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article | May 13, 2020

It’s all about God. Life is all about God. You might’ve thought the book of Esther was all about Esther, but it’s actually all about God! While the players in Esther’s story—Mordecai, Haman, King Xerxes, and Queen Esther herself—provide us with powerful …

article | April 2, 2003

Walk through any Christian bookstore today, and you’ll find an array of books and products offering to help you be successful in every dimension and season of life. We have more tools and resources for our questions and hurts and needs today …

article | March 7, 2018

Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you (Ps. 73:25). We talked to over 1,000 teen girls about the lies that were making them feel depressed, lonely, angry, stressed, hopeless and a …

article | November 28, 2011

In a series of recent posts, we've been answering your questions about sex, love, and intimacy. This week, I want to write about an important question that may not apply to all of you, but that doesn't mean it's not important. Listen …

article | April 26, 2016

I'll never forget the day I found out the guy I was dating was not a virgin. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. I was so in love with him and never fathomed this would be a part of …

article | January 6, 2016

Last summer my older sister, Kristen, purchased beautiful flowers to hang in baskets in front of her house. The flowers were vibrant colors and really added a beautiful touch. In the same way that God designed flowers to require water to live, …

article | November 9, 2020

You know those days—or weeks or months—when you speak to your heart in frustration, saying, “get it together” as you glare at your mess? Your mess of discouragement and tears. Or your mess of over-indulgence and its unwelcome consequences. Or your mess …

article | November 3, 2020

French poet Victor Hugo is quoted as saying, “And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake." If I were to choose a word to describe the recent election season, I’d choose the word …

article | December 28, 2016

This post from the archives has been freshly updated and expanded with Paula’s three main tips for those who want to write a book. Enjoy! I often hear from aspiring writers asking for tips on how to make their dream of becoming …

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 …