How Foster Care Shapes Our Understanding of God’s Love
“Mom, I met a new girl at school today at the library. She has a foster family. What does that mean?” What a great day to open … Read More
Teaching Your Girl that Words Matter, Choose Wisely
Having the last word, the hot take, or the good comeback seemingly drives our communication these days, especially online. Society elevates the one who can render another … Read More
The Endless Benefits of Serving Others
Throughout my tenure as a volunteer working with girls, and now as a leader of volunteers who work with girls, one area remains constant: Girls love service. … Read More
Re-Training the ‘Must be Nice’ Reaction into Positive Words
Envy. Jealousy. These patterns of your girl’s heart can idle veiled under the surface for quite some time before they begin to cause the forward signs of … Read More
Why Affirming Her Identity during Adolescence is Critical
We all know there are “five love languages”—words of affirmation, quality time, tangible gifts, physical touch, and acts of service. These are the ways we, as humans, … Read More
For a Christian Girl, Ambition Should be Selfless
Ambition. It’s a driving force behind the world’s most successful people. From CEOs to celebrities, influencers to scholarship winners. While ambition can motivate young women to do … Read More
Talking to Your Girl about Politics & A Biblical Worldview
It’s political primary season! In the United States, we’ve already been seeing political ads with candidates on the various campaign trails. Your girl and her friends might … Read More
What it Looks Like for Her to Extend Grace to Herself
Merriam Webster defines compassion as “a sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” Compassion motivates people to go out of their way … Read More
When Grief Hangs On Long After the Funeral
Grief. It looks different for every person, but more so for children. The initial shock and tears after the death of a close family member are expected, … Read More
In Grief, Your Girl Needs Consistent Compassion
Grief. It looks different for every person, but more so for children. The initial shock and tears after the death of a close family member are expected, … Read More
Whether in Need or Giving Care: Your Girl’s Friend Connection
When a girl is experiencing common mental health struggles, like anxiety and depression, she will often confide in a friend. That means that even if your girl … Read More
Raising Godly Girls Podcast Episode 048 — Teaching a Whole Life Biblical Worldview with John Stonestreet (The Colson Center)
Raising Godly Girls Podcast Episode 048 Teaching a Whole Life Biblical Worldview with John Stonestreet (The Colson Center) Join us on this weekend edition of the Raising … Read More