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Why Rules Aren’t Enough to Keep You Pure | Articles

article | October 20, 2016

Recently I heard from a girl who was struggling to remain pure. She had just started dating a guy long distance. After her first weekend visit, she wrote: The physical temptation is so real. Even the smallest thing will set off a …

Releasing the Pressure Valve of Perfectionism | Articles

article | April 20, 2016

My name is Samantha, and I'm a chronic perfectionist. per·fec·tion·ist noun Definition: a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection. My standards are high, and my mind is hypercritical. I appreciate precision and thoroughly thought-out, well-executed plans. I hate …

Crushing the Weight of Loneliness | Articles

article | January 10, 2017

As I write to you, it’s still Christmastime. I’m nestled in my armchair in front of the fireplace and next to our tree, shining with its lights and silver ornaments. I’ve got coffee to sip and Christmas music playing, and I just …

A Beautiful Knowing | Articles

article | September 26, 2017

We’re shaking things up a bit round here on the Lies blog. Instead of blog posts, we’ll be leading you through an online Bible study for the next two weeks. The study comes from Erin’s books, A Beautiful Story and Beautiful Encounters. …

Is Sin Stunting Your Ministry Growth? | Articles

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article | September 30, 2019

It happens often as leaders. Someone sits across the table from us, tears puddling in their eyes as they stammer out a heartfelt confession of sin. Because we are broken people traversing a broken planet, there is no shortage of sin. Sin …

10 Lies We’ve Been Told About Womanhood | Articles

article | May 23, 2017

I was totally taken off guard by Lacy’s blatant attacks on my beliefs. Apparently she had heard about my perspectives and beliefs on God’s design for women, and she was not impressed. She was annoyed. She was offended. During our back and …

Your Go-To Guide in the Fight for Purity | Articles

article | December 15, 2014

I recently received an email from a girl asking me to send her Bible verses on the topic of purity. She said she vaguely knew that the Bible promoted purity and holiness, but she wasn't exactly sure where to find the passages. …

One Verse at a Time: My Journey through Philippians | Articles

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article | May 16, 2016

At True Woman '14, thousands of women sat in perfect silence as Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth spent more than thirty minutes quoting from memory a beautifully arranged collection of passages from all over the Scriptures. The power of the Living Word was palpable …

The Bare Facts: Is It Too Late For Me? | Articles

article | November 28, 2011

In a series of recent posts, we've been answering your questions about sex, love, and intimacy. This week, I want to write about an important question that may not apply to all of you, but that doesn't mean it's not important. Listen …

The Bare Facts: Why Are God And the Bible So Negative About Sex? | Articles

article | November 8, 2011

Yesterday we launched a series on the subject of sex. Our goal is to tackle your tough questions armed with God's Word! One question I've often wondered is, why is God so negative about sex? You wanna know the answer? He isn't! …