Women

The story of Leah, Rachel, and Jacob is quite a dramatic love triangle. But it can teach us lasting lessons about how to be secure in God and God alone.

The Bible is filled with stories of courageous woman who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Esther, who becomes Queen of Persia, must risk her own life to save the lives of all the Jewish people in her kingdom. Her boldness has many lessons for women today.

In a western world that is constantly blurring the lines between the sexes, we are faced with passages in Scripture that call cross-dressing "an abomination." Why exactly is that, and is this notion outdated, or does it still reflect the loving heart of God?

Eve, as the first woman, is made in God’s image. She is created deliberately, and her creator honored her and all women who would come after her by making her a piece of his very essence. In his intentional creative act, he places a divine imprint on all humankind.

It’s the struggle to feel seen, productive, it’s the constant worry you are doing something wrong, it’s the unending need for more and more patience, it’s the lack of understanding from those that aren’t living the same life, and the severe lack of societal appreciation for the effort and talent it takes to run a home well. Here's how to fight STAHM depression.

For the grieving, the wounded, and the estranged, our Heavenly Father meets daughters in every kind of father-loss.

Yet there was comfort in knowing that God saw me, our family, and every aspect of our life from a higher view, and while none of it felt good, I pressed into trusting that the Lord was good and would bring good out of this.

Jesus reiterated the importance of love when he reminded His followers to love God first with all their heart and soul (Matthew 22:37) and then love our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:39)

These ten friendships put God first and I believe when we model ours after these examples, we will experience friendship the way God intended us to.

It's easy to feel alone when everyone around you is getting pregnant. Whether it's your sister, best friend, distant friend, friend who wasn't even trying or wanting to get pregnant, acquaintances, co-workers, frenemies, or your long-distant enemies – it hurts all the same seeing everyone's gain while you're experiencing loss.

One of the greatest weaknesses we can have is not knowing who we are in Christ. By reading these scriptures, we can get a better idea of who we are and why we matter.

Have you ever struggled to stick to your healthy eating plan, only to give up and give in?

Prayer Journaling provides a way for us to sit at Jesus' feet, ponder his Word, ask hard questions, bear our souls, and make him above all else the center of our universe.  

Let’s face it, summertime just begs for kiddos to jump in sprinklers and play outside for hours on end, but it also creates these hungry little monsters that continually ask for “snacks.”

We are his handiwork. His workmanship. His Poiema (His poem). And he didn’t create us to be ogled at. He didn’t create us to be idolized on Instagram. He created us with a purpose. “To do good works.” Works which He prepared in advance for us to do. 

You have big faith for eternity, but how about for your beach vacation? You believe God is big, but can that faith help with daily insecurities? Learn how “little faith” can bring peace to body image battles.

Hannah understood that true surrender isn't about giving up; it's about giving over. She realized that any dream worth having is worth dedicating to God's greater purpose.

If we look beneath the surface of this common story, we might discover how much like Eve we are deep down—and how to avoid repeating her mistakes.

America’s Founding Mothers helped birth a nation. Today’s mothers are helping shape its future. 

He gives us the means to embrace His love so we can give ourselves space to grieve and grace to heal.

Christian women can find inspiration in Scripture for how to be faithful in thought, word, and action. The Bible provides helpful guidance on their identity and how women can honor God with their lives and hearts.