It has become a common cliché to say “social media is bad for you” or “social media distorts our identity” or “we spend more time on social than we do
Surviving a Culture of Dieting
A Note from LifeWay Girls: Welcome to a new year, where social media is blasting all the latest diet trends that you and your teen girls “need” to do to
Resolutions Your Girls Might Make
Although there’s nothing magical about January 1st, there’s something about a brand new year that often inspires us to set new patterns or quit old habits. For a week after
Motherhood & Ministry
A Note from LifeWay Girls: If you are a mom, we guarantee that this is going to be a refreshing time of encouragement for you. Balancing your role in ministry
How Instagram Influencers Affect Your Teen
This article originally appeared in the June 2019 issue of Parenting Teens magazine. To learn more about this publication, please visit www.lifeway.com/parentingteens. Back in the prehistoric days before social media, companies depended
New School Year Scaries: Dealing with Anxiety
A Note from LifeWay Girls: As we approach the end of August, it is more than likely that your girls are already back at school or heading back really soon.
It’s Better to Be Kind than to Be Right
A Note from Mary Margaret West: If I’m honest, I’m one who is often quick to speak, rather than slow to listen. If we’re living and leading like Jesus, we’ll
A Different College Experience
A Note from Mary Margaret West: Today we’re sharing an excerpt from the new book A Different College Experience. If you’re looking for a gift for a graduating senior, this is
How to Get Girls Off Their Phones and Into Community
A Note from Mary Margaret West: We’re all navigating phones and social media, and Abby shares some ideas today that are doable and helpful. Let’s make sure that we’re leading
Speak the Truth in Love
Over the last couple of months, I’ve had the opportunity to teach groups of women and teen girls, and God keeps reminding me to speak the truth in love. Ephesians