Rediscovering the Biblical Definition of Love — Covenant vs. Chemistry Our culture has built its entire understanding of love on one shaky foundation: feeling. We talk about love like it’s a spark, a connection, a rush of dopamine when the right person walks into the room. We say we “fell in love,” like it’s something…
How Self-Expression Reshapes Obedience We live in a world that preaches a clear gospel—it just isn’t the one Jesus preached. It’s the gospel of self.And it sounds like freedom.It promises empowerment, authenticity, and peace. It says things like: “Follow your heart.”“Speak your truth.”“Do what makes you happy.”“You can be anything you want to be.” But…
We don’t need more cool parents.We need more courageous ones. Every generation has its parenting trends. Some lean toward control. Others toward freedom. But right now, we’re living in the era of “gentle everything.” Gentle parenting. Gentle boundaries. Gentle accountability. And while empathy is biblical and needed, passivity is not. Too many Christian parents have…
– Jennifer Carr I heard something online the other day that really bothered me. The young woman said: “True feminists aren’t pushing purity culture or trying to slut-shame women. We understand that sexual liberation and sexual empowerment are essential for women’s health and safety. A society that teaches abstinence breeds violence against women. When we…
Let’s talk about the difference between craving and desire. Because they might look the same on the surface—but they come from very different places.One is rooted in wholeness.The other, in emptiness. And if we want to walk in holiness, freedom, and self-control, we need to know the difference. Craving: A Signal of Emptiness Craving shows…
For too long, the Church has talked about lust as if it’s a male problem with female consequences. We’ve taught young men to be vigilant and young women to be careful—because “boys are visual.” We’ve warned girls not to be stumbling blocks while warning boys not to lose control. We’ve wrapped modesty in fear, packaged…
Modesty Isn’t Just for Girls: A Word to Young Men About Honor and Holiness For too long, the conversation about modesty in the Church has been directed almost entirely at girls—what they wear, how they sit, what they post, how they “make others stumble.”But if modesty is a posture of the heart, then every believer…
There are few topics in the Church that come with as much baggage as modesty. For some, the word brings up images of dress codes and shame, youth group talks and oversized t-shirts at summer camp. For others, it feels outdated or even oppressive—a leftover from purity culture that did more harm than good. But…
For decades, the conversation around sex and boundaries in Christian circles has been reduced to a single question:“How far is too far?” It’s the question that echoed through youth group Q&As, summer camps, and dating devotionals. And most of us asked it with sincerity. We wanted to do the right thing. We wanted to honor…
Teenagers are asking questions about their bodies, their desires, and their identity long before most adults feel ready to answer. And in the absence of clear, grounded guidance, they turn to the loudest voices available—TikTok therapists, YouTube personalities, trending aesthetics, and sexualized content that shows up before they’ve even gone looking for it. They’re not…
For so long, many of us were taught to focus on our souls and ignore our bodies—as if discipleship was a spiritual endeavor only, and our physical selves were a distraction at best or a liability at worst. We were told to pursue holiness, but rarely taught how to live as holy humans—with hormones, hunger,…
by Jennifer Carr A Personal Confession: I Never Caught the Swiftie Bug I’ve never been a fan of Taylor Swift. Ever. From her very first single, I didn’t like listening to her voice. I’m not saying that to be cruel—it simply struck me as immature and pitchy. And her persona always came across as though…
You never wanted this day to come.But now it’s here. Maybe your teenager just found out they’re pregnant.Maybe your son got someone else’s daughter pregnant.Maybe they’re battling heartbreak, an STI scare, a reputation crisis—or just the soul-deep ache that comes from giving their body to someone who didn’t honor it. And you’re standing there, feeling…
How to parent through exposure and not panic. You didn’t think it would happen this soon.Or this easily.But one day, a browser history, a text thread, a pop-up ad—or a tearful confession—pulled the curtain back. Your child or teen has been exposed to pornography. It feels like a punch to the gut.Your mind races: What…
We don’t hand toddlers steak knives and expect them to figure it out.We don’t hand teenagers car keys and say, “Good luck, I trust you.” But somehow, many Christian parents hand over full, unfiltered access to the internet and call it “respecting privacy.” Let’s be clear: Your child’s brain is not wired to handle that…
As parents, we often feel the pressure to get it all right. Especially when it comes to conversations about sex, the body, and biblical boundaries, we want to say the perfect thing, give the clearest answers, and raise kids who never struggle the way we did. But the truth is—we’re not called to raise perfect…
You say it’s just for fun.That it keeps things exciting.That it “helps” your marriage or revives your desire. But here’s a harder question: What would your sex life look like without it? No porn.No explicit fiction.No fantasy scripts.No third-party stimulation of any kind. If the honest answer is: “We wouldn’t know how to connect,”or “I…
“I wish I had waited for my husband.He’s the only man who ever deserved my heart, my body, and my soul…And I didn’t wait for him.Some nights, that keeps me up.” I’ve heard some version of this confession more times than I can count.And every time, it comes from a place of deep love—and deep…
It was always about presence. We’ve heard it framed a thousand ways: “Don’t cross the line.”“Save yourself.”“Don’t mess up.” So we tried.We tried to be good.To be pure.To be worthy. And when we succeeded, we felt proud.And when we failed, we felt ruined. Because somewhere along the way, purity became a performance.A spiritual tightrope act.A…
“I love you. I’m not leaving. I’ll walk with you—even through this.” We all want to be ready for the conversation.You know the one.The moment your teen confesses something you didn’t expect—or weren’t prepared to hear. Maybe it’s about sex.Maybe it’s about identity.Maybe it’s about porn, pregnancy, shame, or questions they’ve been carrying alone for…
Maybe you didn’t wait for marriage to have sex. Maybe it was a decision you made in a moment.Maybe it was a relationship you thought would last.Maybe it wasn’t fully your choice at all.Maybe you were told it wouldn’t matter.Maybe you were told it would ruin you forever. Whatever your story, you’re here now—with a…
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