Girlfriends in God Archives

If we do not learn to use and control our tongue, it will use and control us. We need to choose our words carefully.

As a foster parent, author Melissa Spoelstra shares her personal struggles with exhaustion and frustration, but finds comfort in God's character as...

Even though I was mad at God, I knew in the deepest parts of me, that He loved me and was somehow going to use all this pain for good—but I sure...

When life's unexpected challenges come, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but a powerful truth from Romans 8:37 reminds us that we are stronger than...

As a Christian, Gwen Smith grapples with the paradox of loving God yet still feeling needy and in need of human connection, but ultimately finds...

Jesus encouraged His disciples to keep running the great race, offering words of encouragement that can still be heard today, and you too can...

Linsey Driskill shares her personal struggle with grief and pain, finding freedom in giving it to Jesus moment by moment, as she reflects on the...

God is saying that it doesn’t matter how much we do. If we have not forgiven someone or if we know someone has not forgiven us, we should drop...

A cancer diagnosis and a text message from a praying friend intersect in a powerful way, illustrating the value of prayer and friendship. By...

A man with leprosy, considered unclean, approaches Jesus and is healed instantly after being touched by the Lord, illustrating the power of God's...

Repentance is a crucial step in turning away from sin and towards God, as emphasized in the Bible through the story of Jonah and the Ninevites. By...

A Christian woman shares a personal story of how she initially resisted God's promptings to share her abortion testimony, but ultimately yielded...

Be on the lookout. Who is God putting in your path? Be ready to stop. Don’t miss the opportunity. You could be someone’s miracle today.

A vacationing author discovers a surprising resurrection in her wilting flowers, leading to a profound realization about God's timing and power to...

When life's uncertainties weigh heavily on your mind, Jesus invites you to look beyond the present moment and gaze upon the beauty of creation,...