Our National Conference is now in the books. In God’s kindness, the event sold out with 1,300 in attendance. It was standing room only as men and women heard from complementarian leaders on God’s goodness in our manhood and womanhood from a variety of angles. Thank you to those of you who attended, connected...

By Leanne Swift I’ve been praying lately that the Lord would show me how I could be more effective in his service. I think he answered by revealing something that has been holding me back in many ways: self preservation.  It has begun to gnaw at my soul. Websters defines self-preservation like this: 1. preservation of...

By Christine Hoover Editor’s Note: One of our regular writers, Christine Hoover, shares her insights on women, friendship, and ministry. We hope you are encouraged as much as we were. ********************************************************************** You’re usually going to have to be the initiator. Other women will assume that you’re too busy, that you have tons of friends, and...

By Tina Gist Do you have “hot spots” of clutter around the house? For instance, are there spots where junk mail lands, dirty laundry ends up on the floor, books don’t get re-shelved, clean laundry collects, toys get scattered, and before you know it you are tripping over the vacuum cord? The Gist Family home...

By Rondi Lauterbach No one told me that when I had a baby that not only would I not have time to read my bible, but I wouldn’t have time to eat either. No one told me that. They didn’t tell me how hungry I’d be either. Feeding two takes a lot of calories. Food...

By Courtney Reissig Few things cause more debate and confusion than women and work. Can a woman work? Can a woman be successful in her work? What does that look like? What about moms? The questions are endless. And sometimes the emotions surrounding the questions are endless, too. Thankfully, Carolyn McCulley and Nora Shank have...