“Much of the modern resistance to chastity comes from men’s belief that they ‘own’ their bodies…” -Quote by the demon Screwtape in C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters
“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”-1 Timothy 4:12
“Dating is probably the most important aspect of a single person’s life.” -quote by Author Linda Sunshine Whether or not you agree with Ms. Sunshine’s statement, no one can deny that single people have dating on the brain. Consider the number of books about dating, love, and romance on the… Read More »15 Terrific Nonfiction Books On Dating For Christian Teens
What’s so wrong about pornography if I’m not married? Why can’t a teenage couple have sex if they both consent and use protection? Is lying so bad if it doesn’t hurt anyone? Who says two men can’t marry each other if it makes them happy? My last two posts (The… Read More »Right or Wrong? How to Make Good Decisions as a Christian Teen
I’ve been writing for young people of faith for several years, which means I’ve done a lot of reading up on topics relevant to the Christian teen life. And while some issues come and go, one topic that never falls out of the loop is dating. How far is too… Read More »The Ultimate Teen’s Guide to Christian Dating: Your Top 20 Questions Answered
In an age where things that used to make people gasp and blush are now commonplace in literature—even, and maybe especially, young adult literature—it’s great to see a thriving “clean” YA fiction market. This means enough readers still demand virtue and integrity in their media. And if you’re a Christian,… Read More »The Problem With Clean YA Fiction For Christian Teens
Is it okay to live with my boyfriend? We’re planning on getting married anyway. Such a common question among couples these days, and statistics show that a staggering 70% of marriages begin with cohabition while anywhere from 50-65% of Americans believe living together before marriage will improve the likelihood of… Read More »Is it Actually Wrong to Live Together Before Marriage?
Are Christian girls supposed to share the burden of helping boys control their thoughts? Does the clothing you wear make you a partner in their sin? Are immodest women responsible for male lust? This is a topic I feel very passionate about, partly because it’s never going to disappear Even… Read More »Is Female Immodesty Responsible For Male Lust?
The other day, while browsing new releases in YA fiction at my local library, three novels with flashy covers and catchy titles grabbed my attention. I plucked them from the shelf, read the back covers . . . and immediately thought, “How is a young reader supposed to maintain a… Read More »How to Find Clean Young Adult Fiction in a Dirty Market
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”?