When we picture the life of a highly attractive woman, it's easy for our minds to leap straight to privilege, doors opening effortlessly, and a social world of constant affirmation. After all, beauty is celebrated everywhere—on magazine covers, in social media likes, and with the admiration of strangers. But slow down for a moment and [...]
You’ll never see “daddy issues” posted on someone’s dating profile or stitched on a cozy throw pillow. But take a closer look at the heartaches playing out in women’s lives—failed relationships, trust struggles, a deep ache for love that just won’t go away—and you’ll often find that phrase quietly haunting the background. “Daddy issues” may [...]
At some point, almost everyone wonders: “How do I know if I’ve found the right one to marry?” For Christians especially, this question carries weight. With most first marriages ending in divorce hovering between 40% and 50% in the U.S., the stakes couldn’t feel higher. You want a partner for life, not just a great [...]
You’re in love. The chemistry is electric. The feelings can sweep you off your feet—sometimes literally. But somewhere in the back of your mind (and often right out front in your heart), you’re left wondering: how far is too far? How do you set healthy, Christ-centered boundaries around sex and intimacy while dating? And does [...]
Waiting until marriage to have sex isn’t exactly trending these days, even in the church. If you feel like you’re swimming upstream by wanting to honor God’s plan for sex, you’re right: the current is strong, the pressure is real, and if you’re dating and still waiting, you’re officially in the minority. But here’s the [...]
The moment your teen starts talking about dating—maybe nervously, maybe with excitement, maybe even in secret—your heart does a little flip. Suddenly, the little one you tucked in at night is stepping into a world full of new joys and real risks. Teen dating today can be complicated and intimidating for parents who want to [...]
You’ve seen it everywhere—phones up, faces down, the click of a selfie or the swirl of scrolling through another feed. For most teens today, social media isn’t just a distraction; it’s woven into the fabric of everyday life. A place to share, connect, and belong. But there’s more to this digital story. Beneath the surface, [...]
If you’re parenting a tough teen right now, take a deep breath—you are definitely not alone. From slammed doors to eye rolls that could peel wallpaper, from explosive arguments to silent standoffs, raising a teenager can leave even the strongest Christian parents feeling exhausted and utterly inadequate. Maybe you’re feeling the sting of disrespect or [...]
There’s always been a gap—sometimes a canyon—between teenagers and parents. But in this era of social media, 24/7 connectivity, academic pressures, and an uncertain world, teens are facing emotional and psychological battles that are far deeper than most adults realize. Parents may remember the confusion of adolescence, but what many teens are experiencing now goes [...]
“Let go and let God” rolls off the tongue so easily, but actually doing it? That’s a whole different story. If you’re like most people (me included!), letting go of what you desperately want to fix, keep, or control feels about as natural as walking on water. Yet, over and over, life presses us with [...]
