Instead of Porn: Using the Internet for Virtue Not Vice

I’ve honestly lost count of how many days we have been quarantined. During this quarantine, people are spending more time online. This can be really helpful in fostering a sense of community. We all need connection and having a little Google Hangout session with some friends can be a great way to do this. However,…

Phone Addiction: Fact or Fable?

Fact. Just can’t seem to quit scrolling? Mom and Dad constantly griping about how much you’re on your phone? You’re not alone. Phone addiction is real, and it’s time we have an honest conversation about it. Study after study is being released regarding the harmful affects our phone usage can have if we’re not careful. …

Brownies and Sex

Brownies are delicious. I love brownies. Particularly German chocolate brownies made with almonds or peanut butter with real ingredients; ingredients without artificial preservatives. Real ingredients make for the most delicious brownies. I’m even willing to wager that 98% of the people reading this article love brownies. Brownies are even delicious to the point that some…

Masculinity Through the Eyes of a Woman

For women, masculinity is distinctly felt and recognized. By the same token, the absence of true and authentic masculinity can also be felt by a woman. Let me break it down. The world would have us believe that masculinity consists of the physical capabilities of a man. That the bigger, the badder, and the stronger…

Okay, Seriously… What is Chastity?

Quick, what is chastity? Take a moment to legitimately think about what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word chastity. Is it something beautiful? Ugly? Repressive? Outdated? Sacrificial? A friend of mine once asked a group of 7th graders what chastity was. A deafening silence fell across the room as…

Sexting (What To Do)

A while back I wrote about an experience I had where I found myself on the receiving end of a sext that was not intended for me. If you’d like to read it for context, click here. Since then, it’s been on my heart to write some sort of follow up. This time, however, I’d…

What Chastity Has Taught Me

 If you haven’t seen Frozen 2, please take the time! Olaf is hilarious and He says a line in the movie that stuck to me, “Did you know that an enchanted forest is a place of transformation? I have no idea what that means but I can’t wait to see what it’s going to do…

3 Reasons Why Men Need to Be Concerned About Birth Control

“Mom, I’m cramping so bad. It hurts! I’m NOT going to school today!” yelled my sister from the couch in our living room as I was walking out the door to catch the school bus. Living with three sisters, this was an all-too common scenario that took place often in the house. Thank GOD I’m…