Ever reach Labor Day wondering where the summer went? Here are some ways to help us slow down, find rest, and seek Jesus. Continue Reading …
Resources by Topic: Time Management
I've always been a word nerd (as a young girl, you'd find me salivating in the paper aisle while my mom shopped Walmart for groceries). Continue Reading …
Peek over Jani's shoulder at five of her lifetime goals—as well as how she broke them down into measurable goals for 2013. Continue Reading …
Feeling discontent and insecure? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? You might be fighting what Christine Hoover calls the "new greed." Continue Reading …
Are you wasting your life on trivial things? Here are some practical ways to spend your time on things that matter in light of eternity. Continue Reading …
A busy mom of six once told me, "I'm too busy not to pray!" Our spiritual lives would be transformed if we lived by this creed. . Continue Reading …
I recently finished reading the book of Daniel, and it left me aching to catch heaven's eye--the way Daniel did! Continue Reading …
Some days I give in to a heart that's crabby and ungrateful. I feel exhausted and numb, shifting into autopilot in my marriage and motherhood. Can you relate? Continue Reading …
Here are four truths I’ve been remembering and implementing in everyday life. I hope they help you as much as they’ve been helping me. Continue Reading …
If Jesus was the most productive person to ever live, how can I tap into that productivity in my own life? Continue Reading …
In many ways life for the average middle school and high school girl has started to resemble a pressure cooker. Continue Reading …
It used to be that work was contained within certain boundaries. But now, thanks to technology, work spills into all hours and no one seems to notice anymore. Continue Reading …
We live in a messed up world we can't control. Doesn't that make you want to dust and vacuum? Continue Reading …
God's Word tells us to ponder and to plan. These six questions will help you do just that as you continue on into 2013. Continue Reading …
Today, with less than fifteen years left till I turn sixty-nine, I wish I were a whole lot further along toward these goals. I haven't even come close . . . Continue Reading …
I was not a planner. I convinced myself I was a free spirit--an artiste. I smugly told myself that I didn't need to make plans, because I had faith. Continue Reading …
"I know of no greater simplifier for all of life." Continue Reading …
When it comes to time management, the greatest principle for us as Christians is truly a liberating one: In the final analysis, I have only one thing to do. Continue Reading …
We can become more consumed with the good gifts God has graciously given us than the One who gave up everything to offer us new life. Continue Reading …
When our personal schedules and the schedules that surround us become complex and overwhelming, is there anything to be done? Continue Reading …
As my husband and I cleared our schedule, the gaps made room for us to get to know each other again. The result has been connection, intimacy, and renewed love. Continue Reading …
Here's a short list of some of the things I've been mulling over as I ponder "time management" as a Christian. Continue Reading …
Is your sin really hiding in your junk drawer? Continue Reading …
Why the "I'll be happy when . . ." trap keeps us from finding true satisfaction and freedom in Christ. Continue Reading …
We’re busy. Overbooked and stretched thin. Is simplicity even possible? What would that look like? Continue Reading …
Be honest—does the idea of a weekly day of rest go against the grain of your achievement-addict heart? Here’s why the God-ordained Sabbath is meant as good for your soul. Continue Reading …
Help for avoiding the defcon I’m-running-late, shoulda-been-out-the-door, got-nothing-to-wear, I-hate-the-way-I-look catastrophe. Continue Reading …
Tim Challies’ book, "Do More Better," could be revolutionary for the student, the housewife, the women’s ministry leader . . . for you. Continue Reading …
Rest is more than a good Sunday afternoon nap. Deep rest holds the promise of shalom-peace with God, peace with others, and peace within. Continue Reading …
Do you find yourself frazzled by all that’s on your plate? Would you be brave enough to submit your calendar to the Lord, trusting Him to fill it as He sees fit? Continue Reading …
How can we make sure our New Year’s resolutions aren’t leading us away from dependency on Christ? Paul’s words in Colossians 2 help us wade through these difficult waters. Continue Reading …
It’s true. There’s not enough time to accomplish everything. But you can plan to do everything God calls you to do—everything that is truly important. Continue Reading …
10 truths we find at the intersection of our health and God’s Word. Continue Reading …
Does busyness make you frustrated, fearful, or fruitful? Is a full schedule unhealthy or unholy, or can we be busy in a way that brings God glory? Continue Reading …
Integrity is like a load-bearing foundation for life. Continue Reading …
Setting goals with a clear sense of purpose in these five specific areas of life will yield substantial dividends. Continue Reading …
In the midst of faltering resolutions, refresh your heart and mind with these four truths. Continue Reading …
While we can’t stop, create, or multiply time, when we invest it in eternal pursuits, it pays dividends that last forever. Continue Reading …
It’s discouraging to fail, but there is hope to be found in trying again. Continue Reading …
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the topic of self-care. As women of God, we have to think carefully about the conversations that are happening around us. Continue Reading …
As confusing and often contradictory messages about self-care continue to swirl, how can you put the Truth into practice? Continue Reading …
Are you running to broken cisterns when your soul is parched? Continue Reading …
We’re prone to run to anything and everything but God for our rest and refreshment. Continue Reading …
What in the World Do You Want?
Do not love the world. The apostle John wrote these words to the early church. What does it mean to avoid worldliness in the 21st century? Dr. Crawford Loritts offers a balanced perspective. He says that avoiding worldliness isn't primarily about setting up rules or unplugging from society. It's an issue of love. Do you love God or do you ...
What does it mean to avoid worldliness in the 21st century? Dr. Crawford Loritts offers a balanced perspective. Do you love God or the things He provides? Continue Reading
Message 6: The Truth About Priorities
Tired? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Betsy Gomez can relate. She shares how it is possible for your distracted heart to find peace and rest in Jesus.
Tired? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Betsy Gomez can relate. She shares how it is possible for your distracted heart to find peace and rest in Jesus. Continue Reading
Stop, I Want to Get Off!
We can manifest the same spirit as Jesus did when facing pressure if we’re willing make His number one priority ours as well. Continue Reading
Resolutions for Godly Living
Jonathan Edward understood the importance of being purposeful. Here are 70 resolutions he wrote before he was twenty years old. Continue Reading
31 Questions for the New Year
Take the time to ponder these questions--and you'll live a much more purposeful life in the New Year. Continue Reading
Help for the Busy Woman
Feeling overwhelmed? Learn to seek God for what He wants you to do. Continue Reading
True Woman Manifesto
If you see biblical womanhood as a gift from God, and agree with this True Woman Manifesto, sign it at www.TrueWoman.com. Continue Reading
Whatever the Cost
Will you say, "Yes, Lord. I am Your servant. Take me, use me, spend me. Fulfill all Your holy, eternal purposes in and through my life"? Continue Reading
Personal Vitality Plan
Christian growth and spirituality is about the whole person. This plan addresses the body, soul, and spirit. Continue Reading