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
The word “obedience” tends to invoke a negative reaction in most people. Dogs go to obedience school, children are expected to obey their parents. So by the time you’re a teen, you’d rather focus on independence than obedience. But when it comes to your relationship with God, the call to… Read More »Stay Faithful to God’s Word, Score For the Team
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 »4 Simple Steps to Minimalism for Christian Teens
Ever watched an episode of 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 own bedroom and hauled a bag of stuff to the curb—just to be… Read More »Why Christian Teens Should Embrace Minimalism: 3 Practical Reasons
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 God’s glory when they look at you—or are they turned off to God altogether? First of all, 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… Read More »Let Your Life Be a Glimpse of God’s Glory