“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” -1 Peter 4:8
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
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
Did you ever have a time when your parents said you couldn’t do something and you asked them “Why not? “and they responded with “Because I said so?” How did that make you feel? Annoyed? Angry? Perhaps with a few eye rolls? Did you ever think that maybe they were… Read More »The Most Important Reason to Obey God
“If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on the scales! It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas.” These verses from Job 6 capture the essence of depression—if it is even possible to do so. And only those who have been there can truly… Read More »How to Help a Friend Through Depression: 5 Steps
Ladies, let’s talk about respect—that is, respect for guys. Guy friends, boyfriends, and/or (when it applies) husbands. Because they’re constantly reminded to respect you in all capacities. So do you reciprocate? “Well, of course I do—when they deserve it! Respect must be earned.” Uh, yeah. Let’s address that thought. We’ll… Read More »The Truth About Respect For Guys: 8 Important Elements
So you have a friend living in sin? This is an uncomfortable problem for us Christians because, let’s face it, none of us are perfect. If I call out my friend on her crude language, she might point out that my gossip habit is just as un-Christian. And she would… Read More »Love or Hypocrisy: Should I Confront a Friend Who Sins?
“Speak the truth in love.” This phrase—derived from Ephesians 4:15 and frequently tossed around by evangelical Christians—has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Truth. Love. Two things Jesus followers hold in high regard. By its simplest explanation, speaking the truth in love means encouraging someone to grow in Christ.… Read More »Speak the Truth in Love: A How-To From the Garden