Category: Women
Women's Series
Stressed – Fretting Over the Future
Future stress comes from a fear of the future. Rather than trusting God’s vision for your life, you worry that it’s all up to you.
Stressed – Navigating Difficult Relationships
Relational stress comes from our interactions with others. Whether at work, home or with friends, we have to navigate the feelings and expectations of those who may be toxic, demanding, or selfish.
Stressed – Dealing With Hectic Stress
Hectic stress is feeling pulled in a thousand directions. Overwhelmed by the schedule, responsibilities and the need to prove ourselves, we end up missing out on the most important thing.
Stressed – Managing Emotional Stress
Emotional stress comes in many forms-depression, anxiety, grief, guilt and shame. This type of stress is often fueled by a lack of self-esteem, trauma, ruminating over past mistakes or a fear of failure.
Psalm 139 – A Psalm of Identity
Talking Points: You have value. God created you – every part of you. You have purpose. God...
Psalm 103 – A Psalm of Worship
Talking Points: Worship is surrendering your whole heart to the God who is worthy of your praise....
Psalm 51 – A Psalm of Repentance
Talking Points: Start with seeking mercy – withholding the just punishment that’s...
Psalm 23 – A Psalm of Protection
Talking Points: Sheep aren’t smart or resourceful. They are easily led astray failing to realize...
Psalm 1 – A Psalm of Choice
Talking Points: The first option- sin captures your attention and cultural values influence your...
How to Resist Gossip in Your Relationships
We know how destructive gossip is yet we all can fall into it so easily.
Is It Wrong to Have Guilty Pleasures?
Many Christian women have what they call their “guilty pleasures.” Is there anything wrong with these things?
Three Things About Lying
Lying causes us to trade one thing for another. We either lie to protect ourselves or we lie for fear of hurting someone else.
Don’t Be a Gossip
Gossip is so subtle it can just sneak up on you before you know you’re even doing it.
Stop Being So Critical
It’s easy to point out when someone else is doing everything wrong – but the reality is we aren’t perfect either.
How to Stop Complaining
Complaining leads to more complaining – stuck in our own perspective forgetting God’s bigger plan.
Watch Your Critical Spirit
It’s not always easy to be positive. In fact, we oftentimes find that being critical is our default.
Harness the Power of Thankfulness
Why should we be thankful in times of trial? The answer is found within the word that means “to be thankful.”
Is It Okay for Me to Be the Spiritual Leader if My Husband Isn’t?
The Bible says husbands are the leaders in the home but you married someone who doesn’t want to lead spiritually. What are you supposed to do?
When Life Seems Impossible | Esther 3-4
Just when Esther thought life was good, an evil person enters the picture threatening the lives of herself and her people.
Women – Traits of a Godly Woman
We ourselves can never live up to the high standards of a godly woman, but allowing Jesus into our lives and letting him work through us, gives us the ability to reach those standards.
Our Words Have Power
Our words are powerful and they have the ability to either bring healing or destruction to our relationships.
Worry, Faith and Trust | Calm My Anxious Heart #5
Worry is a waste of energy yet we all do it anyways. Find out a better way to live your life.
Finding Contentment in Relationships and Possessions | Calm My Anxious Heart #4
True contentment can’t be found in people or possessions. Only God can bring us true fulfillment and happiness.
Finding Contentment in Who We Are and What We Do | Calm My Anxious Heart #3
The Bible says that God fashioned each of us together just the way he wanted in order to create a unique piece of art designed for specific purposes.
Finding Contentment in the Face of Trials | Calm My Anxious Heart #2
If we want to experience contentment in the face of our trials, we need to do our part and let God do his part.
A Life of Contentment | Calm My Anxious Heart #1
Contentment isn’t about a temporary feeling of happiness. It’s a steadfast satisfaction that comes from within.
Should a Woman Be Strong?
The story of Moses teaches us that women can and should be strong – and their strength can be used by God for generations.
Dealing with Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are born out of a distorted body image that robs women from appreciating the bodies God gave them.
Helpful Advice for Young Moms
There are times when we are simply not in charge. Once we realize this, we can set aside the fixating and concentrate on our kids’ needs.
Shame and Regeneration | Search for Significance #5
Shame makes us think we are not capable of growth and change but God says we can.
Blame Game vs. Propitiation | Search for Significance #4
When we fail to measure up to a standard, we tend to take the focus off of ourselves and look to blame someone else.
The Approval Addict vs. God’s Reconciliation | Search for Significance #3
Don’t believe the lie that in order to feel good about yourself you have to be approved by certain people.
The Performance Trap vs. God’s Justification | Search for Significance #2
The world says our value comes from our accomplishments but God’s word says something different.
The Search | Search for Significance #1
If we want to discover the things that hold us back from living a joyful life, we need to take the time to identify what’s broken within us.
You Are What You Eat
If we feed our minds with the garbage of the world, that is what will come out of us.
The Queen of Sheba | Women of the Old Testament #6
Learn insights from the life of the Queen of Sheba and the importance of asking the hard questions to find the truth.
Abigail | Women of the Old Testament #5
Learn insights from the life of Abigail and how speaking the truth in love saves relationships.
Hannah | Women of the Old Testament #4
Learn insights from the life of Hannah and how important it is to be patient in prayer.
Miriam | Women of the Old Testament #3
Learn insights from the life of Miriam and the importance of having a heart of worship that puts others ahead of self.
Deborah | Women of the Old Testament #2
Learn insights from the life of Deborah and the importance of having the courage and wisdom to stand for God.
Sarah | Women of the Old Testament #1
Learn insights from the life of Sarah and the importance of relying on a powerful and gracious God.
Women – Who Sits on the Throne of Your Life?
Are you a woman who prayerfully presents your needs before the Lord and patiently waits for Him to answer before taking action, or do you want to call the shots alone?
Is Submission a Real Thing?
Understanding God’s heart behind submission is important in combating the lies our culture peddles against it. God designed men and women as compatible beings with differing roles.
What to Do When Someone Gossips about You
What should you do when you learn that someone is gossiping about you? Here are two practical, biblical steps.
Three Warnings For Christians – James 4-5
The book of James concludes with some final warnings and some concluding thoughts on how to love others.
Taming the Tongue – James 3
Our words can speak life or death-we get to choose.
Listening and Doing – James 1-2
For some Christians, the pursuit of God is only a Sunday thing – leaving Monday through Saturday to live according to their own desires.
Living an Unfractured Life – Intro to the Book of James
James, the leader of the early Christian church wrote this book to challenge Jewish Christians to prove their genuine faith through authentic living.
3 Questions for Those Who Struggle with Unforgiveness
If you struggle to forgive people in your life, ask yourself these three simple questions.
The Comparison Game, Social Media, and Being a New Mom
New moms often struggle to wrap their minds around the new reality of caring for a little one. Combine that with social media and you’ll start comparing yourself to others.