When we feel broken, we live in a way that invites others to throw stones at us. But a girl who knows who she is according to God’s Word and understands that she has value because the God of the universe created her and proclaims His love for her will guard herself against damage.
Yearly Archive:: 2011
“Boy-Crazy Girl” Video Shoot
I was trapped in a perpetual cycle of neediness, disappointment, and pain. That’s why, at the age of twenty-six, I prayed a crazy prayer. If I’d have known how
Forgiving Our Parents
Here’s a news flash: Parents aren’t perfect.
But I’m not interested in creating a forum for us to vent all of the ways our parents have messed up. I am interested in highlighting an important truth about the way we relate to our parents—it’s our responsibility to forgive them.
Thoughts On Suicide From One Of Its Victims
In yesterday’s post, eighteen-year-old senior, Will Jaggers opened up about the impact of his father’s suicide, fifteen years ago. Check out the second half of his interview here. (Note: Pay close attention to where Will finds hope.)
From Tragic Loss To Fully Rooted Faith
Many of you responded last month to our interview with Kim Jaggers, whose husband committed suicide fifteen years ago. This month, Kim’s son Will opens up to us about how his dad’s suicide impacted his life.
9-11, Old Blue Jeans, And Some Thread
This Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of 9-11. Not that it’s something we’re all looking forward to. Still, I wanted to take advantage of the anniversary to share an incredible story about a young teenager, Vanessa, who made a difference in the days after 9-11.
I’m Committed To Purity Until . . .
I’ve noticed something lately among the young women we hear from here on the blog. Many of you are committed to purity—meaning you’re willing to wait on God’s timing for love, romance, and physical intimacy. That is until you’re tested and then it seems, all too often, those plans for purity fly right out the window.
Eight Reasons Not to Worry
At a recent girls’ ministry forum I attended, someone asked a pair of psychologists what problems they see young women dealing with the most often in their clinic. I expected to hear horror stories of sexual abuse, eating disorders, or thoughts of suicide. Instead, the psychologists looked at each other and said together, “Anxiety.”
Looking For Work? Ever Considered This Job?
Did you work a summer job this year? Are you looking for one now? I know this probably isn’t what you had in mind, but did you know that GOD is looking for workers? Well . . . worshipers, actually!
How Was Our World Made?
The reality is that evolution is not a proven fact, but in order to stand up for what you believe in in your science classrooms this school year, you do need to know what the facts are