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.
Imagine this scenario for a second: Your best friend (who, by the way, is awful at choosing dating partners) asks you to lay out the most important qualities of a good boyfriend. What would you tell her? Witty. Likes to have fun. Attractive. Emotionally intelligent. Smart. Cooks for you. Good… Read More »3 Most Important Qualities of a Good Boyfriend for Christian Girls
You’ve probably been told it’s not okay to be judgmental, but the truth is, I’m a very judgmental person. I judge my clothing in the morning to see which tops and shoes will be the most appropriate for the weather. I judge my breakfast choices to pick the ones that… Read More »Is It Ever Okay To Be Judgmental?
Have you ever glanced around church on a Sunday morning and wondered, “Where are all the people my age?” If you’re a teen or twenty-something, the unfortunate answer is, among your generation, real Christian faith has become less and less popular. The reasons are long and varied, but for those… Read More »8 Ways to Encourage Your Friends In Their Faith
I didn’t want to cover this topic. In some circles, any disagreement with a person’s chosen identity or lifestyle is considered hate and the battle lines are instantly drawn. But as a Christian who believes that her identity is in Christ, I want to do the loving thing and address… Read More »How to Help a Friend Struggling With Gender Identity
In my last post, Be Grateful, Not Entitled: Serve Without Expecting Thanks, I encouraged Christian teens to adopt an attitude of selfless service, the kind that doesn’t require constant back-patting. You should always serve without expecting thanks in return. So this post might seem like a complete reversal of my… Read More »Teens & Gratitude: Why You Should Always Say Thank You
Ever been told you need to control your anger? Your day was going just fine until you saw the social media post from one of your classmates bashing your Christian beliefs. A friend confronts you about something he thinks you did wrong. Your sister used the last of the hot… Read More »How to Control Your Anger So Others Can’t Control You
Ever been to a chili cook-off? All the chefs bring the same item (chili) to the table but no two are ever exactly alike. Some are mild and tangy, some bitter and heavy, others so wickedly hot they’ll burn your throat. What you put into it determines the outcome. Marriage is… Read More »How to Prepare Yourself For Marriage Before You Find “The One”
Do your friends get a glimpse of the divine when they look at you—or are they turned off to God altogether? What does it mean to glorify God? Do you know what it looks like to let your life be a glimpse of God’s glory? (And isn’t it kind of… Read More »Let Your Life Be a Glimpse of God’s Glory