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5 Ways Youth Ministries Can Better Address the Purity Issue
I dedicated my life to the Lord as a teenager and went through high school during the heights of purity culture in the church. Now, I was never asked to wear a purity ring, but it also didn’t feel too far from being a request. I had friends “date Jesus” all the while spending their free time writing about their future spouse in a husband journal. (Yes, it’s a real thing, check it.) Now let me first say, I’m not here to put down purity culture—it got a lot of things right.
10 Things Your Wife Hates
"Your wife wants you to understand that although she may be strong, assertive, secure, and spiritually growing, she still needs you to actively lead her to the cross.
10 Old Testament Promises God Is Speaking over Your Life
Spiritual Life Updated Sep 21, 2026 : Follow topic Follow this topic Log in to your existing account or sign up today! Follow author Follow this author Log in to your existing account or sign up today! Log in to your existing account or sign up today! I absolutely love the Old Testament and could spend hours poring over its words. It’s full of powerful stories, vivid prophecies, and beautiful promises that captivate the mind and heart.
5 Things the Bible Tells Us about Anger (Proverbs 15:1) - Your Daily Bible Verse - April 14
5 Things the Bible Tells Us about Anger By Brittany Rust A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. - Proverbs 15:1 Take it from me: anger is not a lovely emotion to have around. For many years I had a major anger stronghold in my life that acted as a dark cloud hovering over my relationships with family, interactions with friends, and frustrations with strangers. It was something so heavy that I felt like I had no control when it wanted its way.
10 Ways to Deal with the Difficult People in Your Church
In fourteen years of ministry, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in how I’ve responded to the difficult people I’ve encountered. The frustrated volunteer. The anxious parent in kids church. The co-worker with entitlement issues. Human relationships and interactions inevitably create challenges but there’s a way to foster harmony in any encounter you might face. Here’s the deal: the church is filled with real people with real problems.
10 Things Your Wife Hates
Marriage Updated Jul 16, 2026 : Follow topic Follow this topic Log in to your existing account or sign up today! Follow author Follow this author Log in to your existing account or sign up today! Log in to your existing account or sign up today! "Your wife wants you to understand that although she may be strong, assertive, secure, and spiritually growing, she still needs you to actively lead her to the cross.
10 Things Your Wife Hates
"Your wife wants you to understand that although she may be strong, assertive, secure, and spiritually growing, she still needs you to actively lead her to the cross.
10 Things Your Wife Hates
"Your wife wants you to understand that although she may be strong, assertive, secure, and spiritually growing, she still needs you to actively lead her to the cross.
The 5 Love Languages - What They Are & How to Discover Yours
The expression of one’s love and how they receive it was made clearer when pastor Gary Chapman published the book, The Five Love Languages. In this groundbreaking resource, Chapman identified five languages of love; essentially, how people receive and share love. By understanding where you fall and where the people you love identify, you can connect more deeply in your relationships. Understanding how those you care about feel loved will empower you to show them love in the most meaningful way.
How to Lead Your Family with Both Strength and Humility
I will say this until my dying day: if you're a parent, it's the highest calling you will ever have. No job, no title, and no opportunity will ever mean as much as discipling your family. Why? Because it's a specific task God has called YOU to, and no one else has a greater impact on a life than a parent. Which means, you’re kind of a big deal! Yet so often, we treat it passively. We approach it as "come what may" and tackle it moment by moment.
I Wonder Why My Wife Hates Me — And Then It All Made Sense
Are you someone who often thinks: My wife hates me? You’re not alone. I often wonder why my wife hates me. Here are some reasons she might not be too happy with you. 10 Reasons Why My Wife Hates Me It’s not easy to listen without wanting to immediately fix the problem for your spouse. I get it—I’m wired that way too. But it’s important to listen to your wife with great concern, give her a touch to let her know you’re there, and when she’s dumped it all out there, let her know that it must be hard.
5 Ways Youth Ministries Can Better Address the Purity Issue
I dedicated my life to the Lord as a teenager and went through high school during the heights of purity culture in the church. Now, I was never asked to wear a purity ring, but it also didn’t feel too far from being a request. I had friends “date Jesus” all the while spending their free time writing about their future spouse in a husband journal. (Yes, it’s a real thing, check it.) Now let me first say, I’m not here to put down purity culture—it got a lot of things right.
My Wife Is Crazy (And I Caused it With These 10 Things)
I’ve come to realize that my wife is crazy. What makes it worse is that I think I might be to blame. Did you know that there are things that you do to help but most likely are actually making your wife crazy. Let me help you out a bit. My Wife Is Crazy, And I Just Might Be the Culprit When I Do These 10 Things I understand that crazy is relative. But, I have found over the years that there are certain things I do (mostly unintentionally) that drive her bonkers.
8 Bible Truths to Remember in an Unhappy Marriage
Growing up, I remember watching romance movies and thinking, why are they making love so difficult? Just go to that person, apologize, and makeup. Live happily ever after you’re obviously meant to live. Boy, was I naive. I’m nearly five years into marriage and let’s be honest — marriage is the absolute hardest thing to do in this world. What starts as fun and romantic can turn to bickering and stonewalling. No one escapes the difficulties of marriage; they all have ups and downs.
10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Wife
Contributing Writer Published Apr 10, 2024 Marriage can be a beautiful thing and certainly something to be enjoyed. If you find a godly spouse, indeed, you find a good thing. But no relationship is perfect and sometimes your spouse will say something that gets on your nerves; we’ve all been there if married very long at all! This one’s for the husbands; a list of things better left unsaid to your wife.
10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Wife
Marriage can be a beautiful thing and certainly something to be enjoyed. If you find a godly spouse, indeed, you find a good thing. But no relationship is perfect and sometimes your spouse will say something that gets on your nerves; we’ve all been there if married very long at all! This one’s for the husbands; a list of things better left unsaid to your wife. It’s not all inclusive and this isn’t to point you out; us wives have some things better left unsaid as well.
10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Wife
Audio By Carbonatix By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com Marriage can be a beautiful thing and certainly something to be enjoyed. If you find a godly spouse, indeed, you find a good thing. But no relationship is perfect and sometimes your spouse will say something that gets on your nerves; we’ve all been there if married very long at all! This one’s for the husbands; a list of things better left unsaid to your wife.
Will I Get to Meet My Miscarried Baby Someday?
As I drove to work one cold and rainy Thursday morning, I saw my midwife’s name pop up on caller ID. My heart sank, and something within told me it wouldn’t be good news. As she uttered the words “there was no heartbeat in the ultrasound,” I let out a deep groan I’ve never expressed before. Tears flooded my eyes and blurred the road before me. I knew, in an instant, my world had been turned upside down and it would never be the same.
10 Ways to Deal with the Difficult People in Your Church
In fourteen years of ministry, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in how I’ve responded to the difficult people I’ve encountered. The frustrated volunteer. The anxious parent in kids church. The co-worker with entitlement issues. Human relationships and interactions inevitably create challenges but there’s a way to foster harmony in any encounter you might face. Here’s the deal: the church is filled with real people with real problems.
10 Ways to Deal with the Difficult People in Your Church
In fourteen years of ministry, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in how I’ve responded to the difficult people I’ve encountered. The frustrated volunteer. The anxious parent in kids church. The co-worker with entitlement issues. Human relationships and interactions inevitably create challenges but there’s a way to foster harmony in any encounter you might face. Here’s the deal: the church is filled with real people with real problems.
Is the Bible against Women Leading in Church?
Let’s talk about the five-hundred-pound elephant in the room: should women be leading in the church? This is one of those debates you’ll have people boldly wrestle with; those who want to pin women to a certain role, and those who celebrate having them at the table. For those who desire to keep the glass ceiling intact, I understand where you are coming from. There are some verses in the Bible that at first glance, seem to restrict a women’s role in the church.
12 Creative Ideas for Inviting Renewal This Advent Season
Contributing Writer Updated Nov 16, 2023 As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, a sense of anticipation fills the hearts of many around the world. It's the time of year when we embark on a journey of spiritual reflection and celebration of when Christ came more than 2,000 years ago. Born into humble circumstances, the King entered our world and forever changed everything. This season, nestled between the ordinary and the extraordinary, calls us to pause.
Building A Legacy of Spiritual Mothering
When I met Jesus at 16 years old, I had no context for what being a Christian really meant or looked like. The solution seemed obvious: I spent as much time at church as I could and surrounded myself with people who could give me an example of this new life. What came next was the absolute grace and kindness of God. The wives of my two youth pastors took me under their wing. One brought me into her family, showing me a home life I was unfamiliar with but wanted to learn from for the future.
5 Ways Youth Ministries Can Better Address the Purity Issue
I dedicated my life to the Lord as a teenager and went through high school during the heights of purity culture in the church. Now, I was never asked to wear a purity ring, but it also didn’t feel too far from being a request. I had friends “date Jesus” all the while spending their free time writing about their future spouse in a husband journal. (Yes, it’s a real thing, check it.) Now let me first say, I’m not here to put down purity culture—it got a lot of things right.
Are the Bible's Wild Stories Metaphors or True Events?
Contributing Writer 2023 11 Sep The Bible has captivated hearts and minds for centuries. It weaves a tapestry of stories that range from the miraculous to the profoundly spiritual, prompting us to ponder a question that has echoed through the ages: Are these wild stories in the Bible intended to be taken as historical truths or metaphorical narratives?
What Is Lust? 4 Ways to Avoid Falling into This Sin
What Is Lust and Is it a Sin? According to Baker's Biblical Dictionary, Lust is "a strong craving or desire, often of a sexual nature. Though used relatively infrequently (twenty-nine times) in Scripture, a common theme can be seen running through its occurrences.
10 Old Testament Promises God Is Speaking over Your Life
I absolutely love the Old Testament and could spend hours poring over its words. It’s full of powerful stories, vivid prophecies, and beautiful promises that captivate the mind and heart. It’s the promises that can really carry you through a difficult season or unsure situation--words of hope in your storm, doubt, and anxiousness. You can depend on what God says about Himself and what He will do.
Do Miscarried Babies Go to Heaven? Will I See My Baby Again?
Contributing Writer Published Apr 22, 2024 As I drove to work one cold and rainy Thursday morning, I saw my midwife’s name pop up on caller ID. My heart sank, and something within told me it wouldn’t be good news. As she uttered the words “there was no heartbeat in the ultrasound,” I let out a deep groan I’ve never expressed before. Tears flooded my eyes and blurred the road before me. I knew, in an instant, my world had been turned upside down and it would never be the same.
15 Fun Summer Dates for You and Your Spouse Original
Brittany Rust Contributing Writer 2016 17 May There is something so special about summer not captured any other time of the year; we feel renewed and energetic! At least I do, as the winter chill lifts and those hot nights settle in. I want to be out more—exploring, absorbing, enjoying--the few months of the year that the days are longer. With that, there is no one I’d rather spend time with than my handsome husband.
8 Bible Truths to Remember in an Unhappy Marriage
If you're experiencing an unhappy marriage, here are 8 things to remember from the Bible. May the Word of God help you to solve your marital issues. Growing up, I remember watching romance movies and thinking, why are they making love so difficult? Just go to that person, apologize, and makeup. Live happily ever after you’re obviously meant to live. Boy, was I naive. I’m nearly five years into marriage and let’s be honest — marriage is the absolute hardest thing to do in this world.
8 Bible Truths to Remember in an Unhappy Marriage
By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com Growing up, I remember watching romance movies and thinking, why are they making love so difficult? Just go to that person, apologize, and makeup. Live happily ever after you’re obviously meant to live. Boy, was I naive. I’m nearly five years into marriage and let’s be honest — marriage is the absolute hardest thing to do in this world. What starts as fun and romantic can turn to bickering and stonewalling.
8 Spiritual Disciplines and How to Master Each Original
I was sitting in a Holy Spirit service a few weeks ago that quickly turned into a heart for hype and far too much emphasis on emotionalism. People wanted an experience, something that would mark them forever. The problem with putting emotions and experiences over Scripture, if not obvious, is that when you don’t feel “it” or Him, you begin to doubt God’s Word and, inevitably, God. Listen, I am here for more of the Spirit, but we must be careful not to put emotion over Truth.
10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Wife
By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com Marriage can be a beautiful thing and certainly something to be enjoyed. If you find a godly spouse, indeed, you find a good thing. But no relationship is perfect and sometimes your spouse will say something that gets on your nerves; we’ve all been there if married very long at all! This one’s for the husbands; a list of things better left unsaid to your wife.
10 Ways to Deal with the Difficult People in Your Church
By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com In fourteen years of ministry, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in how I’ve responded to the difficult people I’ve encountered. The frustrated volunteer. The anxious parent in kids church. The co-worker with entitlement issues. Human relationships and interactions inevitably create challenges but there’s a way to foster harmony in any encounter you might face. Here’s the deal: the church is filled with real people with real problems.
5 Ways Youth Ministries Can Better Address the Purity Issue
By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com I dedicated my life to the Lord as a teenager and went through high school during the heights of purity culture in the church. Now, I was never asked to wear a purity ring, but it also didn’t feel too far from being a request. I had friends “date Jesus” all the while spending their free time writing about their future spouse in a husband journal.
How to Lead Your Family with Both Strength and Humility
By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com I will say this until my dying day: if you're a parent, it's the highest calling you will ever have. No job, no title, and no opportunity will ever mean as much as discipling your family. Why? Because it's a specific task God has called YOU to, and no one else has a greater impact on a life than a parent. Which means, you’re kind of a big deal! Yet so often, we treat it passively. We approach it as "come what may" and tackle it moment by moment.
4 Reasons You Need a Prayer Partner in Your Life
Let me tell you about a time I realized just how important it was to have a community surround me in prayer, and how it changed everything. I was pregnant with my second child and simply thrilled to welcome an addition to our family in a season that otherwise would be described as challenging. This little unexpected blessing was like a ray of sunshine in my dark night of the soul. But then at ten weeks, I lost the child.
4 Reasons You Need a Prayer Partner in Your Life
By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com Let me tell you about a time I realized just how important it was to have a community surround me in prayer, and how it changed everything. I was pregnant with my second child and simply thrilled to welcome an addition to our family in a season that otherwise would be described as challenging. This little unexpected blessing was like a ray of sunshine in my dark night of the soul. But then at ten weeks, I lost the child.
15 Fun Summer Dates for You and Your Spouse
There is something so special about summer not captured any other time of the year; we feel renewed and energetic! At least I do, as the winter chill lifts and those hot nights settle in. I want to be out more—exploring, absorbing, enjoying--the few months of the year that the days are longer. With that, there is no one I’d rather spend time with than my handsome husband.
The deadly trap of people-pleasing and how to avoid it
iStock Summarize with ChatGPT When I was in high school, I remember being so insecure and afraid of what people thought of me that I used to be nervous just to walk across the cafeteria. I've often struggled over the years with what people think about me. Do they like me? Do they dislike me? How do my outfit and hair look? Am I funny or annoying? On and on the thoughts played in my head like the dripping faucet that won't allow one any peace.
What Is Lust? 4 Ways to Avoid Falling into This Sin
By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com What is Lust and is it a Sin? According to Baker's Biblical Dictionary, Lust is "a strong craving or desire, often of a sexual nature. Though used relatively infrequently (twenty-nine times) in Scripture, a common theme can be seen running through its occurrences.
10 Things Your Wife Wishes You Would Say
By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com There’s an idea fairly common in our culture about the woman’s mind. Television shows, magazines, movies, and songs make reference to this great unknown--what does a woman want? What is she thinking? Men seem perplexed by the complexities of our spaghetti minds. You’ve heard that term, right? Men’s minds are like waffles; compartmentalizing thoughts into boxes. Women’s minds are like spaghetti; our thoughts connecting all over the place.
Why Do We Pray if God Ultimately Decides the Outcome?
I had never prayed before the moment I prayed for salvation. I was sixteen years old and heard the Gospel for the first time, knowing immediately I wanted Jesus. And so, I prayed, offering words to a Savior I barely knew but wanted to follow desperately. Realizing quickly that prayer was an important aspect of the believer’s life, I wanted to know more. Our youth group held a time before Wednesday night service when teenagers could come an hour early and pray.
10 Things Your Wife Wishes You Would Say
There’s an idea fairly common in our culture about the woman’s mind. Television shows, magazines, movies, and songs make reference to this great unknown--what does a woman want? What is she thinking? Men seem perplexed by the complexities of our spaghetti minds. You’ve heard that term, right? Men’s minds are like waffles; compartmentalizing thoughts into boxes. Women’s minds are like spaghetti; our thoughts connecting all over the place.
4 Ways God Shows Up When We Sin - And What We Should Do Original
In my twenties, I served in a leadership capacity for a large Midwest church. My life was headed in the right direction, I had a great community, and I had a life I enjoyed. I was living my twenty-something dream! Then, I entered into my first serious relationship, and I did something I said I would never do: have sex outside of marriage. In forty-eight hours my life came crashing down. After confessing my moral failure to my leaders and pastors, I had to step down from ministry.
Who Was Lamech in the Bible?
It’s not uncommon to see multiple people share the same name in the Bible. But we run into the question, who is who? How do we tell them apart? One of those names, and one that is maybe not as well-known, is Lamech. There are two men in the Bible—both in the Old Testament and both in Genesis—that share this name. What’s interesting is that there are similar roots to these two men and yet drastically different stories. One comes from the line of Cain, who was born to Adam and Eve.
10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Wife
By Brittany Rust, Crosswalk.com Marriage can be a beautiful thing and certainly something to be enjoyed. If you find a godly spouse, indeed, you find a good thing. But no relationship is perfect and sometimes your spouse will say something that gets on your nerves; we’ve all been there if married very long at all! This one’s for the husbands; a list of things better left unsaid to your wife.
BiblicalLeadership.com writer profile: Brittany Rust
Summarize with ChatGPT Tell us a little about yourself personally. I married my husband, Ryan, almost six years ago and we've been together for nearly eleven altogether. He does fundraising for a large non-profit and together we make our home in the great state of Colorado, pursuing life, marriage, and ministry. We have a handsome son named Roman, a precious little one in heaven, and a lab named Pepper.
10 Ways to Deal with the Difficult People in Your Church
Contributing Writer Published Jan 19, 2023 In fourteen years of ministry, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in how I’ve responded to the difficult people I’ve encountered. The frustrated volunteer. The anxious parent in kids church. The co-worker with entitlement issues. Human relationships and interactions inevitably create challenges but there’s a way to foster harmony in any encounter you might face. Here’s the deal: the church is filled with real people with real problems.
9 Interesting Things You May Not Know About the Wisest Man
Brittany Rust Contributing Writer 2019 26 Nov King Solomon: the wisest man to ever live, builder of the temple, beautiful poet and national leader--he was a man who seemed to have it all. Yet, at the end of his life, he penned these words in Ecclesiastes 2:11: “When I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun.” Solomon was a complex man. He had his victories and defeats, just like us.
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