“What words come to your mind when you think of trust?” I asked my husband while we were driving down the road the other day. I told him how I wanted to write my next article on trust…
Article: Enjoying the Gift of Sex in Your Marriage
When my husband and I moved to Dallas five years ago, we joined a church that stressed the importance of living in authentic community. We plugged into a small group that consisted of couples who’d been married 1-3 years. Our mentor couple paved the way for us to be open and accountable in all areas …
Sexual Purity: Is the Fight Really Worth It?
I remember picking up the phone and calling my mom to share a struggle I had. I was in seminary and had just started dating my husband Jeremiah. I had a strong attraction to him spiritually, emotionally, and physically and I felt like temptations to compromise my purity were all around me. I shared with …
Why I’ll never be a member of ashleymadison.com
A few weeks ago, my husband was driving down the road and saw a truck advertising AshleyMadison.com. The slogan “Life is Short. Have an Affair” was written across it in big letters. They were taking a tour through several cities to market what they have to offer. Their site boasts over 4.5 million members. Noel …
12-year old speaks out on abortion
Abortion. It has happened to one out of four women in the church today (yes, the church). Abortion is familiar territory in my husband’s family. Sitting on her couch one day, my relative chose to reveal the pain she still carries today 35 or so years ago. Hers was performed in the 70s when free …
Sex & Money- Taboo?
Thoughts on Financial Peace University… I am in my twenties. I’ve talked to many wise people who are beyond my years who said that when they were growing up the two words never talked about were Sex & Money. In this category, I’m not going to talk about the sex part (I’ll save that …
Today Show: Should Teens Abstain from Sex?
The Today Show just did a segment regarding abstinence education (scroll down all the way to the end and click on “Today Show: Should Teens Abstain from Sex?”): http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032633/ I am blessed to know Julie Laiplly Carrier, who is the beautiful brunette on the right! Thank you for your influence, Julie!
Teen Multimedia Program Set for October Debut
At Just Say YES, we are launching a new, three-screen multimedia show for teens that will impact schools and communities nationwide. Lake Highlands People newspaper in Dallas wrote an article about it today: “Local Group Advocates Abstinence in Nation’s School.” From the scenes I have viewed recently, I am amazed at the quality, creativity, and …