KIM BARNES|GUEST When my husband was in seminary, he did a summer internship at a church in Bradenton, Florida. The young pastor and his wife were very encouraging to us and gave us some great marriage advice: “Remember that marriage is never 50/50. It’s always 90/10. Sometimes you’re the 90. Sometimes you’re the 10.” It… Read More
CHRISTINA FOX|EDITOR My newest book, Closer Than a Sister, is about community and friendship. But not just any community or friendship. It’s about the relationship between women in the church. I don’t know about you, but I need community. I need people I can turn to when life is hard, when I don’t know… Read More
TARA BARTHEL|CONTRIBUTOR At all of my women’s retreats, I invite the attendees to write a brief reflection and prayer request after the first (usually Friday evening) session. For my “Fear Not!” retreat, they share with me about the burdens tied to their worst anxieties and worries. “Titus 2 in a 21st Century World” encourages older… Read More
ELLEN DYKAS|CONTRIBUTOR Rushing in, plopping down. Balancing baby, sipping an iced latte. Goldfish crackers crushed and crumbs spread. Waffle syrup decorating the table. Up and out to drive the carpool. I just had brunch with a 40-something woman, mom to four kids and a sister in Christ. We’re more alike than different, even though I’m… Read More