Godly Women Blog

A Noncompete Clause for Church?

Written by Debbie Pennington

What might we experience in our congregations if we chose to sign a figurative contract of noncompetition? You may be familiar with the legal concept of a noncompetition agreement. It’s a...

Grandmothers in the Bible: Good, Bad and Blessed

Written by Karen Meeker

Two of the most prominent grandmothers in the Bible are Lois and Naomi. What can modern grandmas learn from the examples of these grandmas? Grandmothers are a mixed bag in the Bible. There were some...

That It May Be Well With You

Written by Lynn Marshall

A young man’s good example of honoring his dad stirred me to reexamine how well I am listening to our spiritual Father. Recently I was listening to the true story of a 12-year-old boy whose...

Rise, Take Up Your Bed and Walk

Written by Tammy Valley

Christ performed many miraculous healings. What should those healings mean to us today? Does God offer us a similar miracle? There was a pool of water surrounded by the lame, the sick, the blind, the...

Today in Belgium—and Tomorrow?

Written by Janel Johnson

After the terror attacks, our hearts went out to our friends who live near Brussels. In a world gone mad, what could we tell them about our hope? As we began our morning’s routine, an email...

The Rock

Written by Andrea West

Life brings good times and hard times. Here’s how I learned to pray and, when I am overwhelmed, to run to “the Rock.” As World War II drew to a close, my mother heard a radio...

What Is Your Motivation?

Written by Barbara Lee

A recent story in my community caused me to consider the importance of the motivations behind our good deeds. What should be our reason for helping others? When I think about doing something good...

What’s All This Talk About Purpose?

Written by Amber Clark

This seven-letter word holds secrets for the direction and ultimate meaning of our lives. There’s much more to it than career goals and physical success. What is my purpose? How do I find my...

The Mission

Written by Chant’a Collier

An evening with some ladies who experienced the American home front during World War II provided some valuable lessons about our mission and calling. While living in Baltimore, Maryland, my husband...