Andrea Alley

Andrea Alley

Andrea is a graduate of Bethel’s School of Ministry and serves on the writing team for Moral Revolution. She is passionate about seeing the church carry joyful hope and expectation in every area of life. Her heart is to equip the next generation as strong leaders who steward their lives well and positively influence society.
  • Joined: September 17, 2024
  • Articles: 6

Let’s Get Practical: 8 Tips for Walking Out Purity

Let's Get Practical: 8 Tips for Walking Out Purity - tips for purity

I've sat in the front row of really inspirational church services, staring at the speaker thinking, "Yes. This is it. I will never be the same after this message. My life is changed forever." I've also woken up the next day, been hit with the normalcy and routine of life and thought, "Wait, what did that speaker say at church yesterday?"

We can have all the inspiration in the world pointing us to a life of purity, but without practical ways to walk it out, inspiration fades and we can often find ourselves in the same cycles. So in this post, we are about to get really practical.

When You’re “Just Friends,” But You’re Not

When You're “Just Friends,” But You're Not - relationships

I remember sitting under a starry night sky, surrounded by beautiful trees when a handsome friend of mine started asking me questions about my life. It was charmingly romantic, except it wasn’t because he had a girlfriend. I knew this about him, but I didn’t think there was any harm in just talking to him. 

10 Ways to Not Hate Being Single

10 Ways to Not Hate Being Single - singleness

It’s not always easy being single: third wheeling it at the movies, persevering through some awkward dates, and scrambling for a good answer when well-meaning friends and family members ask if you’ve met anyone “special” yet. Although it has its fair share of uncomfortable situations and weekend nights sitting on the couch in pajamas, being single does not have to be the time in your life you barely get through.

How To Move On

How To Move On - dating

“He’s just not that into you.” “She said she just sees us as friends.”  “We’re going in different directions in life.” “He wasn’t interested.” “She didn’t see a future with us.” “He wanted kids, and I didn’t.” “She’s interested in…

Breaking Up With the Timeline

Breaking Up With the Timeline - singleness

About three years ago, I stood at the altar, pink bridesmaid dress, curled hair and bouquet of pink and white roses. My friend since high school stood next to me, same dress, shiny wedding ring on her left hand. We…