When God Calls You to Something "Small"
It's awesome when our faith propels us to make giant leaps, but sometimes the harder steps to take are the small ones.
From the Archives: Is It Okay to Date …
One of you recently asked, "Is it okay to date just for fun?" In a word—yes. That being said, I think there is a more important question we should be asking.
Ripping Off the Labels Stitched onto Our Hearts
The trouble with labels is we tend to believe them. In fact, we obsess over them. Eventually they cover over who we really are.
Summer Book Club: My Top 2 Beauty Secrets
In celebration of the conclusion of our summer book club, I'm sharing my top two beauty secrets.
Boost Your Trust in God Today
Human beings have struggled to trust their Creator ever since the beginning. But it is possible to trust God more. Here are five ways.
Summer Book Club: Why You Can’t Figure It …
If you've ever been frustrated because you don't have it all figured out, this post is for you.
Summer Book Club: Submission and Stinky Socks
Does "submission" make you want to turn up your nose like you've just smelled a stinky sock? Here are three reasons to change your disposition toward submission
5 Ways to Stop Staring at Your Bible …
Personal devotion times don't have to feel frustrating! Here are five tools to help you get the most out of your time with God.
Summer Book Club: Declaring Random Acts of Kindness …
Why should you be kind when you'd rather be snarky? Why should you go out of your way to do something benevolent for others? The answer may surprise you.
6 Reasons to Guard Your Eyes
Six reasons why porn is a big deal.
Summer Book Club: 3 Things You Need to …
Whether you're flipping burgers or running for president, here's what you need to know about God and work.
What Is Magic Mike Stripping Us Of?
I’m sending up a warning flare! Find out what’s making me want to stand up and fight for your hearts.
Help for Making Hard Decisions
Are you trying to make a decision that honors God? Are you stuck and stressed and so not sure what to do? Help is on the way.
Summer Book Club: What Kind of Old Woman …
Are you a part of our summer book club? This week we're taking a look at how to become women of honor.
Summer Book Club: 3 Ways to Think Right
This week in the LYWB Summer Book Club, we’re learning how to think right. Here's how.
The Perfect Summer Internship
Summer is great—swimming, fireworks, BBQs, telling the alarm clock to take a hike.
3 Epic Reasons to Encourage Others
Your encouragement is someone's lifeline today. Who do you know who could use a good dose of encouragement right about now?
Should I Have a Sad Face During Communion?
The communion tray gets passed and you look around you. Everyone seems so sad faced. Is this what Jesus had in mind?
What's the Purpose of a Wedding?
The purpose of a wedding isn't to knock people's socks off. It isn't meant to be the culmination of my fairy tale dreams, either.
What to Do When Your Parents Don't Trust …
We've got five specific steps you can take to earn your parent's trust.
My Love-Hate Relationship with Social Media
Can you give your social media accounts two thumbs up, according to God's standards?
Breaking Your Approval Addiction
Are you addicted to praise? Here are three ways to break your approval addiction.
Should I Like This Guy? 3 Questions to …
Is there a godly way to like a guy? We think so! Here are three questions to help.
How to Pray When Someone You Love Is …
One reader recently asked this hard question . . . "Can you write about how to pray for someone (like a dad or brother) struggling with sin?"
When Your Heart Needs a Pep Talk
My heart is way too good at being sad. Bogged down. Bummed out. Frustrated, annoyed, wearied, and so done with everything.
Why Do Girls Always Ask, "Is He Cute?"
There are better questions than, “Is he cute?”
4 Signs Your God Is Too Small
God is big. Really, really big. But sometimes, we try to shrink Him. Here are four ways to know if your God is too small.
To Love Others, Do I Have to "Love …
Recently, two celebrity stories caught my eye. Both featured an A-list Hollywood starlet with a history of broken relationships. (I'll let you guess which ones.
I've Been Abused; Am I Still Pure?
In the wake of sexual abuse, Amy wrote these brave words . . . "We (those of us who have experienced severe sexual abuse) had no option to protect our purity."
Checking In with the 30-Day Challengers
I don't want to shift our focus to candy hearts and red roses before checking in with those of you who committed to starting the year by reading the Bible every