To Flirt or not to Flirt
The “look.” The tilt of the head. The flip of the hair. The sway of the hips. Is flirting just a game? Even the toddlers in the beauty pageants are taught to playfully writhe and pose in a seductive way.
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Boy Crazy Girl
How did Paula go from being a needy, boy-crazed, romance-novel junkie to someone who’s focused on the right things? Find out on this Girls Gone Wise video.
Fishing for a Man
A “Bachelor” hopeful says that fly-fishing is similar to man-fishing. But what do the guys think about girls using this bait-and-reel approach?
NEW! Companion Guide and DVD
Spread the word! The NEW Girls Gone Wise Companion Guides and DVDs hit the stores this month! I’m excited because they’ll help women study the book in a more intensive way and help even more girls go wise!
Calling All Teens
Are you between the ages of 13 and 19? If so, I could use your help! (Moms and mentors, I could use your help too. You could pass this request on to your daughter or a young friend.) I’m working on writing a devotional for teen girls with my friend, Susan Hunt. It will be [...]
A Lesson from a Grumpy Old Lady
For years I had a scrap of paper posted on my fridge, with the antidote to becoming a grumpy old lady. Do you want to know what it said? Before I tell you, Let me explain what motivated my quest to keep this prescription on hand. It all started when I worked as a therapist [...]
Let’s Talk Turkey
Get out your briners, injectors, basters, and butter! Mary gives her best turkey and dinner tips so you can add some flavor and zing to your Thanksgiving.
True Woman 1829
You’ve heard of True Woman 2008, True Woman 2010, and True Woman 2012 … but have you ever heard of True Woman 1829? – a grass-roots movement in the 1800s that encouraged gals to “aspire after ‘true womanhood”?
7 Misconceptions about Submission
Submission. Oooo … that dread “S” word! Mary Kassian engages with Rachel Held Evans about what submission is . . . and isn’t.
Lest We Forget
It’s Remembrance Day today. That’s what we call it in Canada. For the past week or so, over half of Canada’s entire population wore red poppy-pins on their lapels as a visual pledge to remind us of all the Canadian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Remembrance Day is a significant day for [...]
Announcing True Woman 101 – Divine Design
Did you know that God has a divine design for True Womanhood? His plan is absolutely spectacular! If you’re tired of the world’s cheap imitations and knock-offs—or if you’re tired of clichéd advice, shallow caricatures, and cookie-cutter solutions—then this eight-week Bible study is for you!
Girls Gone Wise Video Shoot
In just a few hours, I’ll be boarding a plane to travel to the Girls Gone Wise Video Shoot. We’re putting together a DVD with dozens of short, discussion-provoking video clips to enhance small group study
