“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.
You and your best friend have known each other for years. You share a passion for mountain biking, you teased each other through first crushes, and you’re both serious about your faith. But lately, he’s been doing things with his girlfriend that you know don’t align with God’s plan for… Read More »Love or Hypocrisy: Should I Confront a Friend Who Sins?
In What’s the Big Deal About Christian Girls and Modesty, I talked about the importance of modesty for Christian girls and 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 reinforce your value… Read More »5 Practical Steps to a Stylish, Modest Wardrobe
Christian girls are constantly bombarded with messages preaching the importance of modesty—with the inability of males to control their thoughts cited as the number one reason why. “Girls in leggings and crop tops will ruin the integrity of the entire male population! “ That’s a bit of a stretch—and a… Read More »Christian Girls and Fashion: Why is Modesty Important?
Imagine you’re an alien from another planet and, by stroke of good fortune, you land at one of Earth’s many public libraries. You’ve never interacted with humans—particularly teens—before so you walk to the YA section and decide to do a little research. What might the books there lead you to… Read More »Draw Your Weapon: How to Develop Self-Control as a Teen
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
“Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 By its simplest explanation, “speaking the truth in love” means encouraging someone to grow in Christ. It means sharing his law and gospel and steering… Read More »Speak the Truth in Love: A How-To From the Garden