Godly Women Blog

The Determination of a Child

Written by Chant’a Collier

A story of a young girl who struggled to walk can teach us important lessons about moving forward with determination in our spiritual development. Let me share with you a mother’s story...

To Quit or Not to Quit?

Written by Nancy Diraison

When we’re faced with a challenging situation or difficult trial, it can be tempting to quit. But persistence is a valuable characteristic to develop. Most of us are familiar with the...

A Solid Foundation

Written by Barbara Lee

A member shares a lesson she learned from three fallen trees. How can we strengthen our spiritual foundation and be strong in times of adversity? Recently I saw three large trees that just tipped...

I Was an FI Student … for a Week

Written by Susan Scott Smith

A Church member who attended one of the 2014 FI Continuing Education sessions in Allen, Texas, recounts her experience of being an FI student for a week. Thirst for knowledge seems to be...

GMOs—Are You Concerned?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

There is a lot of worry about genetically modified organisms—GMOs. But is there another type of “GMO” that we should be even more concerned about? The uproar about...

How Does God Feel When We’re Suffering?

Written by Nancy Diraison

We certainly know how we feel when we go through trials. But how does God feel? A Hebrew word can help us understand the depth of God’s feeling for us. Have you ever wondered what God is...

What Do You Want Chiseled on Your Tombstone?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

The recent death of a longtime minister reminds me of how we think of people’s character when we hear their names. God’s many names represent His character. The Church of God recently...

What the Internet, the Tree of Knowledge and Fish Have in Common

Written by Nancy Diraison

The Internet only became publicly available in the 1990s. Is it good, bad or neutral? Is there a subtle problem with it that Christians need to beware of? I had an early background in data...

Spiritual Development Plan

Written by Chant’a Collier

Goals are important for spiritual growth. To prepare for the spring holy days, I am developing a plan to help me grow, overcome and examine myself.  This is the time of the year that my...