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article | September 14, 2020

Imagine this: You arrive at a women’s ministry meeting, casually ask the Coordinator “How are you?” and she sighs, “Okay, under the circumstances.” What is your initial reaction? Are you inclined to follow this woman and crawl under the circumstances with her? …

article | December 20, 2011

"Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law” (Ps. 119:18). We should pray . . . That God would teach us His Word. “Teach me Your statutes” (Ps. 119:12b; see also verses 33, 64b, 66, 68b, 135). True …

article | September 1, 2007

No one enjoys suffering, but suffering is a necessary, normal part of the Christian life. In fact, the Scripture says we can expect hardships and suffering to increase (2 Tim. 2:3; 3:1–4, 13), so we must be prepared. We learn from the …

article | April 14, 2010

I decided to email some men I know to ask them how we as women can affirm and encourage them to express godly masculinity in the home and church? This is what they shared with me. Express encouragement/belief in him Say "Thank …

article | October 19, 2023

When I lead, teach, and disciple women, I want the glory to go to God. Rather than see me, I want women to see the beauty of Christ and love Him more. I know you do too. But as a ministry leader, …

article | October 9, 2013

I had a long phone conversation with a young friend of mine. She's a senior in college and a follower of Christ. A young man had recently begun courting her and had even gotten her father's permission. Though both were Christians, it …

article | October 28, 2015

I'm a podcast girl. If I'm taking a drive, going for a walk, or working at my desk, I've often got my earbuds in, listening to someone chatter. Here's a peek into my playlist. A few of my favorite podcasts are: The …

article | September 11, 2017

Years ago, when it was time to select Bible study materials for the following year, my church’s curriculum committee informed our women’s Bible study team that we were no longer to use Bible studies by a particular author—we’ll call her Susie Smith. …

article | October 21, 2008

I saw an interesting bumper sticker this week. It said simply, “It’s all about me!” I thought to myself, “Really? That’s the one statement you want to make to the world?” Of all the things that person could have taken a stand …

article | July 8, 2024

Dear Friend, Whether you’re leading a large ministry team, teaching a Bible study, or sitting with your arm around a struggling mom, all leaders have one thing in common: we need God’s truth to point women to the freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness …