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article | August 22, 2019

Criticism comes along with every ministry role. There are two ways to respond to its sting: honor Christ or sin and dishonor His Name. I’m grateful to Erin Davis for drawing the distinction for us. Hear Erin’s heart in her video message, …

article | October 16, 2020

Were you created with a physical or mental difference? Well, you are definitely not alone. In fact, one in four adults in the United States live with a disability. Maybe yours has even caused you to question God’s goodness or that He …

article | July 20, 2020

I may be the Thomas Edison of preschool Bible lessons. He found 10,000 ways a light bulb wouldn’t work. I found 10,000 ways not to teach preschoolers the Bible. This is exactly why I’m thankful that during my first year of teaching, …

article | February 4, 2009

Yesterday, I gave you 10 truths straight from the Word of God specifically designed to give you hope when your emotions have deceived you. Here are seven more. 1. When you feel like you don’t know where to turn for help and …

article | April 20, 2020

I wanted a mentor. I understood the value of having a godly older woman pour into me and offer me wisdom. I didn’t need convincing. I just couldn't think of a woman who fit the bill. It took me several years (yes, …

article | March 17, 2016

So you're a Christian. Here are three things that doesn't mean (and one thing it does). 1. Being a Christian doesn't mean you're perfect. We have earned ourselves a bad rap for sometimes trying to be sinners wrapped up in a perfect …

article | May 29, 2013

In the darkness of night, a twenty-something woman steps out of her plush towel sheet and dips her toe into a descending stairway leading to a secluded, spa-like pool. It is the night before her wedding, and she is bathing in a …

article | May 1, 2012

It seems we've developed an imaginary checklist for what it looks like to be a Christian in high school. It goes a little something like this: Go to youth group A LOT! Vow to shut down your Facebook. Then reboot your Facebook. …

article | September 21, 2020

Do you love a good secret as much as I do? Whether it involves a new anti-aging cream or tips for building authentic relationships, I’m eager to uncover fresh, helpful information. Secrets also imply something hidden deep within the secret teller’s heart …

article | April 21, 2016

Mistakes . . . not an easy topic because it is painfully personal. I have been involved in women's ministry for thirty years and have made every imaginable mistake—more than once. And this is not just past tense. I am often shocked …