“I shouldn’t be feeling this way! What’s wrong with me?! I’m a Christian! I have victory! I’m supposed to have joy and peace! Why do I feel these things?! I’m such a terrible Christian!” Through your internal monologue, you berate and scold yourself as you struggle with negative thoughts. Rather than being guilted into action, however, you … More Why You Need to Stop Feeling Guilty About How You Feel
Fitness means more muscles and marathons. Here’s why you, as a disciple of Christ, should care. … More 5 Ways Fitness Helps You to Be More Faithful
Have you ever wondered why God gave us sexuality but then didn’t give us any real practical ways to be able to control it? … More Sex and Relationship Advice from the Song of Solomon
God wisdom trumps pop psychology. Every time. … More Discipline is Love: What the Bible says About Correcting Our Children
There was laughter and I was not a part of it. From my lonely vantage point, I gazed wistfully at the happy pair. They were obviously enjoying each other’s company. The smiles were large and abundant on every face and you could practically feel the warmth radiating from them. The older woman laughed and smiled, … More The Minister’s Wife Is Human Too
I had wanted to spend time reading the Bible to my son every day, but I found that he wouldn’t sit still for long enough. With this method of reading the Bible he sits and reads with me for up to 20 minutes at a time. That might not seem like a long time, but … More Little Baby Bible Steps: Reading the Bible [6-12 Month Old]
I have such hope for the next generation of the church. Millenials, despite what anyone says, have a lot to offer. Like Sarah says, “[they] are capable, [they] are smart, and [they] are worthy of being strong and active in the church.” Let me introduce you to one particular millennial girl with a great vision … More There’s a Place in the Church for the Millennial Girl [Sarah Smith]
“You see this rose?” the teacher said, holding up a large, crimson rose, “Isn’t it beautiful?” All agreed. “Now I’m going to pass it around.” The teacher passed the rose around and everyone looked at it. “Do you see now how the petals are slightly bruised? Is it still beautiful?” All said it was. “What if … More Am I Too Broken to Be Loved? [The Truth About Virginity Lost]
Dating. It’s a time of wondering, wanting, waiting, and wishing. A time of learning another person, but still being two separate people. A time where you prepare to be one. Dating is difficult – and the way that dating is done in modern society makes it harder. It causes confusion for the one trying to … More Pure and Prepared [4 Things You’ll Be Glad You Did While Dating]
“You’re so good. You wouldn’t understand.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had people say this kind of thing to me. And I guess I can understand why. I have always been the kind of girl that had every outward appearance of piety. Being a preacher’s kid, a minister’s girlfriend, a missionary’s wife, … More Good Girls Struggle in Secret [How Shame and Silence Are Keeping Us in Sin]
Her Life, His Way 