Jun 2

Jun 2 Toxic People: Am I One?

G2G

Real Life

By immediately cutting out the toxic people in my life, have I become a little toxic myself?

Apr 29

Apr 29 24 Reminders

G2G

Real Life

Cuz we all need a little help now and then.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Paralyzed by Fear

G2G

Real Life

Some days, I feel like I'm being held captive. Today was one of those days.

Jan 29

Jan 29 They Don't Expect Much From Me

G2G

Real Life

We all need to feel we have a purpose—that our life has meaning.

Nov 11

Nov 11 Beautiful, Not Broken

G2G

Real Life

I always felt like that one toy in the toy box that all the kids threw aside because it was broken.

Jul 1

Jul 1 Pursuing Godly Sexuality as a Gay Teen

G2G

Real Life

It feels unfair to hear “sex outside of marriage is sinful” and “same-sex sexual activity is always sinful.” It can almost feel like our straight peers need only wait a few years before they earn their “free ticket” to unrestricted sex — and that this ticket is off-limits to us forever.

May 23

May 23 So, the guy you liked didn’t choose you. Now what?

Jamie Schneider

Real Life

It's tough. After a certain age, there's just not a lot of single, quality men left in the church, and women can be surprisingly aggressive and competitive.

May 22

May 22 The night I called off my wedding

G2G

Real Life

I lay in my bed lifeless that evening. I was humiliated and I could swear that that wedding dress hanging in my closet was poking its head out and laughing at me.

May 22

May 22 School: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

G2G

Real Life

Here are some thoughts to consider before pulling off your backpack and tossing the books.

May 22

May 22 I Like You In Person But Not Online

G2G

Real Life

I am not supposed to know that you take photos of yourself in your underwear. I don’t want to know that about you.

Oct 5

Oct 5 I Flunked Out of My Dream

G2G

Real Life

I lost any feeling of control I had towards my future. It was the first time my best wasn’t good enough. I had discovered the awful truth that there were some things I couldn’t accomplish, no matter how hard I tried.

Sep 19

Sep 19 You Don’t Have to Forgive Them Just Cause They’re Sorry

G2G

Real Life

We don’t get to choose how or when people hurt us, but we do get to choose how and when we are ready to forgive them. Forgiveness is not for them. Forgiveness is for us.

Sep 10

Sep 10 I Don't Fit the Mold

G2G

Real Life

As a child, I tried my hardest to look like a boy, dress like a boy, and act like a boy. This is my story.

Jul 3

Jul 3 Mrs. America Says "Me Too"

G2G

Real Life

Despite whatever things have broken you, God still has a plan for you.

Jun 12

Jun 12 Hungry for Comfort

G2G

Real Life

I’m Mary, and for years I have fought to keep my food addiction a secret. It’s time that I end this vicious cycle. Here is my story.

May 8

May 8 My Mind is a Scary Place

G2G

Real Life

I’m a worrywart. I spend hours on Google self-diagnosing anything that feels abnormal. Anxiety is part of my everyday life.

Apr 9

Apr 9 Where Confidence is Born

G2G

How does a broken girl suddenly tell herself she is worthy? How does a woman who is looking for love in all the wrong places convince herself she is enough?

Mar 19

Mar 19 It's OK to be OK

G2G

The numbers on the scales were reducing, my grades were improving, and I was getting noticed for all the ‘right’ reasons. I wasn’t failing. I was finally in control…

Mar 12

Mar 12 Choices

G2G

Making decisions - whether they're big or small - can be challenging. Here are a few simple tips!

Feb 12

Feb 12 Manners Make a Comeback

G2G

Real Life

If you’re looking to add a touch of class to your repertoire, then manners are definitely the way to go.

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