“Choose for yourselves today whomever you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” -Joshua 24:15
Purity, friendships, dating, self-control, sharing your faith—issues relevant to the teen life. This is your time to define who you are.
Years ago, I wrote an article about the trend of self-objectification (the mental state of worrying about your physical appearance). In it, I listed some ways to overcome this trend in yourself, such as seeing through the lies in the media and remembering that your body is God’s gift to… Read More »More Than a Body: Stop Judging Others By Appearances
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
The Cost of Following Christ: Part 2 Most Christian teens know what it’s like to be the odd man in a group where everyone else seemingly does what they want with little consequence. As discussed in my last post about the cost of following Christ (Feeling Left Out? Remember This… Read More »Facing Persecution: Are You Ready to Pay the Highest Price?
The Cost of Following Christ, Part 1 You’re a Christian who wants to follow God’s commands. Really, you do. You study the Bible, you go to church, you pray. You try not to swear, lie, cheat, or commit adultery . . . Then you look at your unbelieving friends (or… Read More »Feeling Left Out? Remember This When Sin Looks Attractive
Have you ever paused to consider the enormous role fashion plays in your life? I’m willing to bet you didn’t just roll out of bed this morning and grab the first top and jeans you saw. Or maybe you did, but only because you spent some time last night sorting… Read More »Clothed In Christ: A Christian Girl’s Perspective on Fashion
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