Girlfriends in God Archives

Mary, the mother of Jesus, faced a life-altering decision when Gabriel announced she would be the mother of the Messiah, despite her own desires...

As a young girl, Gwen Smith faced her fears through a team-building exercise called the Trust Fall, learning that God's arms are always available...

As the Bible reminds us, God speaks to us daily, but often we're too busy to listen. By learning to turn aside and listen for His gentle nudges, we...

Mary Southerland shares her personal journey of struggling with clinical depression and how God's forgiveness helped her overcome it, teaching her...

As the Bible reminds us, a friend loves at all times and a brother is born in a time of adversity, yet many of us struggle to put this verse into...

As Christmas approaches, many of us feel pressure to create a perfect holiday season, but what if imperfection is actually a gift? By embracing the...

As the story of Christmas is often reduced to familiar verses and choruses, a deeper reflection on the true meaning of Jesus' birth is needed,...

As Christmas shoppers elbow to elbow in crowded stores, a surprising phenomenon emerges: strangers bonding over their shared goal of completing...

Faith is the choice to trust God in every storm, no matter how daunting or overwhelming it may seem. By choosing faith over fear, we can experience...

As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel the longing to be home with loved ones, but what if our sense of belonging isn't tied to a...

A woman's lifelong desire for a ceramic Christmas tree is met at a yard sale, yet she walks away, illustrating how people often turn their backs on...

As the Christmas season approaches, many of us struggle with feelings of loneliness and disconnection from God amidst the hustle and bustle. The...

A teenage boy's life was forever changed when he underwent elbow surgery to address a mysterious pain, leading his mother to reflect on the...

The biblical concept of Shalom, or peace, is often misunderstood as the absence of troubles, but it actually represents wholeness and well-being...

Mary Southerland shares her personal struggle with following God's plan for her life, revealing how she has come to realize that obedience is the...