Godly Women Blog

Remembering the Plan of God

Written by Rachel Koenig

I have many memories, some painful and many joyous, tied into the festivals of the Bible. For me, these memories give additional depth to the meaning of God’s festivals. This time of year...

Commitment: Is It About to Become Extinct?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

Recently Captain Francesco Schettino came under a barrage of criticism for abandoning his sinking cruise ship off the coast of the Tuscan island of Giglio in the Mediterranean. When we heard about...

Lost and Found: Lessons From Life and the Parables

Written by Karen Meeker

For me, feelings of loss or being lost are the stuff of nightmares. Jesus’ three parables about lost things convey object lessons that still resonate with me today. It was hard to shake my...

What Is More Important: What I Do or What I Am?

Written by Judy Swanson

My self-examination must go deeper than my actions, into my inner character. My husband considers me a person who is always doing—always on the go, always trying to accomplish something....

Tale of a Sheepish Shepherdess

Written by Becky Bennett

Herding sheep was never my idea of fun. But my experience helps me more deeply appreciate our Good Shepherd. When I was 9, my family moved 60 miles away from the relatively civilized, well-watered...

Was My Husband Henpecked? What’s the Solution?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

My husband’s friends called him henpecked because I wanted him at home. I learned that nagging doesn’t work. As wives, how can we improve our relationship with our husband and still...

If One Member Suffers: Lessons From an Injured Knee

Written by Karen Meeker

Sometimes it is the hidden and underappreciated parts of the body that grab one’s attention—for instance, an insulted knee! Okay, so it’s never been the most coveted physical...

Harnessing Happiness: Battling the Thens and Whens

Written by Leslie M. Schwartz

We all desire to live happy lives. Yet do you find yourself dreaming of the future or reminiscing on the past? Learning to be content in the present and making the most of whatever chapter of life...

To Care for the Fate of Such a Man: A Story of Forgiveness

Written by Karen Meeker

Several years ago, the media was filled with reports of the murder of Jessie Davis and her unborn child, and the eventual conviction of their murderer, Bobby Cutts Jr. Initially I was caught up in...