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.
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, but 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
Here it is, another old blogger preaching to young Christians about purity. Blah, blah, blah, we’ve heard it all before. Why do you think purity is such a hot topic in the Christian world? Is it because wearing white on your wedding day and saving yourself for your wedding night… Read More »The Right Reason for Purity: Do You Know What It Is?
Young Woman, you are worth more than you ask for. When Roe vs. Wade—the infamous ruling that made abortion legal in the United States—was overturned in June 2022, you probably felt like women’s rights took a giant step backward. Now, as abortion rights continue to wax and wane, you might… Read More »Dear Young Woman, Abortion is the Wrong Right to Fight For
Have you been on Facebook lately? YouTube? Instagram? TikTok? Rare is the teen (or adult, for that matter) who hasn’t visited any type of social media in the past twenty-four hours. For some the question is not if but how often. (If that sounds like you, see my post 8… Read More »5 Terrific Reasons Why Christian Teens Should Read Fiction