Do you struggle to believe that God has completely forgiven you? Yeah, me too. The fact that God has forgiven us eternally is absolutely mind-boggling. (It is especially hard to accept when we feel guilty and weakened by sin.) I have to remind myself of this truth that I am forgiven every day. Every moment. …
It’s not easy being a girl. The way our society works, certain personal experiences, and how media portrays us tend to make us feel more like products than children of God. We might have the head knowledge that we are made in God’s image and He can use us in His glorious plan, but looking …
Do you believe that you are worthy of care? So many of us young women feel guilty when we take the time to drink water, exercise, sleep, or eat. We wonder if we’re being selfish. Why? Because we think that we can neglect our own bodies, minds, and souls, as long as we’re doing something …
Life is hard. Anyone who has lived knows this. I never watched the TV series 13 Reasons Why, but I had enough friends fill me in on it. To summarize the story in the simplest terms, a teenaged girl writes down thirteen reasons why she will commit suicide. Today, I want to do the opposite. …
Have you ever felt insecure about your salvation? As if your weakness stands between you and God, shaking the foundation of your trust in Him? Life’s challenges can often leave us feeling like we don’t have enough faith to even make it through the day. Being faithful is difficult, but thankfully our salvation isn’t up …
The world offers no lack of advice. When we need guidance, we can turn to self-help books on nearly any subject. We can find YouTube videos, blog posts, TedTalks, and tweets full of advice. Sometimes this advice is contradictory. Other times, it is simply wrong. As Christians, we are called to be wise. In this …
My heart beat faster. Little beads of sweat dampened my hands. What would I say? What would people think of me? What if they didn’t actually like me? These thoughts plagued me at every social event. Even during casual conversations, anxiety surfaced. I just wanted to be loved and accepted. I wanted validation. Does Self-Love …
Have you ever been crippled by doubt? Has doubt stolen your sleep, your passion, and your joy, leaving you desperate? Doubt can tear apart our thoughts with uncertainty. It can make us question our best source of comfort. The result is that we separate ourselves from God and others, choosing to suffer alone. I too …
Have you ever felt stuck in fearful thought patterns or a sinful lifestyle? Think of a kitten stuck in a tree. It’s terrifying and she wants to be safely back on the ground. Like this kitten, many girls are captive to Satan’s lies. They are scared and stuck. It seems like God is far away …
Believe in Yourself? “I don’t know what I should do. Maybe I’m just really awful at writing?” The girl sighed as she flopped down onto the sofa. “What are you talking about? You’re an amazing writer! You just need to have more self-esteem.” The girl arched her eyebrows at her friend, “What do you mean …