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article | July 2, 2020

Many of us who serve in women’s ministry feel the weight of unmet expectations. No matter how hard we work, there is always more that could be done. Women don’t stop needing spiritual help and encouragement at 5 p.m. We wish we …

article | March 12, 2020

Recently, we’ve seen influential and respected church leaders fail, disqualifying themselves from vocational ministry. Failure after failure disturbs us, and we wonder how this can happen. What events or patterns or missteps led to such unfortunate ends? Of course, we can take …

article | January 23, 2017

I hate to be bossy, but mind if I make two suggestions for your new year? Make a reading list. Make sure at least two books written by old, dead guys (or gals) make the list. If you’re like me, the classics …

article | April 8, 2019

A couple of years ago, our youth director reached out to me and asked if I could lead a discipleship group of teen girls. “You have a lot to offer,” he said. My first thought was, It’s been decades since I was …

article | January 14, 2019

Sarah married the love of her life, whom God called to be a pastor, and their four children came in rapid succession. Sunday morning was the most stressful time of her week. Her husband left early to unlock the church and prepare …

article | June 1, 2002

1. Have Vision You, as a parent, need to make a long-term commitment toward raising your children to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The word vision implies that you have your sights set on a goal and you are passionate …

article | October 29, 2018

I light a candle and set the jar onto the wooden desk slowly, careful to avoid making a sound. I spread a blanket on the floor. Pull my Bible from the shelf. Gently lower myself onto my knees. Breathe tender, relieved breaths—the …

article | February 7, 2018

If I have the story right, after my dad asked my mom out, she commented to a friend, “Why do the creepy guys always ask me out?” (Obviously she changed her mind about my dad not too long after that!) Maybe you …

article | September 28, 2020

What’s the one thing you’ve been praying for? Maybe you’ve been praying about it for several years or several months. Maybe it’s a person, a deep desire, or a specific cause. Maybe you’re asking God for a miracle, or perhaps a few. …

article | June 4, 2018

As a women’s ministry leader, you’ve probably grown accustomed to relating to women in all stages and situations of life. Newlyweds, young mothers, empty nesters, singles, and grandmothers likely make up your women’s group. Yet even among these, you’ll always have a …