An Important Rule for Peace
It’s a commonly accepted truth: the older you get, the less you care about what others think about you. This can be a good thing, ushering in a new... Read More ›
It’s a commonly accepted truth: the older you get, the less you care about what others think about you. This can be a good thing, ushering in a new... Read More ›
Recently, I shared a few thoughts in response to a question from one of our readers: how do we deal with our emotions when another Christian sins against us... Read More ›
Last week I began to share a few thoughts in response to a question from one of our readers: how do we deal with our emotions when another Christian... Read More ›
A broken relationship with another Christian leaves all manner of pain and disillusionment in its wake. But as we talked about last week, God’s character and closeness give us... Read More ›
Q. I’d be grateful if you could talk about emotions in response to when we are hurt by other Christians, particularly when there has been no reconciliation. Few things... Read More ›
After church on Sunday I was chatting with a friend about friendships. Friends are a big issue for us as women. Our friends and family are often the center... Read More ›
I only remember two things about Margie. She had long brown hair, and she was smarter than me. Maybe she recited her multiplication tables faster or got better grades... Read More ›
The messages from Next are online and I’m working my way through all of them. I love how the Internet makes it possible for a thirty-something mother of four... Read More ›
Are you a fake, a foul, or a faithful friend? Kevin DeYoung is part-way through a series on what the Bible has to say on the important topic of... Read More ›
“For we ourselves were once…passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.” Tit. 3:3 I wonder if part of Jesus’ motive for rebuking... Read More ›
Today we conclude our discussion on friendships for the single woman by taking a look at Colossians 4:5-6. This verse tells us to, “Walk in wisdom towards outsiders, making... Read More ›
For the single woman, friends are one of the best deals of your season. As it says in Proverbs 12:26, “The righteous should choose his friends carefully” (NKJV). Yesterday... Read More ›
How about our friendships? In addition to family, who are we to pursue? Proverbs 12:26 tells us that: “The righteous should choose his friends carefully” (NKJV). What does that... Read More ›
It’s time to take a look at the second great deal of the single season: Relationships. Women are, for the most part, relational creatures. Our world is often centered... Read More ›
There is one more question we must add to our list of fellowship questions, and it is the most important one of all: How are you preaching the gospel... Read More ›
Marsha, a reader and seminary wife, wrote to tell us that she and a friend are going to begin “holding each other accountable to the tough things of the... Read More ›
Each day, the topics we address on this blog may only apply to a slice of our audience. But when it comes to the topic of conflict, everyone can... Read More ›
Twenty-five years ago a single woman named Kathy Houghton came into our home for a church hospitality. After just a few hours, my sister and I were so attached... Read More ›
A dear friend of mine is walking through some relational challenges at present. With a longing to encourage, I emailed the following quote—a favorite of mine—to her today. I... Read More ›
Nicole has an article on Crosswalk.com’s family channel on the subject of mother-daughter conflict. However, mothers and daughters aren’t the only ones who may experience strife in their relationship.... Read More ›