“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” -1 Peter 4:8
Popular culture wants you to think purity is outdated and irrelevant—an oppressive relic spilled over from the Elizabethan Era.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?
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
Let me start by saying the whole Bible is all about the astonishing love of Jesus, so to say that I sifted through and found only six stories on this topic would be a lie. In truth, everything God does is out of love for his people—even when he disciplines… 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?
In a previous article, I demontrated the lethal snowball effect of unchecked sin and why you absolutely should confront a friend who keeps on sinning. Friends don’t let friends go to hell, right? Still, it’s the kind of situation that twists your stomach in knots and keeps you up all… Read More »How to Confront a Friend Who Keeps on Sinning