Women

Every person has value and deserves your kindness and consideration. When it comes to our closest friendships, we do need to be careful. We want to be sure that we are choosing those who will help us live by the fruits of the spirit. They should inspire joy and kindness in us. Encourage us when we get discouraged. They should show up when we are in need.

Our well-being affects our ability to love and serve others, and by prioritizing our wellness, we become vessels through which God's love and grace can flow to those around us.

When your marriage goes through seasons of hardship or drought, it’s even more important to have a close circle of friends near you in your marriage. And not just any friends, but Christian friends that can encourage you with biblical encouragement full of wisdom and not worldly advice. Jesus, again, is our greatest example that while he loved everyone he met, unbelievers and sinners alike, he spent most of his time with the three disciples closest to him, Peter, James, and John.

Small group Bible studies allow women to grow in community with accountability. It also provides a support system for believers to be vulnerable and honest in the midst of living out what it means to be a Christian.

I want you to take a good, hard look at yourself.  But instead of feeling dissatisfied with what’s looking back at you in the mirror, lovingly accept how God created you.

Eating clean without making food an idol is not an impossible concept. While it might be difficult for many individuals, there are things you can do that can prevent you from making food an idol as you are trying to eat clean.

I'm so grateful I was forced to ask for help a decade ago. And whenever help is offered, to this day, I respond with a resounding, "Yes, please." Accepting help has changed me forever.

Where does the phrase "your body is a temple" come from? Why does the matter for Christians?

This summer, take time to REST. As you relax, energize, simplify, and tarry, God will renew your soul, and you will come to the end of the season refreshed and restored.

There is no curse in giving birth to children. While the pain in childbirth is a reminder of the sinful decision made by Adam and Eve, it is not a curse (even though some women may want to curse in the middle of giving birth). We see from the Scriptures that even through the pain in childbirth, it is soon replaced by great joy when that child enters the world.

God can work wonders and lead you to the right people who will be true friends to you. In the meantime, you can work on being a true friend to others and deepening your friendship with God. 

Gossip—delicious and yet so pernicious all at the same time. The Bible likens gossip to tasty morsels (Proverbs 26:22). No wonder so many of us fall prey.

If you and your friends are at all bookish, be sure to provide a flight of good reads to go along with the taste testing. Jane Austin? How about some Earl Gray tea with cream and sugar? Discuss along the tasting way what book you would pair with which drink. Enjoy the time chatting about all things literary, enjoying all things tasty, and being able to eventually drive safely home.

It doesn’t matter if you are lounging by the pool, soaking in the sun rays at the beach, or chasing after the kiddos in the backyard. Summertime just has a different vibe. It begs for cookouts and community, calling us to break out the colorful (or paper) plates and disposable utensils, all while getting a little creative with the presentation.

It's not okay to be selfish and step on other people for our gain or pleasure. But it is okay to take care of ourselves. To take time away from other people when we need space to recharge. To look after our basic needs for sleep, health, nutrition, etc...

Losing weight is not easy, but our bodies will thank us for it. Additionally, it allows us to be a good stewards of our bodies and to demonstrate we are ready to serve the Lord.

God made each of us with unique personality features (and even quirks). Most of us are either extra social or near-fearful of social interactions—neither is wrong or right.

I hope you can find your way through these solid biblical resources and lean into the truth of God’s Word and truly understand who you are in Him. God loves you and has a purpose for your life. When we take the time to study His Word and continue to dig in at deep levels, God can reveal to us so many beautiful truths about Him and our world.

No one is perfect except for Jesus. But Jesus is our role model, our head. We are his hands and feet in the world.  A woman of God remembers this and acts accordingly, modeling his ways and doing her part to raise up other believers in his name.

Just as on an airplane you must put the breathing mask on yourself first before you can help someone else, it is the same with self-care. Although our time is limited and our two to-do list can get quite long, it's still important to incorporate these practices into our lives.