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When God Seems Silent
What to do when life is dark and heaven's quiet
by Verla Gillmor
posted May 27, 2009
Lessons from Longing
Three ways I've grown during my single years
Colleen Alden
from Christian History
God, Where Are You?
by Laura Petheridge, excerpted from When I Do Becomes I Don't
posted May 21, 2009
Never Been Kissed
The Virgin Lips movement, and shades of 'how far is too far?'
Susan Wunderink
from Christianity Today's Her-meneutics blog
What an Eight-Pound Person Taught Me about True Love
by Stephanie Voiland
posted May 6, 2009
A Believer's Last Day, His Best Day
A Puritan funeral sermon sets death in its true perspective.
Compiled and introduced by Leland Ryken
from Christian History
Hunger Has a Profile
Working at my local food pantry helped me personalize the statistics.
by Cindy Crosby
from Christianity Today
Small (Group) Wonders
by Camerin Courtney
posted April 15, 2009
Why We Love the Earth
"Our belief in a Creator, not crisis scenarios, drives our environmental concerns."
by Howard A. Snyder
from Christianity Today
The Season of Waiting
by Sherry Funk
posted April 15, 2009
Eyes Wide Open
We often feel that the movies "owe" us entertainment value, to the point where we've lost our sense of wonder. Here's how we might go about reclaiming it.
by Bob Davidson
from Christianity Today Movies
He Talked to Us on the Road
The surprising rewards of Christian travel.
by Ted Olsen
from Christianity Today
Man Up, Christians
Resisting the health and longevity gospel
by Mark Galli
from Christianity Today
Choosing Joy
by Stephanie Voiland
posted March 25, 2009
Is Drinking a Sin?
Leaders from Frontline discuss the biblical liberty, and limitations, of alcohol.
From Out of Ur
Blogs: A Window to Our Souls
What does your Internet personality say about you?
by Collin Hansen
from Christianity Today
When You're Depressed
Three questions to ask—five ways to respond
by Mark R. McMinn
from Christianity Today
The Day I Left My Marriage
(And the unusual advice that challenged my decision)
by Becky Zerbe
from Today's Christian Woman
Journey from Fear to Faith
Abused as a child, Ocean Star author Christina DiMari shares her troubled past in hope others will find healing.
by Holly Vicente Robaina
from Today's Christian
Going Home
Gathered with my family, I prayed for another Reunion.
by Nancy Kennedy
from TCW's Walk With Me blog
Me and My Dirty Mouth
Does the command about not taking God's name in vain include swearing?
by Lisa Harper
from Today's Christian Woman
Family Ties
Sometimes relatives differ, and that's okay.
by Al Hsu
from Christianity Today
Living Fearlessly
In my worry, I hadnt prayed or sought Gods counsel.
by Caryn Rivadeneira
from GiftedforLeadership.com
The Freedom of Failure
Why being honest about my bad habits is good for me
by Carla Barnhill
from TCW's Walk With Me blog
Losing It on TV
Ruby Gettinger battles her obesity and leans on God on national television.
Interview by Rose Pacatte
from ChristianityToday.com
You're So Vain
Why I didn't think this song was about me
by Jane Johnson Struck
from The TCW Editors' Blog
A Better Fit
One size doesn't fit all or even most—or me.
by Jonalyn Grace Fincher
from Today's Christian Woman
An Outsider's Guide to Baby Season
by Stephanie Voiland
posted October 22, 2008
The Only Hope for Monsters
We can't defeat evil in the world without facing the evil in ourselves.
by Kay Warren
from Christianity Today
Beyond Sound Bites
Sharing what God's really doing in my life
by Jane Johnson Struck
from The TCW Editors' Blog
The 36-Year-Old Virgin
How abstinence champion Lakita Garth kept the faith during the long years before her wedding nightand beyond.
by Pamela Toussaint
from Today's Christian
Choosing Celibacy
How to stop thinking of singleness as a problem.
by Marcy Hintz
from Christianity Today
Diary of a Makeover
On the TV show, I learned What Not to Wear—and what to say about my faith.
by Debbie Ostendorff
from Today's Christian Woman
Divinely Defined
How I've stopped seeing myself through other people's eyes
by Carla Barnhill
from TCW's Walk With Me blog
More Precious Than Gold
Winning an Olympic medal was everything it was hyped up to be, but the high didn't last.
by Josh Davis
from Today's Christian
Breaking Free
How we can love our own identities
Q & A with Dr. Linda Mintle
The Excitement of Hope
Olympians have something to teach us about this cardinal virtue.
a Christianity Today editorial
from Christianity Today
Really Real Life
Using social networking sites to construct ourselves
by Roxanne Wieman
from GiftedForLeadership.com
The Lost Art of Uni-Tasking
Sure, accomplishing 11 things at once is impressivebut sometimes doing 1 thing is even better.
by Camerin Courtney
from TCW's Editors' Blog
Day by Day
The joy of anticipating small, simple pleasures
by Andrea Bianchi
from TCW's Editors' Blog
Fat Girl's Plea
Satisfying my real hunger
by Nancy Kennedy
from From TCW's Walk With Me blog
Stepping into a New Stage
How I found myself again
by Carla Barnhill
TCW's Editors' Blog
The Princess Diaries
What I learned about beauty from a froufrou prom dress
by Nancy Kennedy
TCW's Walk With Me blog
The Half-Truths of Self-Help
4 false assertions the "gurus" promote
by Suzanna Kamphuis
TCW, May/June 2008
The Benefits of Brokenness
Why I sometimes wish I was an alcoholic.
by Philip Yancey
CT May, 2008
5 (un)Real Role Models
Fictional female characters deserving of our admiration
by Kelli Trujillo
Gifted for Leadership Blog
Snow in April
Life doesn't always meet my expectations.
by Carla Barnhill
From TCW's Walk With Me blog
Carbonated Holiness
Laughter is serious business
by Carolyn Arends
CT, April 2008
Get Over It!
How to avoid being easily offended by others' actions or remarks.
by Dori Harrell
TCW, March/April 2008
Count Your Surprises
The high spots of my life have been anything but expected.
by J.I. Packer
CT, March 2008
Overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed isn't a sin, but it is a case of distorted perspective.
by Susan Arico
Gifted for Leadership, March 2008
Hidden Hurt
I never guessed my "perfect" friend had secret struggles.
by Carla Barnhill
Walk With Me blog, February 2008
Under Covers
How I overcame my secret addiction to steamy romance novel
by Elizabeth Marvin
TCW, January/February 2008
Rx: Relax
Even my moments of leisure were filled with activity and noise.
by Andrea Bianchi
TCW Editors' Blog, January 2008
Moving Day
What packing up my grandpa's possessions taught me about my things
by Camerin Courtney
TCW Editors' Blog, January 2008
When the Monster Attacks
I kept dwelling on how I should be the one looking that good.
by Nancy Kennedy
TCW Walk With Me blog
Home for the Holidays
Why I long resented visiting relatives
by Andrea Bianchi
TCW Editors' Blog, December 2007
Christians and Cosmetic Surgery?
Five women discuss the nature of true beauty and "improving" on God's creation.
Moderated by Jeanette Gardner Littleton
TCW, November/December 2007
Counting Her Blessings
In good times and bad, TV news anchor Deborah Norville believes in the power of gratitude.
interview by Dawn Zemke
TC, November/December 2007
The Beauty of Tears
How I've made peace with my weepiness
by Camerin Courtney
TCW Editors' Blog
Recovering "Nicely"
This superficial, neurotic need to have everyone like me was awfully tiring.
by Nancy Kennedy
Walk With Me blog, November 2007
What I'm Learning About …
Loving the "least of these"
by Camerin Courtney
Walk With Me blog, October 2007
Thick Skin
Why do I let criticism affect my self-worth?
by Carla Barnhill
Walk With Me blog, October 2007
I Need Help
Why admitting that is actually a great display of strength
by Camerin Courtney
TCW Editors' Blog, September 2007
What I'm Learning About … Guilt
by Karen Morerod
TCW, July/August 2007
The Gift of Gluten
How losing my health has helped me find my body.
by Andrea Bianchi
TCW Editors' Blog, August 2007
Invisible Christian Women
Why do I feel like an outsider at many women's ministry functions?
by Camerin Courtney
TCW Editors' Blog, August 2007
"I Used to …"
How many talents had I let burn out?
by Andrea Bianchi
TCW Editors' Blog, July 2007
I Love, Therefore You Are
Why the modern search for self ends in despair.
by Mark Galli
CT, June 2007
Burned-Out Volunteers
I'm exhausted by all the things I do at church, but I'd feel guilty if I took a break. What should I do?
Answer by Christin Ditchfield
TC, May/June 2007
Honor My Mother?
How could I—when she'd caused me so much heartache?
by Myra Langley Johnson
TCW, May/June 2007
Desire Happens
You see, you want. Then what?.
by Agnieszka Tennant
CT, March 2007
"Ordinary" Delights
Let us praise the consoling banality of good.
by Agnieszka Tennant
CT, March 2007
Faith Without Borders
7 ways to become a cross-cultural Christian.
by Siri L. Mitchell
TCW, March/April 2007
Starfish on the Shore
A Haitian pastor's compassion reminded me that God is calling each of us to share his hope—one need at a time.
by Julie Ferwerda
TC, January/February 2007
70 Effective Resolutions
In several sittings over a one-year period, Jonathan Edwards drafted these 70 resolutions by which he governed his life and ministry.
by Eric Reed (and Jonathan Edwards)
LJ, January 2007
Merry and Meaningful
12 ways to make the most of your holidays.
by Jeanne Winters
TCW, November/December 2006
Radical Gratitude
What a dying friend taught me about being thankful "in all things".
by Mayo Mathers
TCW, November/December 2006
Look at All the Lonely People
A radically old way to reach out to a friendless culture.
a Christianity Today editorial
CT, November 2006
No More "Poor Me"
4 ways to cancel your pity party.
by Grace Fox
TCW, September/October 2006
Losing Weight—from the Inside Out
To change the way you look, you first have to change the way you see.
by Dr. Nick Yphantides
TC, September/October 2006
When Life Begins
Everything we do—at any age—either moves us toward or away from God's call on our life.
by Michael Bruner
Faith in the Workplace
10 Things You Should Do Before Going to Heaven
Practical ideas for living a more complete life this side of eternity.
by David Bordon & Tom Winters
TC, July/August 2006
8 Single Principles
What are the keys to starting and growing a ministry that reaches singles? A panel of singles pastors agreed that every singles ministry—small or large—is based on 8 specific principles.
by Brian Mavis
Outreach, May/June 2004
Virtual Community
Do I need to go to church since I can find fellowship online?
by Nancy Ortberg
TCW, July/August 2006
Alone with God
The healthy effects of taking a break.
by Chuck Tompkins
Leadership, May 2006
The Upside of Envy
How to turn the "green-eyed monster" into a force for good.
by Koren Wetmore
TCW, May/June 2006
No More Christian Nice Guy
Author Paul Coughlin broke out of a passive lifestyle and wants to help the men in your life do the same.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, March/April 2006
The Truth About Deceit
Most lies are pitiful attempts to protect our pride.
by David P. Gushee
CT, March 2006
Up Close & Personal: Stasi Eldredge
Bestselling co-author of Captivating talks about restoring women to be who they were meant to be.
by Mary Darr
MomSense, March/April 2006
To Be Happy in Jesus
Are evangelical Christians really happier than their neighbors?
by Sarah Pulliam
CT, March 2006
Crossing the Divide
Even in the church, race divides more than it unites. Here's how to build a bridge.
by Debra Akins
TC, January/February 2006
Learning from Fools
The safe thing to do with power and possessions.
by Andy Crouch
CT, Feburary 2006
Sleep Therapy
In search of a counterculture for the common good.
by Lauren F. Winner
B&C, January/February 2006
When Two's a Crowd
Is it OK for a single Christian woman to share an apartment with a man when it's not sexual?
by Frederica Mathewes-Green
TC, March/April 2004
Growing Pains
I pleaded with God to take away my chronic headaches. Sometimes grace hurts.
by Eileen Sommi
TC, July/August 2005
Halfway to Heaven
Remembering who God made you to be can help you navigate the midlife blues—and add joy to the journey.
by Jo Kadlecek
TC, July/August 2005
Dad's New Date
How do I cope with my father's adultery?
by Leslie Parrott, Ed.D.
TCW, March/April 2005
A Jewel of a Writer
Bret Lott is a true-blue evangelical who writes literary fiction that New York takes seriously (and that Oprah loves).
by Lauren F. Winner
CT, June 2005
Contemplating a Career Change?
One out of four of us is contemplating making a career change. Here are a few market-tested, biblical tactics to consider before making the leap into that new job.
by Brian Ray
Faith in the Workplace, posted 10/20/2004
Choking on Anxiety
How to stop worrying and start giving your concerns to God
by Charles Swindoll
TC, March/April 2005
Singleness and the Art of Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Living solo means becoming an expert on the broken "thingies" in your car.
by Lori Graham
TCW, March/April 2005
News You Can Use
Today's headlines can help you positively impact your world
by Lori Roeleveld
TCW, January/February 2005
Lessons from Longing
Three ways I've grown during my single years
by Colleen Alden
TCW, January/February 2005
Grace Before Dinner
What would it take for Laura to find her way back home?
by Liz Curtis Higgs
TCW, November/December 2000
A Dream Fulfilled
I never imagined my daughter would come all the way from Guatemala.
by Melissa Montana
TCW, November/December 2004
From "I Do" to "You Can't"
Marriage isn't as important as we're led to believe
by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
BC, September/October 2004
The Spinster's Story
Is marriage the only happy ending we can imagine for our stories?
by Jennifer L. Holberg
B&C, September/October 2004
The Toughest Questions Singles Ask
Answers to five vexing questions from the unmarried set
by Virginia McInerney
TCW, May/June 2004
Gutsy Single Girls
Meet eight women who tackled their dreams all by themselves
TCW, March/April 2004
The Singles Challenge
It's not easy being single in a couples' world, but God has better things for unmarried believers to do than obsess over finding a mate.
by Margaret Feinberg
Christian Reader, March/April 2004
Confessions of a Former Smoker
I gave God my life, but he wanted my addiction as well.
by Lynn Gauthier
TCW, November/December 2003
The Heart of Hospitality
How I learned it has absolutely nothing to do with having a home worthy of Southern Living.
by Lauren F. Winner
TCW, November/December 2003
The Thin Cage
Constantly thinking about how much you weigh? A former chronic dieter takes on our obsession with being skinny.
by Jane Johnson Struck
TCW, September/October 2003
25 Ways You Can Make Difference!
Think one single person can't make a positive impact on the world? Think again!
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, September/October 2003
A Sobering Truth
I thought getting dry would solve my problems. So why was I still in despair?
by La Shawn Barber
TCW, May/June 2003
A Decent Proposal
How to take the high road in a low-rise, skin-is-in society
by Dannah Gresh
TCW, May/June 2003
A Woman's Worth
As a single woman, I felt like a failure—until God helped me redefine "success."
by Sherri Langton
TCW, March/April 2003
Surviving the Splurge
How to get out from under holiday debt—and stay out!
by Katrina Baker
TCW, January/February 2003
White as Snow
Was Glorianna Wilson really the right person to play the angel in this year's Christmas pageant?
by Liz Curtis Higgs
TCW, November/December 2002
Especially for You
20 gifts with purpose—and a small price tag
by Kathi Hunter
TCW, November/December 2002
Tradition!
Old and new, quaint and quirky, creative memories can enrich our lives in many ways.
by Amy Nappa
TCW, November/December 2002
Discovering a Healthier You
Christian wellness professional Ruth McGinnis offers tips to help you feel better and more balanced physically and spiritually.
by Amy M. Tatum
TCW, September/October 2002
What Single Women Wish You Knew
The married woman's primer for befriending the unattached.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, May/June, 2002
Still Single
I never dreamed I'd be 40something and unmarried.
by Dee Gray
TCW, January/February 2002
Resolution Solution
6 great ways to make your goals stick
by Joan Esherick
TCW, January/February 2002
Cyber Christmas
How to net holiday bargains online.
by Ellie Kay
TCW, November/December 2001
Living Single
4 strategies for avoiding the common pitfalls of singleness.
by Elizabeth Powell
TCW, November/December 2001
Go Ahead—Dream
You'll be surprised at what God will do!
by Stacey Padrick
TCW, September/October 2001
Women in the Wild
Through the valleys and peaks of our mountain journey, we each too one more transforming step in the life-long adventure of walking with God.
by Nicole Phinney
TCW, July/August 2001
It's Just a Number
How I made peace with my scale.
by Audrey Barcus
TCW, May/June 2001
My Mother, My … Friend?
7 secrets I discovered to growing closer.
by Julie-Allyson Ieron
TCW, May/June 2001
Facing Failure
You may be surprised at what you find!
by Verla Gillmor
TCW, May/June 2001
Am I Too Needy?
I don't want to scare guys away.
by Diane Mandt Langberg, Ph.D.
TCW, March/April 2001
Loose Lips
Are they sinking your relationships?
by Ramona Cramer Tucker
TCW, November/December 2000
Mad About Me!
Learning to love your body can help you feel better about yourself.
by Karen Scalf Linamen
TCW, November/December 2000
Status: Single!
21 reasons to enjoy the state you're in.
by Ginger E. McFarland
TCW, September/October 2000
Need a Confidence Boost?
Discover these secrets to liking yourself more.
by Verla Gillmor
TCW, May/June 2000
Single Minded
What I learned when I stopped focusing on getting married.
by Lori Smith
TCW, March/April 2000
Proud to Be Modest
Author Wendy Shalit rattles the female establishment with a hip appeal to tradition.
by Lauren F. Winner
CT, January 13, 2000
Mom For a Morning
Sitting with little David took me to the manger.
by Mary E. Flynn
CR, November/December 1999
Making Christmas Your Own
Forging new traditions can be tricky—but worth it.
by Kelsey Menehan
TCW, November/December 1999
Seeing Green
Don't let envy color your view of life.
by Nancy Beach
TCW, September/October 1999
Move Over, Cindy Crawford!
I have a thing or two to tell you about beauty.
by Rhonda Wheeler Stock
TCW, May/June 1999
What Have You Done for YOU Lately?
12 ways to give yourself the special treatment you deserve.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, March/April 1999
Too Much Stuff!
If life's clutter's got you down, try these secrets to simplifying.
by Mayo Mathers
TCW, January/February 1999
Only the Lonely
Where to find comfort when you're feeling alone.
by Verla Gillmor
TCW, November/December 1998
What's So Great About Being Single?
Plenty! Here's why.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, September/October 1998
My Mother, My Friend
No one warned me that becoming an adult would rock my relationship with my mom.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, March/April 1998
Pretty Woman
How God helped me redefine beautiful.
by Shea Gregory
TCW, September/October 1997
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