Did You Know?

The more often you stand up for your dignity, the easier and more automatic it will become. Don’t doubt yourself! Courage is not a genetic trait that some have inherited and others have not. People do not persevere because they are strong. They become strong because they persevere.

Taken from How To Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul 

There is Life Outside of Dating

Don't let the world revolve around dating. Guys really don't make the world go round.  God does.  So while you're waiting for Him to send the right guy into your life, focus on these four things:

1. Who am I? Great question! Use this time to discover who you really are. What are you passionate about? Start growing in those things you enjoy, because they'll be useful to you in the future.

2. Beef up your spiritual muscles. Read the Bible seriously. Talk to God on a regular basis. Growing spiritually stronger now will help you become the godly woman your future guy will need.

3. Become a student. Spend time studying and keeping your grades on target, and you'll be better prepared for what God has in store for your future. 

4. Strengthen your friendships. Have you ever noticed that when you begin dating someone, you lose a lot of the closeness you had with some of your friends? Take this time to make fun memories with them!

Taken from Guy & Shoes by Misty Gatlin from Jan/Feb 12' issue of Susie 

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Did You Know?

Not only does a woman display her courage through her standards, she also displays her intelligence. 

Taken from How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul

Am I Beautiful?

You are beautiful!!!  Here are four secrets to true beauty (and even the secrets to popularity)

1. Get Fruity. Ask God to grow the fruit of His Spirit within you: joy, love, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, patience, gentleness, and self-control are exquisite beauty features!

2. Make Friends With Your Mirror. Take care of yourself on the outside (care for your skin, be clean, feel good about what you're wearing, take time to look your best), but don't obsess about it.

3. Fall in Love. Learn to love yourself. Confidence translates into true beauty quickly!

4. Get Real. Seriously. Be genuine. People are automatically attracted to those who are real.

Taken from Bethany Neilson's article in the Jan/Feb issue of Susie Magazine

Pure Life Day!

January 18th 2012 is Pure Life Day! Grab your friends, recruit your youth group, get the word out.  This is way more than saying “No” to all the things you need to avoid, Pure Life Day is all about the amazing things you can say “Yes” to: Your incredible God, good friends and loving other people with a crazy generous heart. Check out the Pure Life pledge, joining others who have already committed to this exciting vision for pure living. 

Pure Life Pure Love by Elsa Kok Colopy is a new book that I just found out about through my Susie magazine subscription (Jan/Feb issue).  It looks and sounds like a wonderful book with a thoughtful message for teen girls. 

At 7pm EST the author is having a live webcast!

Did You Know?

Even once you’ve entered a good relationship, you’ll still need to keep your standards high.  Temptations don’t disappear just because you signed a purity pledge card and go to church with your boyfriend.

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If you want a guy to love you, live in such a way that makes him in awe of you, …become what you are: unrepeatable.

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If you want love, the most important word in your vocabulary must be
 “no.”

 Taken from How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul

Purely A Good Example

Don't know much about Emma Watson's walk with purity but this certainly says a lot about her.