“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” -1 Peter 4:8
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, or at least live in a world where mystical powers exist. Readers of paranormal fiction expect to encounter vampires,… Read More »Christian Romance: The Lies 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Popular culture wants you to think purity is outdated and irrelevant—an oppressive relic spilled over from the Elizabethan Era.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
How do you identify yourself when you meet a stranger? “I’m Bobbi. I’m an athlete.” “I’m Sierra, a musician.” “Hello, I’m Jessie, the president of the student council.” “I’m Lauren, author of Christian YA fiction.” Your identity is how you define yourself, whether white or Asian, male or female, athlete… Read More »Your Identity is in Christ: See How God Sees You
“Am I good enough for God?” For some, it’s not a question of salvation or love. You believe the sentiment behind the children’s song “Jesus Loves Me,” you can quote John 3:16 from memory and, when asked about your salvation, can answer with a definite “Yes, I’m going to heaven… Read More »How Do I Know if I Am Acceptable to God?
Let me start by saying there are many Bible stories that show the astonishing love of Jesus. The whole Bible is all about Jesus’ love, in fact. So to say that I sifted through and found only six stories on this topic would be a lie. In truth, everything God… Read More »6 Bible Stories that Show the Astonishing Love of Jesus
Do you know how to love God? How many people never, ever ponder that question? Some assume believing in Jesus is enough. Combine that with a prayer of thanks every now and then, and you’re good to go, right? Bonus points for going to church on Christmas and Easter or… Read More »How to Love God: What is God’s Love Language?
You’ve probably been told it’s not okay to be judgmental, but the truth is, I’m a very judgmental person. I judge my clothing in the morning to see which tops and shoes will be the most appropriate for the weather. I judge my breakfast choices to pick the ones that… Read More »Is It Ever Okay To Be Judgmental?
I didn’t want to cover this topic. In some circles, any disagreement with a person’s chosen identity or lifestyle is considered hate and the battle lines are instantly drawn. But as a Christian who believes that her identity is in Christ, I want to do the loving thing and address… Read More »How to Help a Friend Struggling With Gender Identity