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.
“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?
When I first wrote book three of my short story series Seasons of Kane (check out my short story library), I wasn’t just new to writing fiction. I was new to the entire industry of teen literature, and as such my goals as an author were still very, well, nebulous. Write entertaining… Read More »Christian Dating: There Must Be More to It Than This!
Do you ever wonder if, once your earthly life with all its drama and excitement passes, heaven will be flat and boring? Such a viewpoint, while common, understandably makes it difficult to look forward to eternity. It reminds me of another conquest with an important “ever after.” A Comparison to Marriage… Read More »Look Forward to Eternity: The Best Is Yet To Come
Valentine’s Day—a holiday typically adored by swoony couples and loathed by singles everywhere. Where do you land on that spectrum? I didn’t date in high school. It was more a matter of circumstance than a conscious choice. In my circle of close friends—which included boys and girls in near equal… Read More »True Love on Valentine’s Day, No Matter Your Relationship Status
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the card aisles of drug stores everywhere are abloom in pinks and reds. Hallmark makes acknowledging our loved ones easy. Walk down the card aisle of any store and take your pick of sentimental cards for your boyfriend, niece, or sister; goofy… Read More »Happy Valentine’s Day To My Enemy, With Love
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
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
Popular culture wants you to think purity is outdated and irrelevant—an oppressive relic spilled over from the Elizabethan Era. “Forget purity. Follow your heart, be true to yourself, do what makes you feel like you.” The typical Christian response, however, would seem to support this tainted view of purity. Wearing… Read More »The Right Reason for Purity: It’s Not What You Think