Who decided all-over body hair is acceptable for men while women must have perfectly smooth, hairless legs? Why are slim thighs and large breasts considered ideal? Where did we get the idea that blonde hair needs to be blonder, black skin should be lighter, and light skin should be tanned?… Read More »Proverbs 31: How to Rise Above the Seduction of Unattainable Beauty
You wouldn’t think that something as simple as modesty for Christian girls and women could cause a great controversy, but it has and continues to do so. After writing several posts on this hotly debated topic, enough questions have been raised that I’d like to clarify a few points. This… Read More »5 Important Questions About Modesty—And Their Answers
The Cost of Following Christ, Part 1 You’re a Christian who wants to follow God’s commands. Really, you do. You study the Bible, you go to church, you pray. You try not to swear, lie, cheat, or commit adultery . . . Then you look at your unbelieving friends (or… Read More »Feeling Left Out? Remember This When Sin Looks Attractive
Minimalism has become somewhat of a fad in recent years, right alongside the tiny-house movement and the push for eco-friendly living. It’s not difficult to see why. Materialism (the opposite of minimalism) is a vicious cycle. You have to work more to buy more, and the more you buy, the… Read More »Live Free: 4 Simple Steps to Christian Minimalism for Teens
Ever watched the TV show Hoarders? How many times did you think, “Boy, how can someone even live in those conditions?!” Maybe you’re like me and the second you switched off the TV, you went through your bedroom and hauled a bag of stuff to the curb—just to be sure… Read More »3 Reasons Why Christian Teens Should Embrace Minimalism
Ever have a time when your parents told you to do something and you asked “Why? “and they responded with “Because I said so?” So annoying. As a kid, you probably wondered why adults are allowed to use excuses like that. But did you ever pause to consider maybe they… Read More »The Most Important Reason to Obey God
Do your friends get a glimpse of the divine when they look at you—or are they turned off to God altogether? What does it mean to glorify God? Do you know what it looks like to let your life be a glimpse of God’s glory? (And isn’t it kind of… Read More »Let Your Life Be a Glimpse of God’s Glory
Popular culture will tell you to forget it. Abstinence is impossible, so why bother? Everyone is sleeping with everyone else, and surely—surely—you’re the only virgin in your school. After all, everyone knows teens and young adults have little self-control and even less interest in purity. What do you think of… Read More »The Case For Abstinence: This is What Really Matters