When I was first married, I wasn’t a huge fan of the larger-than-life example of womanhood portrayed in Proverbs 31….
Becoming a World-Changer
As a child, I romanticized the idea of being a “Christian hero.” I imagined the thrill of adventure and the…
The Blessing of Children
Eric and I were married for ten years before we had children. Just why did we wait so long? The official reason—meaning the answer…
Leaving the Pen in God’s Hands
Probably the biggest fear that single women deal with is that if they don’t take matters into their own hands, they…
Emptying the Backpack
If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.1 John…
Pointing Guys to a Higher Standard
Have you ever been frustrated with the state of today’s men? If so, I have some good news for you. As women, we…
Surrendering Our Desires
As American Christian women, we hear lots of messages today about the importance of our heart—messages that put great…
The Beauty of Forgiveness
When I was sixteen, my brothers and I regularly visited residents at our local nursing home. Our favorite person to…
The Dangers of Shallow Living
When Eric and I first began traveling, speaking, writing, and discipling, I quickly realized that I wasn’t prepared…