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Are you Miss Fix-It? | Articles

article | August 17, 2010

During my junior year of high school, I got really stressed out. So much so that my parents thought it would be wise for me to see a counselor. That counselor didn't uncover some deep dark secret or a hidden wound from …

When Your Purity Ring Gets Tarnished | Articles

article | May 27, 2020

To the girl who’s gone too far, I know you’re out there. Sometimes you write to us, asking what to do next, but mostly you stay silent, afraid that if we knew you struggled with sin we’d think less of you. Lean …

Is God Mad at Me? | Articles

article | June 26, 2014

the·ol·o·gy noun : the study of God We study God through His Word each Thursday on the blog. Our goal is to present the truth of God in a way you can digest and apply. This week we will look at what …

Should Christians befriend non-Christians? | Articles

article | August 17, 2009

I love it when the blog starts to buzz. We've just started our conversation on friendship, but already many of you are wondering, "Is it okay to be friends with (fill in the blank)?" or "should I stop being friends with someone …

Should I Like This Guy? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself | Articles

article | April 9, 2015

A lovely fifteen-year-old friend of mine recently asked me, “Is there a godly way to like a guy?” What a great question! This smart girl is thinking through her decisions and not just following wherever her emotions lead her. I love that. …

The Essence of Femininity: A Personal Perspective | Articles

article | June 16, 2015

Feminists are dedicated to the proposition that the difference between men and women is a matter of mere biology. The rest of us recognize a far deeper reality, one that meets us on an altogether different plane from mere anatomical distinctions. It …

How to Pray When Someone You Love Is Stuck in Sin | Articles

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article | March 25, 2015

One reader recently asked this hard question . . . “Can you write about how to pray for someone (like a dad or brother) struggling with sin?” I can read between those lines. That question wasn’t hypothetical. It wasn’t based on something …

A 4-Day Bible Reading Guide to Inexpressible Joy | Articles

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article | September 24, 2020

Editor’s Note: This post is the fourth of five blogs in a special series, Secrets of a Joyful Leader. Download the PDF Has joy become a socially-distanced friend with whom you need to become reacquainted? I wouldn’t be surprised if your joy-meter …

To the Girl Who’s Had an Abortion | Articles

article | September 29, 2016

I can't stop thinking about you. I know you're sitting beside me at church, standing behind the checkout counter when I buy groceries, and reading this blog. I also know that you don't want me to know that you've had an abortion. …

Filters Must Fall to Reach Teen Girls | Articles

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article | January 30, 2020

Silence. I am greeted once again with silence. A teenage girl has been dragged to my office by her momma and is sitting across from me with no words to say. No emotion to be found. Eye rolls in abundance. As a …