“Be Still and Know that I am God.”Psalm 46:10(a) It was one of those moments when I wished I had a “fast-forward” button for my life. I sat in the sterile room waiting for the surgeon to arrive. On the tray table next to me were needles, scalpels and gauze. I could feel my sympathetic…
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. “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will…
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. These devotionals are a beautiful reflection of that mission. “A man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.”(Is. 53:3, ESV) I…
There’s something about the ocean that quiets the noise inside me. To kick off summer last year, our family stole away to Kiawah Island for a time of rest and renewal. We love the beach in May—when the days are warm, but the air still carries a breath of spring. The summer humidity hasn’t quite…
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. “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be…
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…
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…
“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…
“Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little. Then he said to her, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’” Luke 7:47-48 Pointing Fingers or Open Arms She wasn’t invited to the dinner party, yet she confidently entered the room. She knew the…
Live free indeed through Christ! Your freedom is His gift—walk in it, share it, and lead others to Him. Who the Son sets free is free indeed! “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.“John 8:36 Those God sets free are completely free! Walk in the fullness of freedom you have…
Sacrificial love often goes unnoticed, yet it reflects the heart of Christ—costly, unseen, and deeply transformative. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13 (NKJV) I had no idea when we first got married that I’d find myself waking up alone. And not only for…
Life seems to take us from one battle to the next. But we aren’t meant to fight them on our own. See what areas God wants you to submit. I’ve heard countless folks say that we need to stop asking Why me? and instead ask Why not me? That question is a great equalizer, wouldn’t…
Even without fully understanding someone’s pain, we can carry our friends to Jesus, offering the love, comfort, and support only He provides. “Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men.”Mark 2:3-5 (NKJV) “Mom, you need to come see this!” My daughter’s muffled voice rose over the steam of my…
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