Oh, the times I have opened my mouth wider only to change feet! But haven’t we all? Media outlets make available updates on what people say–whether they meant to say it the way they did or not. We get an inside scoop on a host of …
Walking in Wisdom
Chicks in Conflict
“We just need to talk and air out our differences.” “Let’s just lay our feelings out on the table.” “I’m an open book. I want people to know exactly how I feel.” “I needed to vent.” Step back. Take cover. The outcome of this encounter …
Words of Encouragement
Here are some phrases you can use to cheer, encourage and woo those around you. Feel free to print a copy to hang on the fridge or keep in your purse. If you are like me and criticism comes much more naturally than encouraging words, …
Remembering Joy
Do you ever find yourself hard at work on some task when all of a sudden a funny memory from the past comes back to you and you can’t help it but grin while trying desperately to hold back the laughter? This happens to me …
Hinges and Locks
For the Schaeffers, shuttering their home in the Alps to the constant stream of seekers was easier said than done. The needs were unending, the requests for counsel and support unrelenting. As a strategic player in the mountain retreat at L’Abri, time and again Edith …
His Word Guides
Contained within Scripture God promises answers to whatever life hurls our way. In fact, everything we need for life and godliness dwells within its pages. The more we take time out of the busyness of our lives to glean from God’s Word and memorize it, …
Walking in Wisdom: Shoes Optional
Admit it–the Proverbs 31 woman bugs us all just a bit. She’s perfect! How can the rest of us imperfect women ever follow in her footsteps? MMCW’s theme for 2010 is Walking in Wisdom: Shoes Optional. We believe the Proverbs 31 woman has a lot to impart …
Praying About 2010 Priorities
Life hectic? Slow the pace down this week to carve out time to pray over your 2010 priorities. It’s important for you and me to know the Lord’s priorities for this point in our lives. He has a plan for investing our time, talents, and energy …