Godly Women Blog

In Times of Trial, Why We Need an Attitude of Gratitude

Written by Lori Bryant

Can we still have the right attitude toward God when everything is falling apart? It is easy to praise God when things are going well. What happens when things are not? Can we still praise God and...

Is There Life After the Death of a Loved One?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

I firmly believe my loved ones will live again. But sometimes I wonder how we, the survivors, can go on. In the past few years, something my mother-in-law used to say has popped into my mind...

Who Is Going to Encourage Me?

Written by Barbara Lee

It was one of those days, and I needed some encouragement. A friend’s comment started a ripple effect that is helping spread encouragement far and near. I’m all by myself. I had a...

The Seasons of Life With God

Written by Chant’a Collier

The seasons of the year can reflect lessons of the spiritual seasons of our life walking with God. As I write this, I notice the calendar reads Dec. 22, the day after the beginning of winter here...

Teachers of Good Things

Written by Vicki Willoughby

With that glint in her eyes and zeal in her life, she brought so much to mine. Back in the early ’70s God brought a wonderful older woman into my life. She had lived a good life with her...

Facing My Husband’s Death: Learning to “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”

Written by Lori Bryant

God is driving home this scripture through tremendous loss—and great hope. Walking by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7) became very real to our family this year. We were enjoying...

Please: Is Etiquette Out-of-Date?

Written by Pam Rehm

What do good manners mean for a modern Christian? A few months ago, I gave someone a small gift. The gift was really insignificant. However, it struck me that the person receiving the small item...

How Full Is Your Life?

Written by Leslie M. Schwartz

How full is your glass? Even when we’re focusing on the positive things of this world, we need to make sure we’re intentionally creating room for God to pour out His blessings into our...

Hopelessness to Hopefulness: Dealing With the Suicide of a Loved One

Written by Janel Johnson

With the new calendar year comes the accompanying resolutions that many make to pursue and achieve happiness. Yet for many, hopelessness is a constant companion. Some find it difficult to write the...