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article | September 25, 2020

Fifty-one percent of Christian tweens don’t think it’s great to be a girl. They think it’s difficult. Maybe you do too. One thing’s for sure: the conversation is complicated . . . and confusing. Before you know it, you could be believing …

article | June 1, 2020

Your Challenge Fix your eyes on Jesus and the finish line by reading Hebrews 12:1–3 every day for ten days. Today’s Verse Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. —Hebrews 12:1 Today’s Devotion The name of an …

article | March 28, 2013

Raise your hand if you've been going to church since you were in the womb. Keep it up if you've celebrated at least fifteen Easters in church. I can't see those hands through the computer screen, but I am sure there are …

article | January 15, 2018

I cut my teeth in women’s ministry as an author and speaker with the privilege of teaching at women’s events across the country. Requests would simply find their way into my inbox, and whenever my schedule allowed, I’d pack my suitcase and …

article | February 25, 2019

If I could have one crazy wish granted, it would be the chance to sit around my kitchen table with women’s leaders (that’s you!) to talk about Jesus, the joys and challenges of leading women, and to pray together. As a leader, …

article | July 29, 2015

Caution: Contains explicit material not suitable for all readers. Monday I waved a caution flag warning that porn is everywhere in our culture and is increasingly socially acceptable among Christians. That whole post might have felt like I was simply stating the …

article | November 24, 2009

Twilight is back in the spotlight. The release of New Moon last week brought the mega-hit vampire series back to the big screen and back to the forefront of the minds of millions of young women. I wanted to take some time …

article | February 23, 2021

I’ve had the blessing of leading a small group Bible study at my church for ten years. During that time, my faith has grown, my love for God and His Word has multiplied, and I've had the joy of doing this alongside …

article | April 18, 2008

The enemy of truth is subtle and cunning. We should not be surprised by the increase in lies and spiritual error as we near the return of Christ. The Bible says this will happen (Matt. 24:11), and God wants us to be …

article | June 12, 2017

Two years ago I sat in my pastor’s office with a knot in my stomach. Am I cut out for this? I wondered silently as my pastor asked me to step into the role of director of women’s ministry at my church. …