Resources by Topic Relationships, Friendships & Mentoring

Why Do Girls Always Ask, "Is He Cute?"

There are better questions than, “Is he cute?”

5 Things I've Learned from My Unbelieving Friends

I love Jesus in a crazy-all-of-my-heart kind of way. One of my best friends is an atheist. Here's what I’m learning from that friendship.

A Godly Girl's Guide to Fighting

Ever wonder how you should confront a friend? God gives us some very specific instructions.

More Than a Misfit

Maybe you view that girl at youth group the one with the lip ring as a misfit. Or maybe you view that girl without piercings as a misfit.

She Wants to Be Like You

I've realized how important it is for me, as an older person, to be careful of the things I do around younger people.

Take the Sunshine with You to Work

If you are in a negative communication climate at work, God may use you to change the climate.

Does He Inconvenience Himself For You?

God has used this little llama to teach me something about submission and about the inconvenience of love.

Best Of: Looking For "The One"

The idea that there's one person out there for us is certainly a romantic one. But I'm not sure it's biblical.

Best Of: What Is True Friendship?

What makes a good friend? I challenge you to focus more on being a friend than having the right friends.

From the Archives: But What About Stepdads?

We hope you're making plans to bless your dad this coming Sunday, but we recognize that for some of you, Father's Day is ... complicated.

Four Friends Every Girl Needs

Should we accept being lonely or do something about it? I vote for option B.

Do I Have To Tell?

Bringing your sins out of the darkness and into the light is the best way to loosen their grip on your life.

The Instruction of a Father

Discover the twelve lasting lessons that Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth learned as a young girl from her father.

Donna Otto's Mottos

Poignant quotes to live by from Donna Otto that will make you think, and will make you a success if you will live by them!

I Need a Boyfriend

Whether or not the guys around you see your value or confirm your worth or beauty, God does.

When You Don't Have a Valentine

If you're struggling with feelings of loss, anxiety, loneliness, or frustration this Valentine's Day, this post is for you.

Are Crushes Okay?

There is one question that has been asked on this blog more than any other—are crushes okay?

Friends with Benefits Scientifically Impossible

Whether you like it or not or believe it or not, you get "addicted" and "bonded" to the people you have sex with.

Why Reconciliation Really Matters

When we ignore the needs of those around us, it limits God's response to us when we are in need.

Ten Tips for a Good Breakup

Breakups hurt. Let me rephrase that. Breakups really, really hurt.

Does Twilight Lead to an Unholy Fantasy Life?

Many of you have written about how difficult it is to wait on God's timing for romance.

Twilight—Does It Have the Power to Desensitize Us?

There are several reasons why I think Twilight is an unwise media choice.

More Biblical Guidelines for Dealing with Stepparents

I presented three biblical guidelines for dealing with stepparents.Here are three more principles straight from God's Word.

How to Confront a Friend, Part 2

There's gobs of evidence in Scripture that how we approach our friends with their sin is of great consequence to God and to our relationships.

How to Confront a Friend

If confrontation is necessary, how should we proceed?

Be a Mentor

There are unique lessons to be learned by women who have already walked the miles you have not.

Get a Mentor

If you don't yet have a mentor, please consider this blog post a call to action.

Should Christians befriend non-Christians?

Jesus calls this particular friendship principle being salt and light.

Can Guys and Girls Be Just Friends?

I can't say all girl/guy friendships are a great idea, and I can't say that they're all a mistake.

A Friendship Check-up

Before we dig in too deep to this topic, I want us to take a quick friendship check-up.