Discussions on all topics regarding purity and holy living for teens and young adults.
Picture yourself walking into the YA section of your local library. You pluck a book from a shelf at random and flip it over to read the back cover summary. It sounds intriguing. You want to read this book, but you hesitate. Why? Are you worried that, while diving into… Read More »Is Book Banning the Answer? What Christian Teens Should Know
Many years ago, I read a book about a character who had a third ear hidden on the back of her head, and through it, she could hear others’ thoughts. She knew if what someone said aloud matched his or her true intentions. It was meant to be silly, but… Read More »Warning: Control Your Thoughts Now, Before They Control You
Is biblical modesty unfair? Does God expect more from girls than guys? If a guy lusts after you, is that your fault? And can you still love fashion, look attractive, and honor Christ at the same time? If you’ve wrestled with these questions about modesty, you’re not the only one. Few topics… Read More »5 Important Questions About Modesty—And Their Answers
Have you ever paused to consider the enormous role fashion plays in your life? I’m willing to bet you didn’t just roll out of bed this morning and grab the first top and jeans you saw. Or maybe you did, but only because you spent some time last night sorting… Read More »Clothed In Christ: A Christian Girl’s Perspective on Fashion
Serving God is drudgery. Does it shock you to read that statement on a Christian teen & young adult blog? Then let me finish it: Serving God is drudgery when carried out the way most of us view service to God. We think of overseas mission work and playing in… Read More »Work, School & Play: How to Serve God In Everyday Life
Popular culture will tell you to forget it. Abstinence is impossible, so why bother? Everyone is sleeping with everyone else, and surely—surely—you’re the only virgin in your school. After all, everyone knows teens and young adults have little self-control and even less interest in purity. What do you think of… Read More »The Case For Abstinence: This is What Really Matters
In What’s the Big Deal About Christian Girls and Modesty, I talked about the importance of modesty for Christian girls and women and it all boiled down to intent: What do you want the world to know about you? This is your chance to be an influencer—to reinforce your value… Read More »5 Practical Steps to a Stylish, Modest Wardrobe
Christian girls are constantly bombarded with messages preaching the importance of modesty—with the inability of males to control their thoughts cited as the number one reason why. “Girls in leggings and crop tops will ruin the integrity of the entire male population! “ That’s a bit of a stretch—and a… Read More »Christian Girls and Fashion: Why is Modesty Important?
