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article | August 19, 2014

When a Christian leader you'd looked up to and learned from messes up royally (and unfortunately it's not a matter of if but when you'll experience this), I know what you'll want to do. You'll want to block them on Facebook and …

article | February 8, 2021

Twenty-two years ago, when my church leaders asked me to serve as a director of children’s ministry, I promptly said, “No, thank you.” Honestly, I loved being at home with my children and discipling the women that God brought my way. Although …

article | July 7, 2014

Don’t we all appreciate a well-prepared small group leader? How does she plan and prepare? Here are a few tips to help in that process and to make the most of your group time. Preparing to Lead As a leader, set aside …

article | January 4, 2013

There's been a lot of discussion lately about whether or not fashion matters. Here is a sampling of the comments we've received. I just read the book, and it is kinda of just dumb. It really says stuff that isn't true, like …

article | April 30, 2018

Meg and I had been friends for several years and enjoyed a sweet relationship. She was part of a group I helped lead at our church. One day, Meg called to tell me that she disagreed with a decision that had been …

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 | October 24, 2012

Every year as fall hayrides and pumpkins melt into haunted houses and jack-o-lanterns, I feel a little torn. As a Christian, should I find a not-so-scary way to participate in Halloween festivities? Should I sideline myself because there are some spooky elements? …

article | June 13, 2017

To help you make the most of the next few months, we’ve pulled some posts from our archives about summer. Here’s one to help you decide if you should take a summer mission trip. I love mission trips! The experience, the ministry, …

article | September 14, 2015

It’s the next best thing! If you can’t make it for Revive ’15: Women Teaching Women, Revive Our Hearts is pleased to offer a LIVE stream. Make a date with us on September 25–26 . . . it’s absolutely free! Even though …

article | September 26, 2018

.media-video { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 */ height: 0; } .media-video iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } I have boys—a house full of them. I’m married to a mountain man of a husband …