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Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot [Book Review]

Posted on by Ashley Giovannucci in Book Reviews, Sexuality

Sitting in the church pew, Mo admits that she looked every part “good girl”. She wasn’t trying to lose her virginity before prom night like so many of her classmates. She didn’t even feel the need to have a boyfriend. No. She admits that it all felt beneath her. Like a judgmental prude in her ivory tower, she pompously promoted abstinence knowing she still had her own virginity vow intact. But her self-righteousness lacked the humble reverence for God’s ways. And it didn’t take long for her heart to shatter under the weight of her pride.

Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart [Book Review]

Posted on by Ashley Giovannucci in Book Reviews, Lust, Sexuality

From front to back, the authors are candidly honest yet gracefully tactful about the details of their own sexual sin. If there is one thing you’ll get form this book, it’s that you are not alone. We all sin. We all have sexual struggles. And we all have the same solution - Jesus Christ. Written for older teens and college girls, this book includes practical resources for the Christian woman who wants to reclaim purity in her life.

Getting to Know You | Meet Mandi

Posted on by Across My Heart in Body Image

What is the best part about #fridayintroductions?  The fact that it’s FRIDAY!!! And we love the excuse to introduce you to another one of our team members. This time it's Mandi Mauer's turn! We hope you all have a fun and relaxing weekend in front of you! Here's what Mandi had to say To introduce … Continue reading Getting to Know You | Meet Mandi →

Just Do Something | A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will [Book Review]

Posted on by Kaela Noelle in Book Reviews, Holy Living

How are we supposed to know we aren’t messing up God’s plan for our lives? How are we supposed to know this is the right person to date or marry? How are we supposed to know this is the right college to attend? Since we are searching for God’s will, we get caught up in an endless cycle of anxiety and indecision because we don’t want to mess up God’s plan. As a result, we sit and wait, hoping that God will show up and do something for us.

Lady in Waiting [Book Review]

Posted on by Emmarie Moon in Book Reviews, Relationships

I cannot expect to become the woman God wants me to be by being a lady in waiting in the way the fairytales paint the picture. God made me for so much more than that, and He wants me to become a woman after His own heart. God’s top priority is not giving me what I want, it is making me into who He wants.

Christian Cosmo, The Sex Talk You Never Had [Book Review]

Posted on by Mandi Mauer in Book Reviews

There are so many sources out there feeding curious minds with unhealthy and damaging perspectives on sexuality. I loved reading Phylicia’s book because I think a lot of us have been where she was, wanting to know more but uncomfortable with asking questions.

When roles become rules: Expectation is the thief of appreciation in marriage and in life

Posted on by Ashley Giovannucci in Holy Living, Relationships

The part that most people tend to overlook is that we are to submit to one another. We found that we appreciate each other so much more when we serve one another and share everyday responsibilities instead of merely focusing on our own. So my husband washes the dishes. I do too. Usually I cook. Sometimes he cleans. He pulls weeds. I mow the lawn. I do a load of laundry, then he does. We are careful not to assign jobs based on gender roles because we know being husband and wife isn’t about who works indoors and who works outdoors. It's a mirror of Christ and the church.

Getting to know you | Meet Kaela

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If you've been on social media lately, you may have seen we've been introducing a different member of the Across My Heart Team each week with photos and short video interviews! It's our way of getting to know each other a little bit better! We just highlighted Kaela, our Social Media Coordinator. Here it is in case you missed it!!

Getting to know you | Meet Emmarie

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Every Friday, we'll be highlighting a different member of the Across My Heart Team on social media to get to know each other a little bit better! Yes, we know it's only Thursday. But last week, we highlighted our Communications Coordinator, Emmarie Moon, so we thought we'd write a quick blog post to catch you up! Stay tuned for another introduction tomorrow!