Discussions on all topics regarding purity and holy living for teens and young adults.
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 cover summary . . . and immediately thought, “How is a young reader supposed to maintain… Read More »How to Find Clean Young Adult Fiction in a Dirty Market
When I first wrote book three of my short story series Seasons of Kane (check out my short story library), 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 were still very, well, nebulous. Write entertaining… Read More »Christian Dating: There Must Be More to It Than This!
If you’re struggling with temptation, your best bet is to flee the situation. No joke. Even unbelievers recognize the simple power of removing triggers when breaking an addiction. An alcoholic should avoid bars and an emotional eater shouldn’t keep a stash of chocolate. But how do you resist temptation if… Read More »How to Resist Temptation: A Christian Teen’s Battle Plan
In my last post (Is YA Christian Fiction Ever Christian Enough?), I urged readers to lay off their overall criticism of Christian fiction. YA Christian fiction books offer a great alternative for conscientious readers looking for clean entertainment that encourages faith (as long as you don’t use them as a… Read More »6 Red Flags to Watch For in YA Christian Fiction
Unless you just stumbled onto my website (welcome!), you probably already know that while I spend a good amount of time on my nonfiction blog, my true passion lies in writing fictional Christian books for teens. Fiction powered by faith. The most skeptical of you might wonder why we need… Read More »5 Reasons Why We Need Christian Books For Teens
What besides your faith makes you, a Christian, stand out from your peers? Can your classmates and coworkers tell you’re a Christian just by studying you? What is the telltale mark of a Christian? God didn’t give you faith just so you could blend in and go with the flow,… Read More »Made to Stand Out: 7 Virtues For Christian Teens
What are you afraid of? What keeps you awake at night or sends you running with racing, beading sweat, and veins surging with adrenaline? A quick Google search of the most common phobias yields a CRAZY long list of fears so common they each have their own name. A few… Read More »No Fear: The Danger of Sin in Your Heart
In my last post, I laid out 7 Common Lies About Sex that Christian Girls Believe. If you made it all the way to the end, you were met by a cliffhanger. That’s because lie #7—“It’s already too late for me”—comprises one of Satan’s greatest traps for Christians. Today’s post… Read More »Epic Faith: How to Deal With Guilt Over Lost Virginity