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article | May 10, 2019

A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to teach at our church’s high school retreat. It was a fruitful (and . . . um . . . sanctifying) experience. After weeks of preparing for, praying over, and pouring …

article | May 23, 2011

God’s Word teaches that thankfulness ought to be a way of life. But in the reality of our daily lives, it is so easy for discontentment, murmuring, complaining, criticizing, or even bitterness to displace the “attitude of gratitude.” Cultivating a thankful heart …

article | December 5, 2001

John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave . . ." This is the message of Christmas! It is God's gift to the world that attaches meaning to our tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts. It is in giving, as …

article | January 10, 2017

As I write to you, it’s still Christmastime. I’m nestled in my armchair in front of the fireplace and next to our tree, shining with its lights and silver ornaments. I’ve got coffee to sip and Christmas music playing, and I just …

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 | July 28, 2010

Last week, Paula wrote two great posts on 1 Peter 3:3–4 which urges women to cultivate a "gentle and quiet sprit." The comments you left on those posts made me think that you might be wondering something I've been asking myself for …

article | December 5, 2001

More than 3000 days have passed since I received the phone call telling me that my father had had a heart attack and had gone to be with the Lord. We had been together only hours earlier, celebrating my 21st birthday. He …

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 29, 2015

I'm a white, middle-class, American woman. In my world, I'm almost always in the majority. I don't know what it's like to be discriminated against based on the color of my skin. The small town where I live has almost no racial …

article | December 21, 2011

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. . . . And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:1, 14). The Infinite became finite. The immortal became mortal. The Creator …