Godly Women Blog

Can We See Farther in the Dark?

Written by Nancy Diraison

Going through trials is never easy. But what I saw from that dark mountain helped me appreciate the long-range vision God wants all of us to have. I once heard it said that suffering triggers the...

From Fear to Faith

Written by Andrea West

I was a fearful child. My fearful state continued through my teen years until one evening when I was about 19, God began to free me from my prison of fear.  My parents weren’t fearful...

L.O.V.E.: Writing Encouraging Cards

Written by Shannon Foster

Sometimes it is difficult to know what to say in a card to a friend who is struggling with a trial. What are some ways we can use words to encourage others? It seems as if more and more people are...

Answered Prayers: Sometimes Bittersweet

Written by Susan Scott Smith

Have you ever prayed for something for a long time—say to sell your house—only to find yourself sad when God answered that prayer? That happened to me. About nine years ago we...

The Light on a Hill

Written by Lynn Marshall

An experience getting lost on a dark night during my childhood taught me some important lessons that I still value today. My “backyard” growing up as a child in Australia was as ideal...

We Stand to Inherit a Lot!

Written by Becky Bennett

Inheritances today can come with problems—squabbling heirs, hurt, anger and, of course, grief. I long for an inheritance that has none of these issues! I remember playing the Game of Life...

Can We Feel Safe in Troubled Times?

Written by Nancy Diraison

We face danger from many directions, but we serve a God who promises to protect us. Here is a story of God’s protection in my life. The news is filled with stories of people being hurt or...

Learning From Esther

Written by Sue Ellison

Queen Esther’s inspiring biblical example gives us insight into how we can have faith and courage in the face of our trials and challenges. Queen Esther, the heroine in the book of Esther,...

Learning Our Way Through Trials

Written by Gloria Carey

When we go through trials, we tend to ask, “Why?” But the book of Job reveals another question we should be asking. It’s no secret—just turn on the evening news and you...