Crosswalk.com - Women

Building Your Women's Ministry in a Small Church

Kelley Mathews & Sue Edwards — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:58:00 GMT

God expects leaders in churches of all sizes to offer multiple opportunities for women to serve.

Your Mother-Daughter Relationship: Imperfect Makes Perfect

Nicole Whitacre — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Perhaps a little question occasionally rings the doorbell of your mind: "How did I end up being related to her?" The answer: God set it up that way.

Every Mother’s a Working Mother

Barbara Curtis — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:05:00 GMT

While motherhood can look easy, the irony is this: while lots of important people in important places conduct important business every day, the truly most important work in the world is going on at home, where the CEO is mommy...

Gender Roles in Marriage: What it Means to Lead and Follow

Paul Coughlin — Sat, 03 May 2008 05:53:00 GMT

In dancing, as in marriage, the roles of men leading and women supporting - if properly executed - give the impression that there are no roles at all. What you witness is the fruit of their abilities, which is delicious.

Combating Loneliness

Sandy Coughlin — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:57:00 GMT

We’ve become a less social society since the 1950’s. How can we turn this trend around and find genuine relief from loneliness?

Discuss Links for Women

Faith Community Network Forums — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Discuss Links for Women

Motherhood Thrives in the Covenant of Marriage

Janice Shaw Crouse — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:13:00 GMT

The treasure of motherhood deserves the most secure environment possible. In times of stress, there is no substitute for a husband who in the little acts of love and devotion makes you feel adored and who has vowed to stand beside you through the daily grind of life.

Eroticism: The Fool’s Gold of Holy Sexuality

Dr. Gregory Popcak — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:53:00 GMT

While the Bible lists eroticism as a sin, holy sex is celebrated as the sign of the union between Christ and the Church. To illustrate the very real differences between the two, let’s look at a side-by-side comparison.

Restore Romance After Kids Arrive

Whitney Hopler — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:33:00 GMT

It is possible to enjoy a romantic relationship with your spouse while still fulfilling all your parenting responsibilities. You just have to be proactive about it.

Striking the Right Balance between Work and Family Life

Dr. Gary and Barbara Rosberg — Sat, 03 May 2008 06:42:00 GMT

God’s plan for you is not exhaustion and frustration over hectic schedules and time lost with your family. God’s plan for you is abundant life...

The Command to Forgive

The Smalley Relationship Center — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:57:00 GMT

I admit the Bible can sometimes be difficult to interpret and understand. However, when it comes to the command to forgive, the Bible is very obvious in what is expected of Christians...

He Said-She Said: Is Casual Dating Okay?

Cliff Young & Laura MacCorkle — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A reader asks: “Is casual dating okay for a single Christian?” Find out what “He” and “She” have said in response to a question that more singles are asking, as they navigate their way through murky relationship waters.

Are You Really Ready for Love? Developing the Capacity

Dr. David B. Hawkins — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

We each must examine ourselves to be sure we are ready to love. We must let go of infantile attachment that narrows and expects too much and move to adult, mature attachment that enlarges us and the other. We must be ready to risk having our hearts broken again for love.

How Can We Resist Temptation?

Cliff Young — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Do all singles struggle with the temptation of physical desires? For those of you who don’t struggle with this temptation, Praise God! For the rest of us, the Bible provides practical instruction and lessons on how we may be able to handle this and other temptations.

Productive Singleness

Leslie Ludy — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When we are willing to allow God to use this season of our lives for His purposes, we discover an incredible truth: Singleness doesn't have to be a time of passive and futile waiting. Instead it can be an exciting adventure of active preparation.

8 Characteristics of Mr. or Ms. Right

Julie Ferwerda — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Determining the person God wants you to spend the rest of your life with is a critical decision, one that requires putting put aside personal desires in order to consider this: What is God trying to tell me about this relationship?

Blogging; Writing A Play

John Shore — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:22:00 GMT

"Blog," backwards, is "golb." Which sounds like saying "gold" underwater. Which you should never do, since it's rude to talk with your mouth full. Anyway, I'm writing a play. Doing that has turned me into a bit of a Blogger Lagger. But let's not let that keep us apart, okay?

My Mother's Final Lesson Was Forgiveness

David Burchett — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:06:00 GMT

This will be the second Mother’s Day since my Mom died. This is a piece that I wrote right after her death. It is a story of incredible grace and redemption. I pray that it will encourage some of you who have a difficult relationship with your Mom.

Friday Frolic of Talk

Eric Hogue — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:13:00 GMT

Today we take a look at a dilemma; Evangelicals are growing environmentally concerned, but should that concern impact the production of food for the country and the world? Then, family talk - when do you let your teenage daughter spent the weekend with her boyfriend and his parents?

Idol Chatter: Jason Castro Cast Out

Laura MacCorkle — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:03:00 GMT

“Do the right thing.” That’s what American Idol Season 7 voters FINALLY did last night, when Jason Castro was eliminated from the competition. See what Coworker Chad and I have to say about that, as well as who we think will be the last ones standing in the finale.

Idol Chatter: Competition or Conspiracy?

Laura MacCorkle — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:08:00 GMT

Is the truth really out there? Coworker Chad and I are beginning to wonder. Seriously. Especially after last night’s strange performances on American Idol Season 7 (classics from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) and the judges’'corresponding, conveniently too-harsh or not-too-harsh comments.