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article | January 22, 2024

Picture a person fiercely committed to doing God’s work. Let’s call him P. P was raised in a ministry home. He committed his life to serving God at a young age, attended the most rigorous Bible college, and became a talented and …

article | June 8, 2011

Lie: I cannot go to church it is for two parent families. Truth: The church is made up of many parts and each one of us has a part in it (1 Cor. 12:27). Lie: If I find another man, I will …

article | January 11, 2021

We’re starting the new year with a bang by bringing you the Best of the Best articles from the Leader Connection! —Leslie Bennett, Women’s Ministry Initiatives “Would you prayerfully consider starting a new ministry to women at our church?” I remember being …

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 …

article | May 10, 2019

A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to teach at our church’s high school retreat. It was a fruitful (and . . . um . . . sanctifying) experience. After weeks of preparing for, praying over, and pouring …

article | May 20, 2011

1. Salvation—"Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory." (Isa. 45:8; 2 Tim. 2:10) 2. Growth in Grace—"I pray that my children may grow in the grace and …

article | June 3, 2010

Hey, Chicas! Erin asked me to tackle some of your questions since I’m an “NBM” like you (a “Never Been Married”). Some of you are asking questions like, “Is college okay?” “Is having a job at all okay?” Ummm . . . …

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 | April 30, 2013

Is your tongue on fire? No, I'm not talking about eating spicy food. I'm referencing our power to set things ablaze with the words that we say. I've been struggling a bit with guarding my words lately, so I pulled up this …

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 …