Walk through Hobby Lobby on any given day and you will find countless signs, pillows and knick-knacks emblazoned with messages. Some are more overt, like wall art with the word ‘bathroom’ on it (wonder which room that’s for!) while others are a bit more subtle. A pastoral painting with sheep in the distance and a…
Club31Women is honored to showcase the winning pieces from the COMPEL Writers Training competition, featuring heartfelt devotionals written by emerging Christian writers. COMPEL equips women with the tools and confidence to write words that matter—and these devotionals are a beautiful reflection of that mission. “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was…
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”—1 Corinthians 14:40 (KJV) I have to admit—when my four kids were younger, back-to-school season wasn’t completely chaotic. As a professional organizer, I had extensive experience and practice creating organized spaces. We had fairly stable routines for mornings, spots for backpacks (nails in the garage), and rhythms…
Club31Women is honored to showcase the winning pieces from the COMPEL Writers Training competition, featuring heartfelt devotionals written by emerging Christian writers. COMPEL equips women with the tools and confidence to write words that matter—and these devotionals are a beautiful reflection of that mission. “Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My…
God’s faithfulness carries us through every unexpected turn, proving trustworthy in every step of thin-air faith. “He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.”1 Thessalonians 5:24 (ESV) A few weeks ago, I watched as my daughter walked across the stage to get her high school diploma. She’s the youngest of seven and…
“But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath he swore to your ancestors, he brought you out with a strong hand and redeemed you from the place of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt.“Deuteronomy 7:8 Have you ever struggled to make a decision? For me, I struggle to know if…
Feeling empty or like your mental load is weighing you down? Discover how to find true soul rest by caring differently and surrendering control to Jesus. What if you cared differently? “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for…
Even when we can’t see what God is doing, drawing near, listening, and responding in faith positions us to experience His power and care. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. (James 4:8 ESV) “God has a lot on his plate—people with cancer, marriages falling apart, teenagers battling addiction—and I don’t…
Feeling weary or stuck? Ask God for a new vision this summer and discover renewed joy, peace, and purpose for the season ahead. As summer approaches, I wonder how YOU are feeling? Excited as you look forward to vacations, a slower schedule, and family reunions? Exhausted as you anticipate entertaining young kids? Wary of trying…
Discover the peace and protection found in God’s shelter through Psalm 91—a refuge in the storms of life, both seen and unseen. April began with a series of big storms rolling through my region of the country. Not one, but two large systems dropped thunderstorms and tornadoes that caused destruction and tragedy across the Mid-South….
Want to make a difference in your child’s life? Start by building her heart and mind—one strong, beautiful word at a time. Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)…
Persevering in marriage—especially unseen—is a quiet, beautiful act of faith and obedience, done simply because Jesus says so. “And Simon answered, ‘Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.’” Luke 5:5 (ESV) Weddings today have become a grandstand of sorts. Reality shows display over-the-top nuptial…
“It takes a great deal of strength to choose weakness.” Alicia Britt Chole “Most of us on Easter Sunday’s evening “fall asleep well fed and perhaps even grateful, yet somehow something short of awed.” Alicia Britt Chole “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only Son, that whoever believes in him should…
Holy places are thick with wonder and sacrifice—where darkness meets resurrection and every Gospel story whispers, “This really happened.” Last year, my husband’s family gathered for an epic Easter weekend at the Outer Banks. It was the first time all twenty-nine of us had been together in years. The Outer Banks is known for its…
Through Mary Magdalene’s story, we see how receiving grace, recognizing Jesus’ voice, and sharing His goodness leads to contagious joy. I once heard my friend share that when his children leave for school in the morning, he tells them to “be joyfully different.” His aim in doing so is to remind his kids that they…
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