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What Does Isaiah 66:13 Mean by ‘As a Mother Comforts Her Child, So Will I Comfort You?’

Candice Lucey

As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you... – Isaiah 66:13Contrary to some beliefs, there is no “Mother” counterpart to Father God, but Isaiah was prompted by God to comfort Israel with a...

How to Help Your Singles Bible Study Thrive

Hope Bolinger

How do single Christians mix with Christians who have engaged in a monogamous marital relationship? One could argue that personal Bible study practices vary a great deal from one Christian to anothe...

Why Did God Cause Eve - and All Women - to Experience Pain in Childbirth?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

There is no curse in giving birth to children. While the pain in childbirth is a reminder of the sinful decision made by Adam and Eve, it is not a curse (even though some women may want to curse in th...

How God Uses Messy Moms to Fulfill His Plan

Sheila Alewine

No matter where we are on the path of motherhood, or even “grand-motherhood,” we can all be classified as “messy moms.” We might be a mess. We might think we’re making a mess of it all, but we all hav...

What Does the Bible Say about Women?

Kristi Woods

The Bible uses the word “man” throughout its pages. All twelve disciples were men. Many of the stories we read center on males, including those of Moses, Abraham, Paul, David and Joshua. But what does...

Why Do Christians Say "Church Family"?

Pamela Palmer

Believers are members of God’s household, or God’s family. The phrase “church family” captures the depth of life that people share when they attend the same church. Believers who go to the same church...

The Danger of Speaking Truth without Love

Catherine Segars

We were pulling into the parking lot of my church when the DJ mentioned a controversy surrounding a burgeoning Christian recording artist. Apparently, she had appeared on a popular daytime talk show...

Is There a Mother God?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

To be clear, the Bible never says that the Lord God is Mother God. The Bible declares that the Lord is like the universally admired maternal instincts. The Lord uses similitudes to help us unders...

Who Were the Women Who Followed Jesus?

Hope Bolinger

It may seem odd to spend an article discussing the women who followed Jesus during his ministry. However, readers must keep in mind ancient texts seldom spent a great deal of time mentioning females...

The Deep Impact of These Biblical Grandparents

Emma Danzey

Think about all of the wisdom collected by these individuals over time. Think about all of the treasures of Scripture that they have heard and learned throughout the years. Think about the mistakes an...

5 Prayers for Those in the Midst of the Abortion Debate

Emma Danzey

Prayer and interceding on behalf of others is a beautiful privilege that the body of Christ often neglects. Let’s take some time to pray around this topic and seek the Lord at His Word today....

How Can Fathers Raise Kids without Provoking Them to Anger?

Jason Soroski

It is clear that fathers have a role to set the tone for Godliness in our homes. When fathers tell their kids how much better we were at their age, compare them to others unfairly, demand compliance t...

Why Did Jesus Say John the Baptist Was the Greatest Prophet?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

John the Baptist was a great prophet. His birth was foretold in Luke 1. He is the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth. He would eventually be the one who baptized our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...

There Is Enduring Hope to Be Found in These 7 Bible Passages

Kristi Walker

If you’re lacking joy or peace or both, try trusting God and putting your hope in Him and Him alone (Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 42:5). He is “the God of hope,” so run to Him when you’re feeling hopeless....

10 Great Devotional Books for Women

Becky Harling

Devotional books for women can be a valuable tool in our daily walk with God. While they are not to replace us opening our Bibles, they can be a valuable asset in helping us to connect with God. ...

Yes, You Have a Powerful Testimony to Share with Others

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

A testimony is a personal account of what God has done in your life. It will include your experiences or transformations. When done properly, your testimony should leave people in awe of who God is.&n...

What Does 'She Is Clothed with Strength and Dignity' Mean in Proverbs 31?

Dolores Smyth

Written to celebrate the blessing of women who love others with strength of character and dignity of conduct, Proverbs 31 is great wisdom for anyone wishing to put on the new self....

5 Prayers for Women after Roe v. Wade Decision

Molly Law

As we all desperately want our voices to be heard, I want mine to be in prayer for the women who feel alone and hopeless — for the pregnant and single — for all women to whom this concerns. I pray for...

Is There Cannibalism Found in the Bible, and if so, Why?

Connor Salter

Unless you were that Sunday School student who liked looking up Bible stories that no one mentions, you probably never asked “is cannibalism in the Bible?” ...