“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” -1 Peter 4:8
Shameless disclaimer: While this post contains my own words and thoughts, the inspiration for it came directly from the pulpit of my own church the first Sunday in Advent, in a sermon titled “Come, Lord, Save Us From God!” (See? This is why all Christians—young and old—absolutely need to go… Read More »Jesus Saved You From Sin, Death, Hell—And God
How can you know God loves you? Pose that question to any good Christian and she’ll whip out John 3:16 and hand it to you with a flourish. “‘God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but… Read More »How to Really, Truly Know God Loves You
Is your devotion to God genuine? How far will your faith stretch before it snaps? People in love make crazy promises. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Just turn on the radio. Justin Bieber declared his devotion in “As Long As You Love Me:” “As long as you love me,… Read More »For Better or Worse: How Deep is Your Devotion to God?
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”?
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
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the card aisles of drug stores everywhere are abloom in pinks and reds. Hallmark makes acknowledging our loved ones easy. Walk down the card aisle of any store and take your pick of sentimental cards for your boyfriend, niece, or sister; goofy… Read More »Happy Valentine’s Day To My Enemy, With Love
*He knows when you’ve been sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness’ sake!* What’s the difference between God and Santa (besides the fact that one’s real and the other fantasy). Technically, they each have their own version of… Read More »The Difference Between God and Santa? Amazing Grace.
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