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"Lord, make me drunk with prayer!"
“In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord...” The questions of motherhood poured out of her. Lord, do you see me? Could you change your mind on this one? Is there something I could do differently? Please, could you just let me have one baby boy? She pours out her soul-breaking pleadings to the God of the Universe.
Top 10 Topics That Fuel Mommy Wars
I was drafted into the Mommy Wars when my first baby was barely in my womb. Sitting with some trusted friends, I mentioned the name of my OB/GYN. (Big mistake!) Unless you have a good pair of proverbial boxing gloves, beware of these top ten topics that fuel the Mommy Wars. Number 7 is worthy of the click on the video to get your blood pumping. (Please read with an air of sarcasm, or you'll be writing me hate mail!)
Is Princess Culture Damaging Young Girls?
The Washington Post once reported on research claiming that the "princess culture" is damaging young girls. Is it? While modern princesses like Elsa, Merida, and Rapunzel have been applauded for breaking stereotypes, the overriding impact of a slow and steady stream of physically perfect female creates three specific concerns.
Why Your Three Year Old Needs Marriage Counseling
For the first time in 130 years (when life circumstances generally had extended families living together), a young adult is more likely to live at home with mom and dad than with a significant other. Since the 2004 coining of the word “adultescent,”[i] we’ve had something to call the young adult male who is so busy playing Call of Duty on his gaming system that he doesn’t actually have a real life call of duty. Should you be worried about your son?
Is Masturbation a Sin?
Well, the bad news is that the Bible offers no direct teaching on masturbation. Does that mean you don’t have any information in Scripture to direct your behavior when you feel the urge? Not at all. We have to look at other principles to answer the question.
Guys, you are responsible for your lust.
Much has been written and said in the Christian world about modesty. Mostly to women. But does this mean men are off the hook? Nope. Guys: your lust is your responsibility. Period.
Apply For A True Girl Internship
Here’s the thing. We don’t have "interns" at Pure Freedom. Event speakers, content writers, social media specialists, web designers, road managers, and administrative professionals, yes…but no interns. Interns follow orders and get coffee. We think there are more important and creative things to be done!
How Friendships Impact Your Sexual Integrity
BFFs and frenemies are one of the best...and worst...things about being a teen. What you might not realize is that they're also possibly one of the highest risks you'll ever face. Why? Because it may seem like those never-ending text conversations and tweets back and forth are trivial rumblings, but they aren't!
Dear God's Girl Whose Dreams Have Been Crushed...
Dear girl whose dreams have been crushed, This is not the end. It may feel like it. The grief may come in waves so deep that you can't catch your breath at times. Breathe. Breathe.