” -quote by Author Linda Sunshine Whether or not you agree with Ms. Sunshine’s statement, no one can deny that single people have dating on the brain. Consider the number of books about dating, love, and romance on the… Read More »15 Terrific Nonfiction Books On Dating For Christian Teens
I’ve been writing for young people of faith for several years, which means I’ve done a lot of reading up on topics relevant to the Christian teen life. And while some issues come and go, one topic that never falls out of the loop is dating. How far is too… Read More »The Ultimate Teen’s Guide to Christian Dating: Your Top 20 Questions Answered
Is it okay to live with my boyfriend? We’re planning on getting married anyway. Such a common question among couples these days, and statistics show that a staggering 70% of marriages begin with cohabition while anywhere from 50-65% of Americans believe living together before marriage will improve the likelihood of… Read More »Is it Actually Wrong to Live Together Before Marriage?
Are Christian girls supposed to share the burden of helping boys control their thoughts? Does the clothing you wear make you a partner in their sin? Are immodest women responsible for male lust? This is a topic I feel very passionate about, partly because it’s never going to disappear Even… Read More »Is Female Immodesty Responsible For Male Lust?
When I first wrote A Time to Wait, book three of my short story series Seasons of Kane and a glimpse into a fictional Christian dating relationship, I wasn’t just new to writing fiction. I was new to the entire industry of teen literature, and as such my goals as an author… Read More »Christian Dating: More Than Just “Lead Us Not Into Temptation”?
Do you ever wonder if, once your earthly life with all its drama and excitement passes, heaven will be flat and boring? Such a viewpoint, while common, understandably makes it difficult to look forward to eternity. It reminds me of another conquest with an important “ever after.” A Comparison to Marriage… Read More »Look Forward to Eternity: The Best Is Yet To Come
Valentine’s Day—a holiday typically adored by swoony couples and loathed by singles everywhere. Where do you land on that spectrum? I didn’t date in high school. It was more a matter of circumstance than a conscious choice. In my circle of close friends—which included boys and girls in near equal… Read More »True Love on Valentine’s Day, No Matter Your Relationship Status
Christians sometimes come across as being above worldly ways, but in truth, we do not possess some sort of mystical immunity to the lure of sexual sin. In fact, Satan yearns to eat Christians for breakfast, lunch, and supper. He knows Christ defeated him, so the best he can do… Read More »7 Common Lies About Sex That Christian Girls Believe