
Preventing the Unplanned: choosing a birth control method
Factors to consider before choosing a birth control method and a list of your options!
Factors to consider before choosing a birth control method and a list of your options!
Have you ever found yourself struggling to have proper personal time with God because you have so much to do? It’s hard to find relief
Esther—an orphan turned queen of a powerful nation—harbored a secret. Not even the king was privy to his queen’s origins. Ahasuerus didn’t even imagine that
Mary was a “nobody” who become a “somebody” because she was willing to surrender to God’s plan for her life.
God chooses sinners who are willing to be used for His cause. But He does not leave them in sin, rather transforms them.
Ruth was firm and decided, brave and virtuous, hardworking and loyal. Let’s learn to be more like her!
Manoah’s wife appears briefly in her son (Samson)’s story, and still she managed to leave us five precious lessons.
This writer shares her experience with God’s life-saving grace through flowers.
Despite being a sad story, we can learn lessons from Lot’s Wife.
Could there possibly be something to learn from the story of this wicked queen of Israel? Yes. Her inclusion in the Bible serves a purpose.
More than a brave big sister, a prophetess and a leader.
A Moldovan living in Portugal and a Peruvian living in Brazil, with a distance of 4,869 miles between them, start talking.
Dorcas dedicated her life to serving others. It’s unsurprising that we’d have much to learn from her!
Conniving seductress or resilient victim? Bathsheba’s story is of redemption, rising from the ashes of betrayal and murder.
A lowly servant girl had a pivotal role in the life of the great Naaman. Her story affords us four lessons.
Abigail was a lady of valor who, through wisdom and a soft word, prevented war.
Jesus restored more than her physical health. What can He do for you?
A national death decree against every Hebrew baby boy may have brought despair for many women, but not for Jochebed.
Despite being mentioned only a few times in the Bible, Eve left her mark.
What do you get when you add one broken heart with another broken heart? A love story.
Elegance reaches beyond clothing. It is the externalization of what’s on the inside. Want to be an elegant person? Start from within.
Sin had destroyed Mary Magdalene’s life, but she had an encounter with a God who took her hand and helped her rise from the ashes.
Jael was a woman of attitude who was prompt to act and obtain victory. Here’s what we can learn from her.
Choosing pieces that fit us properly makes all the difference if we want to dress well.
Have you ever bought a piece of clothing that looked amazing in store, but after a few washes, it completely lost shape? Here’s how to avoid that.
God chose a woman, named Deborah, to lead His people towards liberty. Let’s analyze her story and learn a little more from her life.
Choosing the wrong lingerie can ruin an entire outfit and make it inelegant. So here are four things to keep in mind when it comes to picking your underwear.
When COVID completely derailed Natalia’s plans, she had to learn to trust God’s timing instead.
A young family, missionaries in French Guiana, and the dream of a place to live.
How God delivered me from being kidnapped at seventeen.
Mother and daughter on the road, singing hymns and praising the Lord, when suddenly, something happened.
I decided to make my guardian angel my best friend. One night, He saved my life.
“Real happiness is found only in being good and doing good.”-My Life Today, pg. 168
We had a baby on the way and many of our postponed plans needed to happen and fast. One of these plans, was buying a car. But it wasn’t that simple.
I bought a ticket to start my dream of traveling the world in the middle of a pandemic. Was it faith, or was I crazy?
“Pencils down!” You’ve done your best. Will it be enough?
God knows you need to receive love in tangible ways, and He will network a million connections to make sure you receive that love.
A God that moves mountains and still worries about the smallest details.
He was a missionary, and she had always said she would never be involved with one.
Is it possible to get over a break up? Yes. Yes it is! A few tips from our psychologist on how to overcome this phase!
Are you planning to leave home? Here are five steps to financially prepare for your big move!
Little ones capture everything we do and what we say about them and to them. What happens in childhood marks forever and cannot be erased. Inappropriate words can hurt and destroy a life.
Sprucing up my home office with the help of Sara Dazzi Interiores. Scared of interior design? Here’s what I learned.
Here are fifteen screen-free activities to keep kids busy! Easy family fun ideas that bring you closer together and closer to God!
Once you’ve figured out your body shape, it’s time to learn how to dress it!
There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one. Jill Churchill
At 28 years old and only a day late, I was sure I was pregnant. Suddenly, I was a mother.
Colors convey messages! How we combine them hints at who we are. What do the colors you wear say about you?
Sometimes God says, “Wait.” At other times He says “No”. But, don’t despair or be afraid. Our dreams can’t compare to what God has in store.
The secret to attaining your dream trip isn’t winning the lottery or a giveaway. It’s actually organization and dedication.
After saying “I do”, your life together really begins. Are you ready? Here are 5 things that are important to implement in your married life.
Especially after we get married, we run the risk of neglecting the fun things we used to do and that made all the difference at
After months of planning, it’s time to begin your life as a married couple. That includes your sex life! So after the “I do”, now what?
A “Happily Ever After” requires hard work, compromise, and investment. Building a foundation of love is essential. Let’s begin.
Seven things you can do to make wedding planning lighter and more enjoyable!
How do you even begin choosing your wedding dress? Here are a few things to consider to help you find the one.
Here are four types of honeymoons to choose from when planning your special getaway!
How does one prepare for marriage? Is there anything the couple needs to do? Here are six steps to follow to start your marriage off right!
Before you tie the knot, make sure you and your fiancé know how your health is doing! Here’s what tests to ask for at your pre-marital checkup.
Love others as much as you love yourself. Matthew 22:39 Have you ever read this verse and thought, “See? First I need to love myself
Enough with the excuses for not starting a healthy and active life today. Believe me, you have enough resources to get started!
I believe you know the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) well. Through that parable, Christ narrates the story of a son who, after
Ready to add a pop of color to your outfits? Then it’s time to understand the color wheel!
Do you work extremely hard and still feel unproductive? Then maybe, like me, you’re also hiding behind your productivity. Let me explain…
How many times have you been tempted to believe that you are a failure for this or that reason? That you are no longer worthy of God’s love? It’s a lie!
The Woman of Proverbs 31 is highly successful in her business. Let’s take a few pages from her book to learn how our businesses can also be profitable.
Those closet basics you have? Let’s transform them into outfits that showcase your personality and that you’ll wear all the time.
The Christian woman in the workplace doesn’t have to be an Angela. In fact, with these five principles, she can be an indispensable influence for good.
If we truly understood the power of our feminine traits, perhaps we wouldn’t be so quick to undermine them. True femininity doesn’t limit, it empowers.
Have you ever thought about how hard it is to be a Proverbs 31 woman in today’s professional world? One way to make it easier is to not neglect our education.
Most of the time, when we want to “reinvent” our style or when we don’t know what to wear, we think the solution is to buy new clothes. But that doesn’t solve the problem, just adds to it. Here’s one that works.
How many times have you taken God’s name in vain today? Do you know why it matters?
Small and insignificant? Or powerful to build up or tear down? Here are three things that have a great impact on our relationships.
These small pieces impact the whole look! Let’s learn how to use them properly.
Nine simple but powerful habits you can use to help control your anxiety.
Five special ways to show that you love your friends, spouse, and family members during a global pandemic.
I remember sitting on the bathroom floor in mental turmoil. I was a new Christian, and I believed I needed to be perfect before Jesus
Self-knowledge means having full control of our thoughts, desires, hopes, frustrations, and beliefs. Here are 7 steps to knowing yourself better.
Over the past year, we have shared our love stories here at The Girl Writes. Each story is beautiful and perfect in its own way. Well, today I want to share the year’s last love story. And this one involves you.
A call to a different form of celebration that redeems what this holiday was originally about.
Curious about the upcoming fashion trends for 2021? Let’s take a look.
Let’s follow a “roadmap of gratitude” to destinations that will inspire us to be grateful again…
Let gratitude characterize your life and happiness and health will follow.
Feeling gratitude isn’t enough. We need to speak, express, demonstrate it.
Have you ever considered suffering as a gift? Strange, isn’t it? But as we talk about suffering today, I hope you will come to see it as a blessing too.
Here are some steps to cultivate the habit of gratitude and how this simple habit affects your brain.
The Lord wants to take care of everything, but that doesn’t mean that life will be a bed of roses. And precisely because it isn’t, we learn to seek Him more.
Bored during lockdown? Is wanderlust hitting hard? Let’s travel without leaving home! Here’s a list of virtual tours you can go on without a passport.
Have you ever stopped to imagine what it would be like to lose a part of your body and how you would feel?
Disorder brings a host of negative consequences. When was the last time we took inventory of how ordered our life is?
In 2017, Giorgiane found a lump on her left breast. Surprisingly, when she looks back she confidently says cancer was one of the best things that happened to her!
When I have gone through the scariest and hardest moments of my life, I used certain habits to help me cling to God. I’d like to share them with you.
Juliane, a Clinical Pharmacist of the Amapá State Health Department, tells the story of her journey with natural treatments.
We have everything, simply because we belong to a loving God. So, why are we constantly desiring more than what God has told us is enough?
Do you know how to match pink with other colors besides white, black, and gray? Here’s how to weave pink into your outfits!
When someone we know is diagnosed with cancer disease, we often don’t know what to do, what to say, and how to react. So, here are some general suggestions on how to behave and become a strong link in their support system.
If you’ve ever experienced a drastic change in your body or are experiencing that now, let me share some ways I learned to deal with it.
When God says we should love everyone…does that mean we have to stay in toxic relationships?
If you’re a mother or would really like to be one someday, you need to know how to promote breastfeeding and remove as many of the hindering factors as possible. Let’s consider some.
Unfortunately, many have used religion as an excuse for not seeking professional support when emotional or mental problems are at stake. But should it be this way?
Should Christians use antidepressants to treat depression? Can true Christians experience depression anyways?
LOVE IS LIGHT! It isn’t heavy, quarrelsome, or dubious. I was afraid of marriage because I had never felt secure in a relationship. But insecurity and fear were repelled by love.
Tips to help you face the postpartum period with grace and perspective.
Elijah was a man of faith. Robust faith! But that didn’t mean he never experienced depression. So what’s the relationship between faith and depression?
Do you associate purchases with happiness? Here are five questions to ask before making your next purchase and become a conscious consumer!
Did you know that there are specific groups of women at higher risk for developing postpartum depression? There are also certain factors that just by being aware of, you can mitigate!
When you control what you’re consuming on social (and other forms of) media you control your mind: thoughts, which become actions, which become who you are!
When you are faced with uncertainty, how do you deal with it? Does it cause you anxiety? Here’s how to have peace when all you can do is wait.
When you are hopeless, turn to Christ. Our limitations are His opportunities to work!
While often well-intentioned, unsolicited advice often turns into mom-shaming. Here are alternate ways to support moms and what to do if you’re the subject of intruding advice.
The words you speak have an immediate effect on your brain and that of your listener’s. This effect can be positive or negative, both are equally powerful.
Today’s article is dedicated to all our plus size ladies and curvy girls who are looking to adopt modesty in dress with taste and style!
Do you have depression? Or maybe you know someone who does? Here are practical things you can do.
Where does faith come from and how does it work? Why would I want faith anyways?
Do you know what colors enhance your features and work for you? To discover your personal color palette, we must analyze the undertones of the skin, that is, what’s underneath it. So let’s get started!
Adam and Eve were given the ability to have and raise children that were physically, emotionally, and spiritually perfect. But once sin entered the world,
Our story began when WhatsApp was known as MSN Chat and when talking via Skype was a dream. I, a lover of all arts, knew
Nice to meet you! I’m Nayara, and I’m an addict. But…addicted to what? A few years ago I started to get addicted to TV shows
From birth, most parents teach their children to be kind and respectful to others. But when we talk about respect, we are immersing ourselves in
Have you heard of ergonomics? Ergonomics is a science that covers various aspects of adapting equipment and tools aimed at physical well-being and satisfaction in
One day, while talking to a friend, I tried to persuade him about how magnificent the idea of living forever is. I argued that just imagining the
Many people have a misconception about fashion. They regard it as futile and superfluous. They only observe the aesthetic aspect, judge it as vanity, and
Once Upon a Time… He, a wealthy and charming young man who is always breaking the rules. She, a sweet, intelligent girl who has never
Today we’re talking to everyone who, like me, loves to spend time on the internet looking for fashion inspiration. Everyone who’s always looking for different
As a child, I enjoyed being around older and more experienced people and listening to their stories. How enjoyable were those moments! On other occasions,
One afternoon, all indicated it would be a quiet shift when we suddenly received a call informing that a patient in serious condition was on
For decades, young people only left their parents’ houses when they got married. It could be that the boy, when he enlisted in the army,
We often think that to travel we need to visit faraway places, other countries, when, in reality, there are incredible places to be visited near
The idea of being free has attracted every human being since the beginning of history. We live in search of happiness, and if such a
We made it to the last drawer! How are you feeling after this journey? Excited? Looking forward to properly balancing your finances? I hope so!
Once upon a time… The year was 1998, I was 4 years old, and my family lived in Itu, Brazil. My dad was the Youth
We all know that the main theme for this pandemic is “stay home”. This period has provided us with opportunities to explore our culinary skills,
Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 I know, I
Hi, girls! We’re almost at the end of our introduction to financial planning series here at The Girl Writes! I’m very happy to have you
In Psalm 32:8 the Lord says, “I will instruct you and teach you about the direction you should go. I’ll advise you and keep my
Reader, do you think that to be free is to live without restrictions? This is a complex topic, I know. Maybe we have a misconception
I am 27 years old and have curly hair. What does this have to do with anything? Simple. I was the girl with curly hair
Dear reader, today we’ll address a very important topic, and I pray in my heart that this article will help you reach greater spiritual maturity.
Hi girls! We’ve reached the third drawer in our “She Gives, Saves, and Spends” series. In this chapter, we’ll cover one of the reasons financial
If there is one thing I have learned during my years on social media, it’s that all of us, however modest we may be, have
Hi, girls! Are you ready to talk about the second drawer in our series “She Gives, Saves, and Spends”? In the previous installment, we talked
Have you noticed that we live with a perpetual sense of urgency in a world where everything is due yesterday? We generally opt for the
“The feminine traits of money are receiving, enjoying, sharing, making dreams come true.” As Personalidades do Dinheiro (Money’s Personalities) Contrary to the “save, invest, save,
I enjoy learning about photographic composition, color palettes, and the whole world that is photography, and one of the questions I most often get on
The Bible is full of wonderful stories of people who, despite having faults just as we do, completely gave their hearts to God and left
It was very clear to me that my future husband would be a God-fearing young man, who wasn’t afraid of my father, and who was,
We know that communication is necessary for the good development of any company or business. A leader who is unable to communicate is unable to
A few weeks ago I was reading a book that talked about many things, among them the importance of helping those in need. After reading about
Do you know what is one of the most searched Christian subjects on Google? “Who is Jesus” And if you are here, it’s because you are
I remember one time I was visiting an acquaintance, and she was talking to a friend, anxious for a solution. It was Friday, she was
For nine years, separated by thousands of miles, my now husband (Vini) and I cultivated our friendship and eventual relationship through online platforms like MSN*,
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is an essential micronutrient for the wellbeing of body and mind. It participates in the production of DNA and the development of
One of the greatest challenges young women and men face today is the temptation to start a relationship with a person who doesn’t share their
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Proverbs 14:1 Having a child is a blessing,
“I can’t imagine myself with someone from church.” “There’s no one for me in the church.” “Where could my love be?” These aren’t uncommon questions
“But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 Today we face an
Guilt—a feeling that weighs down the soul and saddens even the brightest days. Why do we carry it? True, it can serve to show us
If you normally wear skirts that reach below your knees, reach your calves, or that don’t cling to your body, you may have heard this
Self-esteem is a widely discussed topic. The term has been used to identify countless different things, which ends up leaving us confused. “Lose x amount
If you’ve heard of BORN you may have been curious to know what it is and what happens at that event, but if you have
It was late afternoon when Jesus invited His disciples to cross to the other side of the lake. Upon entering the boat, Jesus lay down
Teeth whitening is one of the most sought after aesthetic procedures in dentistry. Every day new promises of miraculous products appear on the market, causing
When looking up the word “family” you’ll find a general definition related to a group of people, who can be related by blood, or not,
Every body is unique. Not better, not worse, not more beautiful, not less, just different, singular, something I find to be endless poetry. As someone
I would really like to be able to genuinely say that in every single phase of my life I have had the deepest desire to
Friendship… Here’s a relationship we don’t want to live without. Based on the fact that we were not made to be alone, friendships become one
What is an orgasm, and why am I not experiencing it? Find out.
Understand your partner’s language and know which one you speak. It’s always worth the time and effort it takes to understand each other.
If you’ve ever been part of a humanitarian mission trip you know how much these projects change our lives. I thank God for the opportunity
God said: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 God’s love for us is a
Getting married isn’t a simple decision and involves serious consideration. A couple where both individuals were born and raised within the same cultural context already
Hello, beautiful people! My name is Andresa Moscat, and I am here to share a little bit about my experience in search of a healthier
My people have perished because they lack knowledge […] Hosea 4:6 People have had sexual relations and procreated for millennia, and still, there are many
O Lord, I have heard of what you have done, and I am filled with awe. Now [renew] in our times the great deeds you used
A few years ago, my family needed to renew our passports as soon as possible to get our visas. Our next move depended on the
We get sick when our body isn’t properly preserved. In other words, a state of unbalance is introduced and our body “malfunctions”. This situation is
I don’t know if you’ve ever had the experience of letting things that no longer make sense to you go. If you have, you will
Ah… resolutions! Also known as”objectives” or better yet “goals” for the new year. They’re the famous lists we make at the end of December, where
It’s possible to find hidden and interesting corners all around us, even close to home. Have you ever thought that there are probably places to
When January comes around with its “fresh start” anthem it makes us want to (re)organize the house, our finances, our goals. We look for anything
“No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church.” Ephesians 5:29 Starting a new year
New year, refreshed skin! To start the year off right, here are 5 homemade masks to use throughout the year for fresh and healthy skin
“Your job is to rest in Me.” Those are the lyrics to a song I have been listening to lately that has made me reflect
Believe it or not, traveling is transformative and can even have a healing effect. Yes, leaving your habitat and going after something new has a
Have you noticed how a burden has been placed on how we dress? Whenever an opportunity arises, people often try to convince us that the
This month at The Girl Writes we’re tackling the theme of renewal. Every day is a fresh start; every moment can mark a new beginning,
“As the index tells us the contents of stories. . .even so does the outward habit and […] garments (in man or woman) give us
Data from a recent survey (2019) conducted by FEBRASGO – the Brazilian Federation of the Gynecology and Obstetrics Associations, shows that 6.5 million Brazilian women
It seems that some days we wake up and our hair got up on the wrong side of the bed. You try to tame it
“It’s just a phase! It will pass.” “It’s just stress from work.” “I’m very overwhelmed with school.” “I’m just tired.” “I’m just sad about the
In the 1900s, letters were the “Whatsapp” of the century. I wonder how it felt to know that a letter had just been left in
At some point in your life, you have likely heard the well-known phrase, “Praying is opening one’s heart to God as a friend”. It’s true
Remember that day when the wind was blowing so hard you could hear her sharp tone rustling the trees and beating on the windows while
Have you ever wondered how it is possible for some pieces we find in thrift stores, for example, to remain in great shape and beautiful
Iridology is a complementary medicine technique that addresses not only physical symptoms but also emotional causes and beyond. Iridology recognizes 4 Temperaments that help us
“But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold,” Job 23:10. When Adam and Eve