Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. -Romans 12:9-10
Faith in Jesus will get you to heaven, but are you pointing others in that direction as well? Learn how to be holy in all relationships—dating, family, and friends.
Originally, this category—nonfiction books on sex and gender for Christian teens—was included in my list of Nonfiction Books On Dating For Christian Teens. It makes sense for the two to go hand-in-hand as most questions young people have about dating relationships include sex in some way. (Check out The Ultimate… Read More »11 Shameless Books On Sex And Gender For Christian Teens
Sex sells. According to multiple sources across the net, roughly 85% of movies—including 68% of G-rated movies(!)—contain sexual content ranging from innuendo to full-out intercourse. Approximately 73% of all music videos contain sexual content, with the highest percentages in Hip-Hop and R&B. For video games rated “teen,” over 30% include… Read More »Not a Hint: Living Pure in a Sexual Culture
“Dating is probably the most important aspect of a single person’s life.” -quote by Author Linda Sunshine Whether or not you agree with Ms. Sunshine’s statement, no one can deny that single people have dating on the brain. Consider the number of books about dating, love, and romance on the… Read More »10 Terrific Nonfiction Books On Dating For Christian Teens
Ever been the only “sober” person in a digital party? It’s not all that different from being the only sober person at a wedding reception. Everyone around you is blitzed and they’re getting loud and they think they’re funny but they’re too drunk to realize how stupid they sound and… Read More »The Magic of Digital Minimalism: See What Happens When You Put Down Your Phone
Ready for some honesty? I dread inviting people to church. Just the thought of approaching a friend with an invitation to worship knots my stomach in highly unpleasant ways—so much that I questioned whether I was really the best person to write about how to invite someone to church. And… Read More »How to Invite Someone to Church—Without Being Weird
I’ve been writing for young people of faith for several years, which means I’ve done a lot of reading up on topics relevant to the Christian teen life. And while some issues come and go, one topic that never falls out of the loop is dating. How far is too… Read More »The Ultimate Teen’s Guide to Christian Dating: Your Top 20 Questions Answered
Everybody’s doing it. I don’t want to be the oddball. You might not admit it out loud, but it’s in the back of your mind whenever you encounter pressure to do something. And it doesn’t even have to be something sinful. Everybody’s dating…going on the school ski trip…signing up for basketball…getting… Read More »“Everybody’s Doing It!” How to Overcome The Lie Behind Peer Pressure
“Is it okay to live with my boyfriend? We’re planning on getting married anyway.“ Statistics show a staggering 70% of marriages begin with cohabition while anywhere from 50-65% of Americans believe living together before marriage will improve the likelihood of staying together in the long run. But is this true?… Read More »Is it Actually Wrong to Live Together Before Marriage?