Women

Satan is in the business of undoing families, and your family that is striving to honor and glorify God is a threat to him. That means you are his prime target! So, of course, he is going to mettle in your thoughts and place that “perfect” family in your path, with the “perfect” marriage or “perfect” children. Do not fall for it! Let me repeat. Do not fall for this lie and trap of envious comparison. 

Can a Christian woman be a feminist? If we really want to answer these questions, we need to see how God defines feminism and what He has to say about His design of womanhood.

Feeling lost in the mundane tasks of daily life? Even the most ordinary moments can hold extraordinary value when viewed through God’s lens. This article reveals how gratitude, faithfulness, and a Kingdom perspective can transform the routine into something truly remarkable.

When I first became a woman, periods were scary. I find that most people are squeamish when it comes to blood, and I'm no different. But the scariest part was being too afraid to tell anyone. I was in denial that my body was maturing, and so I kept it to myself. Pain included. 

During those first few years, the pain wasn't awful. I could pop an ibuprofen or Pamprin and go on my merry way. As I entered my early and mid-twenties, however, I suspected something was wrong. The sharp stabs and yanking were increasing. Regular doses of pain medication no longer worked, and I grew fearful yet again. This time, not because of the blood, but the unceasing agony. 

For five years, I suffered in silence. Doctor after doctor told me I was a normal and healthy functioning woman. They wouldn't examine me because I wasn't sexually active. But they were confident I was fine. 

"Every woman has cramps," they'd note, adding me to the list of all the other patients they'd passed along. 

"Here's 800mg ibuprofen," they offered, attempting to numb the pinpricks with what felt like a useless bandaid. 

"Eat more fiber and work out to ease symptoms," they'd retort as if I wasn't already doing that. 

 And so, I'd embrace another smile, say "Fine," and go on my way. 

Until the day I passed out. Until the day I crumpled in COSI. Until the day my now-husband saw me crawl on the floor to the bathroom. 

On that day, I decided my health and body deserved answers. It would be a long journey ahead, definitely not easy, but worth it. I desire answers and support for every one of you suffering today. And that begins by seeking answers and being informed.

If I could tell people three things about Endometriosis, I would tell them this:

When someone has journeyed through a season or multiple seasons of life, and then you are left to face a future without them, it can feel jarring and a bit burdensome. When a breakup occurs with a friend, especially a best friend, it can be hard to know how to move on, adjust, and do life without someone you once called your dearest friend. Breakups of this sort are not easy, but there is hope for a future ahead, even one that feels so unknown.

Yep. The Proverbs 31 woman—you know her, so therefore, you most likely avoid her, hate her, or nearly kill yourself trying to imitate her. Deep breath, ladies. Here are four reasons why all those approaches are wrong—and how to accurately interpret this biblical figure: 

The gift of a fresh start is a welcome one. Maybe this article finds you needing one right now. I have always loved the imagery of a new year being like a fresh snowfall. Imagine looking outside after a snowfall and seeing a fresh blanket of snow covering the ground. There isn't a footprint on it yet. That's what we have at the start of each calendar year.

With biblical support, this article will explore five of the lies that women believe about their roles in the church and a little bit about how the church overall has perpetuated them.

I stood at the kitchen counter, crumbled the paper in my hand and gritted my teeth, “Is this how my life is supposed to be?” I screamed in my heart. “Mommy, that’s my teacher’s note. You just messed it up.” My 6-year-old son said. Although tears burned my eyes, I took his face in my hands. “Baby, mommy wants to read this, but I can’t.” my words choked. “Remember, mommy can’t see.”

There's a strange tension that exists, even for Christians, between sacrifice and self-care. Here's an interesting perspective from Psalm 23 on the source of our refueling.

Instead of making new year's resolutions each year, I sit down with God and ask "How will I grow more in love with you this year?"

Take some time and choose one or two of these prayers to pray for your husband in the new year. It doesn't have to be perfect, just consistent. Jesus will hear you, and your husband will appreciate it.

As you can see, dinner doesn’t have to be a chore during this holiday season. With a little planning ahead, dinner will be on the table in no time!

Mary waited nine months for her miracle, but Israel waited centuries for the Messiah. God’s promises always come in His perfect timing—discover what Mary’s story teaches us about trusting and waiting faithfully.

Sometimes our number one priority gets lost in the shuffle. This is awful to say, but it’s true.

Noah’s wife has, through the ages, been associated with at least two specific names, Emzara being one.

Remember this Christmas season that love, pain, and grief can coexist because emotions are complex, yet they are still gifts from God.

Mary was a flawed human being (like us all), but God noticed her humble heart and open mind that were willing to trust Him no matter what was at stake.