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article | January 15, 2013

A few weeks ago, a colleague in the Christian publishing and speaking world suddenly needed an audience with me and my team . . . and fast. You see, over the weekend his eight-year-old daughter had a sleepover with a nine-year-old friend. …

article | October 13, 2016

If you feel like you’re just going through the motions in life, gritting your teeth as you trudge along doing mundane things that feel so insignificant, even meaningless, I’m writing to you. Because that’s where I find my heart today. I’m feeling …

article | December 8, 2015

You love his hair, his eyes, his nose. When he walks by you in the halls, a swarm of butterflies takes flight in your belly. Or maybe you're drawn to a guy who is out of reach. You only see him on …

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 5, 2018

Do you remember your first job—your first real job? I remember mine. I was so excited to put all that I had learned in college to the test. I was filled with ideas and zeal and passion. I anticipated being part of …

article | July 10, 2020

As morning mist hovered over the quiet pond outside their hut in South America, five men began to plan. They were in their twenties, slim and fit from working outside in the tropical heat. The year? 1955. Maps, pencils, and notebooks covered …

article | May 7, 2015

So, your parents don’t trust you? Maybe every time you have to explain your actions to them you feel like you’ve been put on trial. They drill you about details and keep digging, convinced you’re hiding something. Maybe they take more of …

article | January 22, 2013

This post on boy craziness was one of our most popular posts ever. Maybe that's because it's loaded with truth from God's Word! By the way, if you want to hear the whole juicy story, look for Paula's book, Confessions of a …

article | December 28, 2016

This post from the archives has been freshly updated and expanded with Paula’s three main tips for those who want to write a book. Enjoy! I often hear from aspiring writers asking for tips on how to make their dream of becoming …

article | May 3, 2010

I bet you’ve played a version of the comparison game. Maybe you are constantly judging whether or not other girls are smarter than you, or more popular or more athletic. Maybe you find yourself in constant competition with an older sibling or …