“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” -Jeremiah 17:7
(Psst! Snag a freebie at the end of this post!) “I’M SUCH A LOSER. NOBODY CARES ABOUT ME. I HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER. I CAN’T DO THIS. MY LIFE SUCKS. I’LL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH. MIGHT AS WELL QUIT NOW.” If your inner voice sounds like that, you could benefit… Read More »Positive Self-Talk For Christian Teens: Words That Actually Work
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
Christians sometimes come across as being above worldly ways when, 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
Tis the season for back-to-school sales and the start-up of sports practices! In just a few weeks (or days), many of you will walk the halls of an educational institution. Whether that instills in you a load of excitement or anxiety, I’d like to help you start your school year… Read More »A Back-To-School Guide For Christian Teens: 5 Valuable Reminders
How do you identify yourself when you meet a stranger? “I’m Bobbi. I’m an athlete.” “I’m Sierra, a musician.” “Hello, I’m Jessie, the president of the student council.” “I’m Lauren, author of Christian YA fiction.” Your identity is how you define yourself, whether white or Asian, male or female, athlete… Read More »Your Identity is in Christ: See How God Sees You
Do you feel insignificant? Unspecial? Useless? You’e not alone but that feeling is a lie. Don’t take my word for it, however. Find the evidence in this collection of Bible verses for when you feel worthless. Write them down, set them on your nightstand, tape them to your mirror, stamp… Read More »8 Bible Verses For When You Feel Worthless
Young Woman, you are worth more than you ask for. When Roe vs. Wade—the infamous ruling that legalized abortion in the United States—was overturned in June 2022, many were led to believe women’s rights took a giant step backward. Despite the shake-up, the battle hasn’t changed. Pro-choice and pro-life advocates… Read More »Dear Young Woman, Abortion is the Wrong Right to Fight For
Who decided all-over body hair is acceptable for men while women must have perfectly smooth, hairless legs? Why are slim thighs and large breasts considered ideal? Where did we get the idea that blonde hair needs to be blonder, black skin should be lighter, and light skin should be tanned?… Read More »Proverbs 31: How to Rise Above the Seduction of Unattainable Beauty