Girls Ministry Articles
CheerleadersJanuary 1, 2011
 A Meal to RememberJanuary 1, 2011
 Beyond Barbie CarsDecember 6, 2010
 Shiny ThingsDecember 1, 2010
 SHINY THINGS
A few weeks ago, my daughter's friend stayed overnight with us. Enjoying each other's goofiness, they walked around the house, pointing out anything with a ... Shop 'Til You DropDecember 6, 2010
 Okay, I will be the first person to admit that I LOVE to shop. Ever since I was a little girl, I have been a bit of a shopaholic. I love to buy anything and everything that is girly and cute....
Homemade and HeartfeltDecember 1, 2010
 Rise and ShineNovember 1, 2010
 When is the most critical time of day? There are many ways to answer this question, but I'm going to suggest t ... Comment (1)
Are You Still at the Well?October 1, 2010
 When I think of the word evangelism, I have always thought of Billy Graham, revivals, youth camp, and big events. I have never thought of me in the same sentence as evangelism until now. Let me ...
Intimate HopeOctober 1, 2010
 His eyes always look lovingly at me.
That passion will never fade. His hand will always reach for mine. I will never grasp for thin air. His feet will always walk beside me ... Big WordsOctober 1, 2010
Big, scary words. They can stop us, can't they?
As my kids learned to read, sometimes a big word brought total silence. Sometimes they'd point to it, "I don't know that word," or "That word ... Breaking My Alabaster JarOctober 1, 2010
 A woman with a past. A woman with courage. A woman so moved by Christ's love she could not help but act on it. Several of the gospels describe for us this unnamed woman who took a risk and made a ...
Don't Lose the LostOctober 1, 2010
 Evangelists used to scare me. My first run-in with one was during my freshman year of college. I came upon him in a common area of campus known as "The Brickyard." I stood back a little, listening ...
PARENT POINTERS: Sacrificing Abercrombie & FitchAugust 1, 2010
Just Trim the Split EndsAugust 1, 2010
 Have you ever heard hair grows faster when the split ends are trimmed? Wondering if this was true, I turned to ... Comments (2)
What the Turtles KnowAugust 1, 2010
 Pressing Into HimJuly 1, 2010
"Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. Whether you turn to the right o ...
What's In a Promise?July 1, 2010
 Threads of LightJuly 1, 2010
 Sunshine in a Dark RoomJuly 1, 2010
 An Eye-Rock CollisionJune 1, 2010
I've just returned from the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of my favorite places to visit. The mountains have thrilled me since childhood. One RV vacation stands out in my mind. I was around 10 ... Comments (2)
Taking the First StepJune 1, 2010
 My daughter, Melana, when she was younger, sometimes said to me, "Don't tell me what the Bible says. I don't want to be accountable." She understood that hearing the Word o ... Comment (1)
Something ElseJune 1, 2010
 You've heard the mind is a terrible thing to waste. I think it's also a twisty place to pace. Left alone with our own thoughts our natural inclination is to gravitate toward sin. This is one reason ...
Avoiding the Hermit LifeJune 1, 2010
 Most things are better with someone else there to share in the fun instead of going it alone. When I was a kid and played dress up or pretended that I was a princess or genie, it was never as much ...
How Could I Forget?April 1, 2010
Me and My Good IntentionsApril 1, 2010
The world is filled with good intentions.
Whether Christian or not, most people only have the best intentions behind their actions. It is human nature to want to do good things. At least, t ... Upper Room LoveFebruary 14, 2010
On the back of a bookmark in my Bible I've written, "Let love for your fellow believers continue and be a fixed practice with you (never let it fail)" (Hebrews 13:1, AMP). In parenthesis after ...
PARENT POINTERS: Holy EmotionMarch 1, 2010
 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. (Hebrews 11:7a)
... Worried? Remember the WildflowersMarch 1, 2010
Worry is a waste of time, and unfortunately, it's one of the biggest emotions that gets in the way of my faith. It usually happens the same way. God calls me to do something unexpected, and I am ...
Faith Not FearMarch 1, 2010
 Marc-ooo! Po-looo! Marc-ooo! Po-loooo! Sound familiar? Marco Polo was one of my favorite games as a kid. I loved being Polo. Outmaneuvering and sometimes tricking Marco into thinking I was on one ...
Who Controls Your Emotions?March 1, 2010
When you wake up, the day is gray. You're dragging. At school, things suddenly brighten and life is good. On the way home, a storm kicks up and moisture falls. I could be describing a typical spring ...
Feeling Like BelievingMarch 1, 2010
Faith. That's a hard concept. To trust a God we can't see to take care of things that are very much in our faces each and every day. It is one of the most difficult things about being a Christian. It ...
From Purses to PsalmsMarch 1, 2010
 Feelings...Nothing More than FeelingsMarch 1, 2010
The Power of PrayerFebruary 1, 2010
Imagine this scene with me for a moment, okay? I promise it won't be painful. Say you are stranded on an island. You've been there for a while and needless to say you are dying for water. You ...
Your Powerful PrayersFebruary 1, 2010
PARENT POINTERS: Redefining PrayerFebruary 1, 2010
A Little Prayer Goes a Long WayFebruary 1, 2010
I never knew that someone could pray for five hours a day until I experienced it for myself during my week in Germany. I was with a group of sixty other students who had all signed up to do the same ...
Do You Pray at School?February 1, 2010
 OK, it's time for a confession. I do not have a single memory of praying in school when I was your age. I remember praying at home and in church. I remember sitting outside, making up worship songs ...
Being a Tech-Savvy ChristianJanuary 5, 2010
 Think Before You ActJanuary 1, 2010
The Tech-Savvy BanditJanuary 1, 2010
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PARENT POINTERS: The Benefit of the DoubtJanuary 1, 2010
Simple ChoicesDecember 1, 2009
Have you ever talked to your grandmother about the way she celebrated Christmas when she was younger? I hope you have the opportunity to find out what her life was like many years ago. If you have no ...
Holiday or Holy Day?December 1, 2009
 PARENT POINTERS: Thinking Outside the Gift BoxDecember 1, 2009
Offering GraceNovember 1, 2009
Truth and GraceNovember 1, 2009
Great Expectations: Defining Mentoring ExpectationsOctober 1, 2009
 Expectations. Big word, huh? So much of our life is defined, and in many cases CONfined, by expectations. Just like the expectations we have of ourselves and others and the expectations others have ...
Building Trust to Witness GrowthOctober 1, 2009
Creating Godly ImpactOctober 1, 2009
Girls Minister - Book ReviewsBook Review - The Carrie DiariesDecember 15, 2010
Book Review - Sweet Little LiesDecember 12, 2010
Book Review - LA CandyNovember 1, 2010
Book Review - Escaping the VampireOctober 1, 2010
Book Review - The Short Second Life of Bree TannerSeptember 21, 2010
Book Review - Authentic BeautySeptember 1, 2009
Authentic Beauty by Leslie Ludy
Theme: Leslie openly and honestly addresses the issues teenage girls face today. She focuses on the value of ... Girls Minister - Movie ReviewsMovie Review - Soul SurferApril 5, 2011
Movie Review - EclipseJuly 2, 2010
Movie Review - New MoonNovember 21, 2009
Movie Review - Post GradSeptember 1, 2009
Girls Minister - Music ReviewsMusic Review - Albertine: Brooke FraserSeptember 1, 2009
Albertine - Brooke Fraser
Brooke is well known for singing with Hillsong United, most notedly for the songs Lead Me to the Cross and Hosanna. Before spending time on this al ... Music Review - RCVRY: Jeremy CasellaSeptember 1, 2009
RCVRY: Jeremy Casella
In an era filled with guitar-wielding singer/songwriters, Jeremy Casella truly stands out. His lyrics are powerful, providing concepts listene ... Girls Minister - TV ReviewsTV Review: The Vampire DiariesSeptember 11, 2009
 TV Review - Gossip GirlSeptember 15, 2007
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