Building Faith like Strong Women of the Bible
I don’t know how your 2023 ended or your 2024 began, but if it was anything like mine, goodness, did life do quite the little number! To be honest, the past five
February 26, 2024
I don’t know how your 2023 ended or your 2024 began, but if it was anything like mine, goodness, did life do quite the little number! To be honest, the past five
There is excitement in the air! A new year brims with seemingly endless potential and possibilities. A new calendar feels like a clean slate. While we often look forward to a fresh
Have you ever bowed your head and closed your eyes to pray, but instead of words coming to mind, your brain played white noise instead? Or maybe you’ve closed your eyes while
Have you ever met a busybody, someone who is so distracted by what others are doing that they lose sight of the bigger picture? They also are inclined to meddle where they
I can remember the effort it took—my small feet pressing hard into the grassy hillside leading up from the parking lot to the entryway of the small country church. Working hard to
While 59% of women consider their faith to be important, 54% seldom participate in prayer, scripture study, or religious education groups. That means that a majority of women aren’t actively involved in
Holidays are synonymous with food, décor, cozy clothes…and family. For some of us, the idea of gathering with family quickens our hearts. For others, that festive turkey is served with a side
I recently realized that we only have nine more Christmases with our oldest child before he launches into the world as a young adult. That awareness sparked a desire to cherish each
What if I told you gratitude could increase happiness? What if I said that scientific research shows positive physiological benefits when we meditate on what we’re grateful for? What if I said
Well, I am absolutely done waiting. It’s that time of year and I don’t care who knows it. It’s Hallmark Christmas movie season! I’m not sure when it began for me, but
I was raised by parents who loved God and people and taught me the importance of their brand of hospitality—having an open heart and home. Their genuine, “Y’all come” mindset wasn’t an
Over the summer, the Esther Press blog authors wrote a series on the full armor of God. We covered the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of gospel peace,