Blogs

“All Those Who Give Hope to the World”

Written by Rebekah Leyden

The world is filled with strife and violence. Hope is in short supply. Who is able to provide real, lasting hope? Did you know you are part of that answer? It seems like just about every day our...

The Feast of Trumpets: A Call to Steadfastness

Written by Tammy Valley

The Feast of Trumpets is a time that symbolizes the victorious return of Christ and the resurrection of the saints. That truth should inspire us to endure! Picture the scene: After years of...

What to Do When You Feel Unappreciated

Written by Mary Lallier

Have you ever felt unappreciated? If you have, you may be surprised to learn that an important biblical character likely felt this way too. What can we learn from him? You’ve been doing this...

Frequently Asked Questions About the EEI Parenting Manual

Written by Debbie Pennington

The EEI planning and production team has received valuable feedback and has answers to your questions. The team behind the Encourage, Equip & Inspire parenting resource manual thanks everyone...

Remember!

Written by Dee Kilough

We live in trying times that can cause fear and worry for God’s people, especially women. What can the examples of women in the Bible teach us? We are living in frightening times, and while...

Lessons From Jonathan: Son of a Faithless Father

Written by Tammy Valley

Having a father who is a negative influence can be difficult. What can we learn from the example of a son who overcame his father’s bad example? A chip off the old block. The apple...

3 Things I Learned as a Camp Counselor

Written by John Columbo

Camp is an awesome experience for children and adults alike. Volunteering doesn’t just help the kids—it can also help adults draw closer to God. Camp is an educational and spiritual...

Lessons From Scuba

Written by Gabriella Kroska

Open water divers are trained to dive within their limits to minimize the risks of diving. God’s laws actually have a similar function! I recently became certified as an Open Water Scuba Diver....

How to Avoid the Traps of Pride

Written by Gregg Pennington

Pride is one of the most insidious and dangerous tools of Satan. How can we recognize it and avoid its destructive influence in our lives? What do you think about when you hear the word pride? Maybe...