Lessons Learned Through Pursuing Adoption
“My sister cannot keep this baby can you take her?” This question turned my world upside down one day. This phone call came out of the blue. The baby’s name was Cassie, she was fifteen months old and needed a home. That was enough for my mother’s heart to say, “yes, I want her.” I knew nothing about her, her... >Read More
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Singleness of Heart and Action
Do you find your life to be confusing and disorganized? Take this study to help you consider the wise use of your day.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT.
I often look back on my university days with fond memories. Although the workload was heavy, I didn’t mind final exams. No... >Read More
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Can the role of mother be the most fulfilling?
We celebrate those who are moms on Mothers' Day with a flower in church and maybe a sermon on honoring our mothers, but most days the job can be thankless, unnoticed and under-appreciated.
Many women feel pressure to justify why they haven't gone back to work, conceding that they are "just a mother" and are left wondering if they... >Read More
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Superwoman or Super God?
‘I AM SUPERWOMAN!’
Or at least I was, or thought I was until more and more of the ‘soup’ started sloshing over the rim of the bowl.
I had good training to be superwoman. My grandparents were immigrants from Europe and both grandmothers worked hard and constantly in the mining areas of Pennsylvania.
My mother worked in a factory until...... >Read More
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New Title for Mom
A woman named Emily, renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's Office, was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. "What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job, or are you just a...."
"Of course I have a job," snapped Emily. "I'm a Mom."
"We don't list...... >Read More
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Holy Cravings
"Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly desire) the pure (unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow into (complete)salvation." - 1 Peter 2:2
During a Bible study with our JESUS film team in Mexico, we discussed the meaning of the above verse. A medical doctor in our group pointed out that the... >Read More
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My Other Mother
Mother-in-law jokes-we've all heard them. Can we relate? A vast majority will laugh along with those jokes, heard in smoky nightclubs or by office coolers. Many will even nod a quiet understanding of the dreaded mother-in-law. Well, I am here to set the record straight. I don't keep my mother-in-law locked away in a dark, basement coat closet turned...... >Read More
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Singleness of Heart and Action
Feeling pressure to be perfect? We can pray for you.
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The Biggest Loser Comes Home
We have never watched The Biggest Loser before this season. A friend... >more
What Do You Fear?
