Hi, LYWB.com readers! In order to serve you better, we’re making some changes to this site. We’ve temporarily paused the blog as we look for the best way to deliver gospel hope, biblical truth, and encouragement for your day-to-day life. In the meantime, you can access any of the past posts on this site or browse specific topics that interest you. Thank you for being a part of this community! Stay tuned for more updates. — The LYWB.com Team The post We’re Pressing Pause appeared first on Lies Young Women Believe ..read more

It’s 6:30 a.m. You are nestled under a blanket near the Christmas tree. Your Bible is open. Your hands hug a steaming cup of spiced tea. All is calm. All is bright. You sigh happily and think, Christ was born for this. It’s 8:30 a.m. You are late for school. Your sister borrowed the shirt you were planning to wear without asking. You and your mom have already gotten into a fight about your plans for after school. You can’t find your homework. You sigh again, only this time it’s a less-than-happy sigh. You feel your heart course correct and know, Christ was born for this. A Cross Carved from a ..read more

Christmastime is filled with celebration and joy. We blare the peppy Christmas tunes, indulge in our favorite treats, and decorate our homes to the hilt with twinkling lights and garland. But beneath all the festivity, you might be experiencing feelings that aren’t so merry and bright. Sometimes, the holiday season can dig up buried hurts and fears, causing us to feel particularly lonely, depressed, or restless. And perhaps these feelings linger beyond December 25 and hang around well into the New Year. A longing to be known . . . to belong . . . to be loved . . . to be appreciated . . . to fi ..read more

There are two kinds of people in this world. There are those who seem to ooze Christmas spirit. If you’re one of these, you love everything about Christmas. You look forward to December with anticipation. You love the traditions of this time of year—the smell of pine trees, the feel of a warm cup of cocoa in your hands, the twinkle of little white lights all around your neighborhood. Then there is the second group. Those girls whose spirits limp into the Christmas season. Who struggle to embrace the hubbub of this time of year. Who want to keep their eyes focused on Jesus, lying ..read more

Your reputation is spotless. You strive for purity. You don’t flaunt your body for watching eyes, and you’ve never invited a man to cross a line with you. You’re engaged to your childhood crush, and he’s crazy about you. He’s sweet, and you’re over the moon. Soon you’ll be married and will start a family of your own. When “that time of the month” comes around, nothing happens. You feel nauseated. Every morning, you’re sick to your stomach, and no one knows why you don’t have the energy to do your daily chores. Your belly starts to grow. After several months, a rumor slowly starts circulating a ..read more

Hi, LYWB.com readers! In order to serve you better, we’re making some changes to this site. We’ve temporarily paused the blog as we look for the best way to deliver gospel hope, biblical truth, and encouragement for your day-to-day life. In the meantime, you can access any of the past posts on this site or browse specific topics that interest you. Thank you for being a part of this community! Stay tuned for more updates. — The LYWB.com Team The post We’re Pressing Pause appeared first on Lies Young Women Believe ..read more

Hi, LYWB.com readers! What a great privilege it is to share words and stories with you, and we hope this has been a place of connection and encouragement as you keep seeking Jesus. This blog is part of the ministry of Revive Our Hearts, which is completely donor-funded! If the Lord has used LiesYoungWomenBelieve.com in your life and you’ve been encouraged here, would you consider supporting us by giving a donation? You can find out more about our year-end needs here! We’re grateful to be in this journey of life with you as we follow Jesus together. —The Lies Young Women Believe Blog Team Last ..read more

It’s 6:30 a.m. You are nestled under a blanket near the Christmas tree. Your Bible is open. Your hands hug a steaming cup of spiced tea. All is calm. All is bright. You sigh happily and think, Christ was born for this. It’s 8:30 a.m. You are late for school. Your sister borrowed the shirt you were planning to wear without asking. You and your mom have already gotten into a fight about your plans for after school. You can’t find your homework. You sigh again, only this time it’s a less-than-happy sigh. You feel your heart course correct and know, Christ was born for this. A Cross Carved from a ..read more

Does anyone else look forward to curling up by the Christmas tree and balancing a cup of cocoa while turning on the TV for yet another Hallmark Christmas movie? I have to confess that while I’ve been known to enjoy a Hallmark movie or two, I’m actually a bit of a Scrooge when it comes these flicks. I don’t usually watch them to feel warm fuzzies when the main characters (inevitably) fall in love or to ooh and ahh over the perfect snowy countryside setting. I’m a bit more cynical than that. In fact, if you head over to Twitter and peruse my #HannahWatchesHallmark hashtag (schnazzy, right?), you ..read more

Christmastime is filled with celebration and joy. We blare the peppy Christmas tunes, indulge in our favorite treats, and decorate our homes to the hilt with twinkling lights and garland. But beneath all the festivity, you might be experiencing feelings that aren’t so merry and bright. Sometimes, the holiday season can dig up buried hurts and fears, causing us to feel particularly lonely, depressed, or restless. And perhaps these feelings linger beyond December 25 and hang around well into the New Year. A longing to be known . . . to belong . . . to be loved . . . to be appreciated . . . to fi ..read more