“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
In part one of this post (The Battle Against Lust and How to Kill It), I laid out a strategic battle plan for fighting lust using the first four letters of ANTHEM: (A)voiding triggers, saying (N)o to lustful thoughts, (T)urning your mind toward Christ, and (H)olding tight to him. These… Read More »Desiring God As the Ultimate Source of Pleasure
Lust is not strictly a male problem. I don’t believe it ever was, but more and more women have come forward with their struggles in the battle against lust and the topic is finally being addressed (albeit quietly) within Christian circles. It’s about time. Lust is a powerful, controlling, intoxicating,… Read More »The Battle Against Lust and How to Kill it
If you’ve been following my short story series Seasons of Kane, you know the third book, A Time To Wait, centers around a touchy subject (pun sort of intended). As Kane quickly discovers, the world at large assumes young adults have little self-control, and even less interest in purity. But… Read More »Why Purity Is Important: The Hard Case For Abstinence
Part 2 In Part 1: What’s the Big Deal About Christian Girls and Modesty, we talked about the importance of modesty, particularly for Christian 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… 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?