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article | November 13, 2017

A dear friend of mine worked in a bank overseas for about a year, handling large amounts of money. During training, she had to study various bills and learn their details so she could easily discern counterfeits if they came along. She …

article | March 5, 2020

Shakespeare once said: Some are born great women’s ministry leaders, some achieve greatness in leading a women’s ministry, and some have the position thrust upon them kicking and screaming. William Shakespeare never said this. Poor, old Wilhemina Shakespeare of the Christ Bible …

article | February 2, 2016

Okay, girls. You asked for some deep thinking on a difficult topic, so here we go. Let's roll up our sleeves and get to it. When I throw the word "racist" on the table, what comes to mind? Is it an image …

article | July 8, 2024

From the Editor: This article contains references to anxiety, depression, and suicide. While it is ultimately a story of God’s ability to redeem, these themes can feel heavy and alarming. Consider pausing to ask the Lord to direct your thoughts as you …

article | November 5, 2018

After my first daughter was born, I started to devour Christian parenting books. At first, I was super excited. Each book fueled the dreams I had of the blissful journey of parenting and how my husband and I would train our children, …

article | December 5, 2001

As a child of God, you have a very special relationship with other Christians. Paul's letter to the Ephesians pictures this relationship in two different ways. First, every believer is a member of the Body of Christ. Christ is the Head of …

article | March 21, 2017

All month we’ve been encouraging you to seek out a mentor and to find ways to mentor others. If you’ve been hurt by a fellow Christian or a Christian leader, this may feel like terrifying advice. That’s why I pulled over this …

article | November 23, 2020

If Jesus wrote a letter to your church, would your cheeks glow from His encouragement or burn from His rebuke? Jesus applauded the church at Philadelphia’s faithfulness and encouraged them with gracious promises (Rev. 3:7–12). But the church in Laodicea received a …

article | January 30, 2023

The home repair industry recommends an annual building inspection. You may wonder whether once a year is really necessary, but professionals contend that regular inspections will uncover minor issues before they become major. Consider: without careful scrutiny of the substructure, you won’t …

article | May 20, 2011

Brothers, pray for us. ~1 Thessalonians 5:25 There is no greater gift you can give your pastor and the spiritual leaders of your church than to pray for them. Pastors cannot win the battle alone; they need committed intercessors to lift them …