Am I Attracted?
In this blogpost, we’re going to talk about an issue I’m passionate about. We’re going to talk about… DATING (eeeek!) I know, it can be weird, it can be a touchy subject, and Christians have all kinds of ideas and…
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For Her Eyes Only
THE PROBLEM Our society seems to dictate that men pursue women and not the other way around. This can create a pretty powerless culture for the girls. Furthermore, if the girl wants to be a virtuous woman, then she must…
9 Principles for Healthy Confrontation
When Jesus walked the earth, He had a few advantages over us. Minor things like He never sinned, for instance, so He never had to worry about hypocritically pointing out faults in others while neglecting His own. He was also…
The Redemption of Men
I remember when a man pummelled a woman’s head with the heaviest part of a telephone receiver in a phone box outside of Liverpool station. I remember getting out of my car down the street, screaming from a distance to…
How to Not Treat Your Boyfriend Like a Husband
(Or Your Girlfriend Like a Wife) There I sat in the middle of class letting my mind drift away into thoughts about him. Mr. Dreamy. We’d had such great conversations in the hallway. He was so funny, and he loved…
Breaking Up With the Timeline
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…
This Is My Yes
Ten years ago, I walked down the aisle in my white wedding dress toward the man who is now my husband, Ben. I stood across from him looking into his eyes and made a vow to honor him as my…
Insecurity, Pride and Past Relationship Failures
When I recall my previous relationships, I cringe because I was so immature in the way I communicated and processed my feelings. I would project my feelings and issues onto the guy I was dating, leaving me with little-to-no responsibility…
Date A Man Long Enough
In the book Song of Songs, the woman says to her lover, “Your name is like purified oil.” In the Hebrew language, the word for name is best translated to be etched. In this day, a name was much more than what people would call you. A name was…
Pt. 2: Overthinking A Simple Encounter
In the first part of this series, we discovered that sex may not be what we think it is. Or at least, we might not be thinking about it in a healthy way. So many of us are looking…
11 Questions to Ask Before You Start Dating
AM I READY TO DATE? “What are the things I can go after now as a single to prepare me for marriage? What do I need to be looking for in a future spouse?” We sat down as a team for…
The Psychology of Abstinence
Abstinence is about more than just saving yourself for marriage or protecting yourself from a STD, or unplanned pregnancy. It’s not some old-fashioned religious idea either. Abstinence is a way of life. It’s a choice that teaches self-control and self…