“Be holy, because I am holy.” -1 Peter 1:13-16
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 when, 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
When you pick up a novel of any given genre, you have certain expectations of what you’ll find, right? If it’s fantasy, the characters must exhibit some type of mystical powers. For paranormal fiction, vampires, ghosts or werewolves are likely to be present. Sci-fi involves a lot of futuristic technology.… Read More »Christian Romance: The Lie Behind the First Kiss in Fiction
Popular culture wants you to think purity is outdated and irrelevant—an oppressive relic spilled over from the Elizabethan Era. “Forget purity. Follow your heart, be true to yourself, do what makes you feel like you.” The typical Christian response, however, would seem to support this tainted view of purity. Wearing… Read More »The Right Reason for Purity: It’s Not What You Think
Happy Valentine’s Day, God loves you! Do you ever doubt God’s love? Maybe you know in your heart he loves you, but your head wonders why he seems so distant. And would a truly loving God let you go through something like this? Whether you’re feeling unloved overall or are… Read More »10 Bible Passages That Confirm God’s Love For You
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
Following God’s rules is a lot of work. At least, it can sometimes seems that way. Jesus died for your sins and set you free. So why does it feel like you have to be a slave to rules? If Christianity seems like nothing but a lot of rules, then… Read More »Following God’s Rules: The Right Questions to Ask
Ever been to a chili cook-off? All the chefs bring the same item (chili) to the table, but no two are ever exactly alike. Some are mild and tangy, some bitter and heavy, others so wickedly hot they’ll burn your throat. What you put into it determines the end result. Marriage… Read More »How to Prepare Yourself For Marriage Before You Find “The One”