“Be holy, because I am holy.” -1 Peter 1:13-16
Sex sells. According to multiple sources across the net, roughly 85% of movies—including 68% of G-rated movies(!)—contain sexual content ranging from innuendo to full-out intercourse. Approximately 73% of all music videos contain sexual content, with the highest percentages in Hip-Hop and R&B. For video games rated “teen,” over 30% include… Read More »Not a Hint: Living Pure in a Sexual Culture
“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 »10 Terrific Nonfiction Books On Dating For Christian Teens
How far is too far? How do I know he’s the one? What if she’s not a believer? What does the Bible say about sex before marriage? Sound familiar? Anyone who’s ever dated or fantasized about dating has entertained questions like these. Dating in high school is a complex issue,… 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.“ Statistics show a staggering 70% of marriages begin with cohabitation while anywhere from 50-65% of Americans believe living together before marriage will improve the likelihood of staying together in the long run. But is this true? Does… Read More »Is it Actually Wrong to Live Together Before Marriage?
Okay, ladies, what’s the verdict in this never-ending argument? 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… Read More »Is Female Immodesty Responsible For Male Lust?
When I first wrote book three of my short story series Seasons of Kane (check out my short story library), 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 were still very, well, nebulous. Write entertaining… Read More »Christian Dating: There Must Be More to It Than This!
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? It’s terribly tempting to become a Valentine’s Day Grinch if you’re not in a romantic relationship when February 14th rolls around, especially if you’re in high school where everyone, it… Read More »True Love on Valentine’s Day, No Matter Your Relationship Status