Crystal Renaud Day's Blog

There have been so many moments in time that didnt seem holy while we were living in them. However, we can look back and see God was up to something. We can look back and see that even in the midst of deepest despair, fear, and strife that God was present in our suffering to bring comfort and hope to His people.

For those old enough to remember September 11, 2001, we...

As it has been said by so many by now, we are living in unprecedented times. The Covid-19 crisis has impacted all of us and is projected to continue for a while longer. It occurred to me that with social distancing and group gatherings limited to no more than 10, many people in recovery will no longer be able to attend their in-person support group meetings (Celebrate Recovery, SA, AA, etc.). For others, the anxiety, stress, and fear of present circumstances are enough to send them back to...

There is no question that we are living in unprecedented times. You dont have to be diagnosed with Coronavirus to be impacted by it. Across the country and around the world, were all impacted by it in one way or another. Whether it is the social distancing, closed schools and colleges, empty grocery store shelves, social media drama, political divisiveness, or even loss of incomethe fear,  anxiety, and...

Dating Done Rightis a comprehensive guide to singleness and dating for men and women of any age or life stage. Crystal Renaud Day was inspired to write Dating Done Right shortly after she met her husband in 2017. However,

Dating Done Right is the book she had always searched for as a single Christian living in the aftermath of the purity culture she grew up in.

Dating Done Right encourages singles to be content right where...

From as young as the age of 8, I can remember being on a search for love. That may sound kind of odd because why would an 8-year-old be searching for love? But, for me, I was searching for the love of a father. If fatherlessness (physically or emotionally) has impacted your life, perhaps this message about the Father’s unconditional love for you will be an encouragement to you and bring you hope.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many women will flock to their local theater to see Fifty Shades Darker, the sequel to the widely popular film and erotic book series Fifty Shades of Grey. There is a significant irony about linking a holiday about love and romance with a film that glorifies the use of BDSM (bondage, dominance, sadism, masochism) through manipulation and coercion in a relationship.

While the Fifty Shades of Grey series is often categorized as a romance, it actually normalizes a...

With the Olympics on our televisions every night, there’s been a lot of talk about several athletes breaking records for the number of medals being won by an athlete in a single Olympic games. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps now has 28 medals over the course of four Olympics, of which 23 are gold. 23 gold medals! I read recently that if Michael Phelps were his own country, he would rank 59th as the most decorated country since the first summer Olympics held in 1898.

As for me, I have often...

I wanted to take just a moment to share with you about something pretty big happening in my life this week. I am graduating from Liberty University with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology degree: emphasis in addiction & recovery. At the age of 31, this is my first degree, but it hascertainly been a long time coming.

In February 2009 at the age of 25,I founded Dirty Girls Ministries(DGM) out of my own experiences of overcoming pornography addiction and to provide a space for women to come...

In Episode 4, hosts Crystal Renaud and Jenny Miller sit down with Hookers for Jesus founder Annie Lobert to discuss her new book “Fallen: Out of the Sex Industry & Into the Arms of the Savior“, her harrowing experience in human sex trafficking, and her participation in our upcoming WHOLE Women Weekend. In addition, we warn you about some provocative new television shows coming soon to your living room.

For complete show notes and to enter to win Annie’s book, click here.

By Crystal Renaud

I have but a few words add to the already very long dialogue taking place right now after the death of actor Robin Williams. I know not all will agree with me, but this is my truth based on my own experiences. Thanks for stopping by.

When a tragedy like this happens many cry “mental illness!” and “depression!” as a way to try and understand. It is normal for people to scramble for answers to a senseless act. And because no one chooses the path of mental illness and it is a...