Godly Women Blog

Tale of a Sheepish Shepherdess

Written by Becky Bennett

Herding sheep was never my idea of fun. But my experience helps me more deeply appreciate our Good Shepherd. When I was 9, my family moved 60 miles away from the relatively civilized, well-watered...

Was My Husband Henpecked? What’s the Solution?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

My husband’s friends called him henpecked because I wanted him at home. I learned that nagging doesn’t work. As wives, how can we improve our relationship with our husband and still...

If One Member Suffers: Lessons From an Injured Knee

Written by Karen Meeker

Sometimes it is the hidden and underappreciated parts of the body that grab one’s attention—for instance, an insulted knee! Okay, so it’s never been the most coveted physical...

Harnessing Happiness: Battling the Thens and Whens

Written by Leslie M. Schwartz

We all desire to live happy lives. Yet do you find yourself dreaming of the future or reminiscing on the past? Learning to be content in the present and making the most of whatever chapter of life...

To Care for the Fate of Such a Man: A Story of Forgiveness

Written by Karen Meeker

Several years ago, the media was filled with reports of the murder of Jessie Davis and her unborn child, and the eventual conviction of their murderer, Bobby Cutts Jr. Initially I was caught up in...

The Fixer Gene

Written by Chant’a Collier

I tried to fix my loved ones’ problems until I finally realized it wasn’t working—and I was actually hurting my own relationship with God. Years ago, I remember reading an...

The Fatherless and Widow: What You Can Do to Help

Written by Lori Bryant

The previous post, “God’s Special Promises for the Fatherless and Widow,” described Lori Bryant’s experiences and God’s promises. In this post she addresses what others...

God’s Special Promises for the Fatherless and Widow

Written by Lori Bryant

For those of us who find ourselves in the category of the fatherless and widow, there are special blessings outlined in God’s Word. God is faithful, and we can take much comfort in the...

“I’m Thankful!” Are You Sure?

Written by Cathy Castillano

I found that true gratitude is related to true faith. The time on my computer reads 3:58 a.m., and my sleepy mind says my body clock is two minutes ahead of my alarm. But with only a couple...