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Should you get a tattoo or piercing? | Articles

article | July 28, 2011

Getting my ears pierced was a big deal at my house. Despite years of begging, my mom made me wait until my tenth birthday. When I (finally) hit double digits, my mom planned a special trip to Walmart, where I picked out …

A Crash Course On Fasting | Articles

article | November 21, 2011

Thanksgiving is hands down my favorite holiday. There are lots of reasons for that—turkey, mashed potatoes, pie, stuffing, noodles, green bean casserole ... you get the point. With all of the focus on food that will inevitably happen this week, it may …

When Ministry Becomes an Idol | Articles

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article | February 22, 2016

If someone had asked me a few years ago, "Is ministry an idol to you?" I would have emphatically told them, "Absolutely not. I'm committed; I'm passionate. I have a purpose and a calling, but ministry is not an idol to me." …

Women’s Ministry Leader Survival Guide Tool #7: When Ministry Bec | Articles

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article | August 26, 2019

If we dig underneath our passion, vision, and drive in ministry, we may be shocked to find something ugly. Chiree Patterson warns how our well-meaning hearts can be deceitful. Clip tool #7 from the Women’s Ministry Leader Survival Guide to your ministry …

How to Breathe Life into Small Group Prayer | Articles

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article | October 21, 2019

We sat in a circle, with eyes closed and heads bowed, listening to Sally, a fellow ministry leader, spout eloquent paragraphs. The group seemed to track with her for the first few minutes, but after a while, I began a mental inventory …

Are You Ready for Bikini Season? | Articles

article | June 17, 2014

Bikini season is back! Stores all across America have traded in their furry winter coats for the itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, yellow polka-dot bikini. Summer is almost here, and girls are heading to the malls to pick out their new favorite swimsuit. Bikinis are …

From Tragic Loss To Fully Rooted Faith | Articles

article | September 12, 2011

Many of you responded last month to our interview with Kim Jaggers. Kim's husband committed suicide fifteen years ago, and she offered a unique perspective into the lasting impact of suicide. This month, Kim's son Will opens up to us about how …

Offer a Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving | Articles

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article | November 18, 2019

I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High. (Psalm 7:17) I will never forget a season of my life about sixteen years ago when …

The Best Friend a Girl Could Want | Articles

article | May 29, 2014

I've got a great friend. He's always available to listen to me and give advice. In fact, He gives better advice than anyone else I've ever known. He never steers me wrong. He is a capable and compassionate advisor. He nudges me …

Is God Mad at Me? | Articles

article | June 26, 2014

the·ol·o·gy noun : the study of God We study God through His Word each Thursday on the blog. Our goal is to present the truth of God in a way you can digest and apply. This week we will look at what …