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.
When I was single, I read every book I could find on Christian teen dating advice. Love & Respect, Boundaries in Dating, The Five Love Languages, the no-longer-in-print I Kissed Dating Goodbye … And my dating life was still a mess. Looking back now, I’m embarrassed by some of the… Read More »Christian Teen Dating Advice: 9 Things I Wish I’d Known
So you have a friend living in sin? This is an uncomfortable problem for us Christians because, let’s face it, none of us are perfect. If I call out my friend on her crude language, she might point out that my gossip habit is just as un-Christian. And she would… Read More »Love or Hypocrisy: Should I Confront a Friend Who Sins?
Part 2 In Part 1: What’s the Big Deal About Christian Girls and Modesty, we talked about the importance of modesty, particularly for Christian women, and it all boiled down to intent: What do you want the world to know about you? This is your chance to be an influencer—to… Read More »5 Practical Steps to a Stylish, Modest Wardrobe
Have you ever looked back on a moment in your life and suddenly realized you messed up? Bombed it, dropped the ball, missed the mark, bit the dust, went down like a lead balloon . . . you know, completely failed? Let me tell you about one of mine. If… Read More »Sharing Your Faith: A Story of Hope After Failure
“Speak the truth in love.” This phrase—derived from Ephesians 4:15 and frequently tossed around by evangelical Christians—has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Truth. Love. Two things Jesus followers hold in high regard. By its simplest explanation, speaking the truth in love means encouraging someone to grow in Christ.… Read More »Speak the Truth in Love: A How-To From the Garden
Do you trust God to write your love story? Ever tried to write it yourself? Sometimes it doesn’t go according to plan. When I was a teen, singer Rebecca St. James was every Christian girl’s role model for pure singlehood. She even had a song about her commitment to her… Read More »Author vs. Protagonist: Trust God To Write Your Love Story