“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
It’s common knowledge, even among unbelievers, that if you’re battling temptation, your first defense is to remove the trigger. An alcoholic should stay away from bars. An emotional eater shouldn’t keep a stash of chocolate. Someone who struggles with porn needs safeguards in place on his device (or to stop… Read More »How to Resist Temptation When You Can’t Escape It
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 makes a Christian stand out from his peers? What might the world see in him that sets him apart from everyone else? Obviously, it isn’t the cross necklace, as 50 Cent, LL Cool J, and Eminem have so vehemently proven. And for that matter, it isn’t enough to eschew… Read More »Why Fit in When You Were Made to Stand Out?
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 Fall For. 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… Read More »Lost Virginity: Is it too late for me?
Christians sometimes come across as being above worldly ways, but in truth, we do not possess some sort of mystical immunity to the lure of sexual sin. In fact, Satan yearns to eat Christians for breakfast, lunch, and supper. He knows Christ defeated him, so the best he can do… Read More »7 Common Lies About Sex That Christian Girls Believe
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. For paranormal fiction, vampires, ghosts or werewolves are likely to be present. Sci-fi involves a lot of futuristic technology.… Read More »Christian Romance: The Lie Behind the First Kiss in Fiction