“Emotional Chastity” Makes No Sense

Since joining The Culture Project, I have been part of numerous discussions regarding the concept of “emotional chastity.” The idea is simple: that the effects of what we say in conversation or the emotional motivations behind our actions (especially in the context of situations of flirting and conversations with the opposite sex) need to be…

Scientific Proof You’re Amazing

I am not a fan of science. Let’s get that out there now, so that nobody thinks I’m nerding out in this blog. I am also terrible at science. Mr. Byers, Mr. Acre, and Mr. Bright can attest to that thanks to my grades in chemistry, biology, and physics. This is not a blog revealing…

If You Don’t Use It, You Lose It.

There are some common phrases that I’ve heard in regards to pursuing a life of chastity. Some of them being:  “What if I’ve already had a past and made mistakes can I even pursue a life of chastity?”  “What if I mess up does that mean I have to start all over?” Let me start…

I Need Help

Have you ever said this out loud to another person? Have you ever looked at someone in the eye and said, “ I need help.” I’m not talking about those times we need someone to help carry groceries or open the door, I’m talking about those times when we are face to face with the…

You Are Loved

Have you ever felt like your life really doesn’t matter? Like it’s just a mindless maze? What’s the purpose to any of it anyway? This may very well be the way you feel or have felt at some point in your life. I too have felt lost. I too have felt like I wasn’t going…

Chastity: A Life of Fun & Love

What is your favorite thing about practicing chastity? I want to preface that practicing chastity is not the easiest thing to do. It’s easy to fall out of the virtues that we desire to live out. The life of chastity is not for the faint of heart; it’s actually for the courageous. It’s a life…

Committed to Being Noncommittal

Imagine this: You’ve just met someone incredible. Slowly, you grow closer; you text, tag each other in memes, and hang out all the time. Things seem to be going pretty well until one day you are hit with this line: “Hey, this is great and all, but I’m not looking to commit to anything right…

A Fast for Love

Want to grow in chastity? Try fasting. I remember the summer I decided to take on fasting for some friends and family to feel more connected to them. I set it in my phone’s calendar so I would remember. I asked the people I love how could I pray for them and in turn I…