When “Giving Grace” is Actually Rooted in Making Excuses
“Give yourself grace” has become a more mainstream term over the past few years. Popping up everywhere from book covers to social media memes, the self-kindness mantra … Read More
Encourage Conformity to God Rather Than the Crowd
Wanting to be a part of a group is a natural desire for many. But what happens if your girl is drawn to the wrong crowd? She … Read More
Transform an Overwhelmed Girl into a Resilient Girl
Today’s girls are experiencing a laundry list of difficulties that will shape their outlook on the world for a lifetime. If viewed without whole trust in God, … Read More
When Your Girl Falls Away, Pray for the Lord to Bring Her Home
A profound line in an old hymn says, “Bind my wandering heart to Thee.” Did you know that at our core, we all have hearts bent on … Read More
God Gave Your Girl Authority to Conquer the Obstacles of Life
Say “authority”, and your girl probably thinks about your parental authority over her—that her parents are in charge. Authority, in is a word, meaning “control.” But beyond … Read More
Family Routine Changes Begin in the Smallest Things
Studies show adding small new behaviors to existing ones makes way for big habitual change. For example, if your family watches TV nightly, but each of you … Read More
When She’s Guided by God’s Will, She’s not Swayed by Circumstance
It’s common for young believers to express doubt in times of difficult circumstance. In fact, a recent Barna study cites “God allowing bad things to happen” as … Read More
Forgiveness: A Key to Shifting from Shame to Redemption
Is your girl growing up in a faith culture of redemption or shame? Young Christians often view the faith as a list of “do’s and don’ts”—all rules, … Read More
When Public Conversation Declines, Teach Her to Rise Above
Today’s world seems fraught with unkind words from cable news to online conversations. This decline in civility can be confusing to your girl. Uncharitable words and inconsiderate … Read More
What Extending Grace Means to a Godly Girl
You’ve gotten your girl to open up to you. Great! But wait? What she said isn’t sitting right with you. Perhaps her actions aren’t ideal, even problematic. … Read More
How to Approach the Topic of Addiction
The word “addicted” these days has casual meanings, like “I’m addicted to tacos; they’re literally my favorite thing in the world!” But for those who struggle with … Read More
Once She Finds Her Voice, She is Free to Proclaim the Gospel
Does your girl often utter the phrase “I don’t know?” Whether you’re asking what she wants for dinner, her thoughts on the new movie, or why she … Read More