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Alone with God
The healthy effects of taking a break.
by Chuck Tompkins
Leadership, May 2006
The Upside of Envy
How to turn the "green-eyed monster" into a force for good.
by Koren Wetmore
TCW, May/June 2006
No More Christian Nice Guy
Author Paul Coughlin broke out of a passive lifestyle and wants to help the men in your life do the same.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, March/April 2006
The Truth About Deceit
Most lies are pitiful attempts to protect our pride.
by David P. Gushee
CT, March 2006
Up Close & Personal: Stasi Eldredge
Bestselling co-author of Captivating talks about restoring women to be who they were meant to be.
by Mary Darr
MOMSense, March/April 2006
To Be Happy in Jesus
Are evangelical Christians really happier than their neighbors?
by Sarah Pulliam
CT, March 2006
Crossing the Divide
Even in the church, race divides more than it unites. Here's how to build a bridge.
by Debra Akins
TC, January/February 2006
Learning from Fools
The safe thing to do with power and possessions.
by Andy Crouch
CT, Feburary 2006
Sleep Therapy
In search of a counterculture for the common good.
by Lauren F. Winner
B&C, January/February 2006
When Two's a Crowd
Is it OK for a single Christian woman to share an apartment with a man when it's not sexual?
by Frederica Mathewes-Green
TC, March/April 2004
Halfway to Heaven
Remembering who God made you to be can help you navigate the midlife blues—and add joy to the journey.
by Jo Kadlecek
TC, July/August 2005
Dad's New Date
How do I cope with my father's adultery?
by Leslie Parrott, Ed.D.
TCW, March/April 2005
A Jewel of a Writer
Bret Lott is a true-blue evangelical who writes literary fiction that New York takes seriously (and that Oprah loves).
by Lauren F. Winner
CT, June 2005
Contemplating a Career Change?
One out of four of us is contemplating making a career change. Here are a few market-tested, biblical tactics to consider before making the leap into that new job.
by Brian Ray
Faith in the Workplace, posted 10/20/2004
Choking on Anxiety
How to stop worrying and start giving your concerns to God
by Charles Swindoll
TC, March/April 2005
Singleness and the Art of Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Living solo means becoming an expert on the broken "thingies" in your car.
by Lori Graham
TCW, March/April 2005
News You Can Use
Today's headlines can help you positively impact your world
by Lori Roeleveld
TCW, January/February 2005
Lessons from Longing
Three ways I've grown during my single years
by Colleen Alden
TCW, January/February 2005
Grace Before Dinner
What would it take for Laura to find her way back home?
by Liz Curtis Higgs
TCW, November/December 2000
A Dream Fulfilled
I never imagined my daughter would come all the way from Guatemala.
by Melissa Montana
TCW, November/December 2004
From "I Do" to "You Can't"
Marriage isn't as important as we're led to believe
by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
BC, September/October 2004
The Spinster's Story
Is marriage the only happy ending we can imagine for our stories?
by Jennifer L. Holberg
B&C, September/October 2004
The Toughest Questions Singles Ask
Answers to five vexing questions from the unmarried set
by Virginia McInerney
TCW, May/June 2004
Gutsy Single Girls
Meet eight women who tackled their dreams all by themselves
TCW, March/April 2004
The Singles Challenge
It's not easy being single in a couples' world, but God has better things for unmarried believers to do than obsess over finding a mate.
by Margaret Feinberg
Christian Reader, March/April 2004
Confessions of a Former Smoker
I gave God my life, but he wanted my addiction as well.
by Lynn Gauthier
TCW, November/December 2003
The Heart of Hospitality
How I learned it has absolutely nothing to do with having a home worthy of Southern Living.
by Lauren F. Winner
TCW, November/December 2003
How to Get Healthy: A Deep and Simple Plan
An excerpt from Love The Life You Live.
by Les Parrott, Ph.D. and Neil Clark Warren, Ph.D.
November 2003
The Thin Cage
Constantly thinking about how much you weigh? A former chronic dieter takes on our obsession with being skinny.
by Jane Johnson Struck
TCW, September/October 2003
25 Ways You Can Make Difference!
Think one single person can't make a positive impact on the world? Think again!
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, September/October 2003
When Stress Strikes
What to do with it before it does you in.
by Dr. Les Parrott
June 2003
Why Do We Do It?
A close-up look at why we seek relationships.
by Drs. Leslie and Les Parrott
June 2003
A Sobering Truth
I thought getting dry would solve my problems. So why was I still in despair?
by La Shawn Barber
TCW, May/June 2003
A Decent Proposal
How to take the high road in a low-rise, skin-is-in society
by Dannah Gresh
TCW, May/June 2003
Building Your Self-Esteem From Scratch
Two things you can do to bolster your self-worth
by Dr. Neil Clark Warren
May 2003
The Guilt-Free Drop
Each of us is born with a judge and jury on the inside.
by Dr. Leslie Parrott
May 2003
A Woman's Worth
As a single woman, I felt like a failure—until God helped me redefine "success."
by Sherri Langton
TCW, March/April 2003
On Staying Single and Being Genuinely Happy
Five "secrets" for maximizing the quality of your soul life.
by Neil Clark Warren
March, 2003
Stop Stewing and Start Doing
You don't have to let the poison of worry contaminate your relationships.
by Dr. Les Parrott
March, 2003
If You Bugged Yourself, What Would You Hear?
Taking your own personal inventory may help you better understand your unique communication style.
by Dr. Les Parrott
March, 2003
Love Others as You Love Yourself
Developing a solid self-concept is perfectly possible if you go about it the right way.
by Neil Clark Warren
February, 2003
Make Yourself Irresistible
The attitude you present to the world is your key to being irresistibly attractive.
by Neil Clark Warren
February, 2003
Overflowing Love
Five ways to be more affectionate.
by Neil Clark Warren
February, 2003
Surviving the Splurge
How to get out from under holiday debt—and stay out!
by Katrina Baker
TCW, January/February 2003
Six Steps to Contentment
Everyone is searching for the secret of contentment.
by Neil Clark Warren
January 2003
Get Authentic by Living in the Present
Don't miss the joy and richness of life as it unfolds.
by Neil Clark Warren
January 2003
Heal Your Hurts for Better Relationships
Every relationship, in a sense, gives you another chance to resolve issues you didn't get squared away in a previous one.
by Les & Leslie Parrott
January 2003
Before Looking for a Partner, Look Within Yourself
You can't select the right person to marry until you know precisely who you are.
by Neil Clark Warren
December 2002
White as Snow
Was Glorianna Wilson really the right person to play the angel in this year's Christmas pageant?
by Liz Curtis Higgs
TCW, November/December 2002
Especially for You
20 gifts with purpose—and a small price tag
by Kathi Hunter
TCW, November/December 2002
Tradition!
Old and new, quaint and quirky, creative memories can enrich our lives in many ways.
by Amy Nappa
TCW, November/December 2002
Discovering a Healthier You
Christian wellness professional Ruth McGinnis offers tips to help you feel better and more balanced physically and spiritually.
by Amy M. Tatum
TCW, September/October 2002
What Single Women Wish You Knew
The married woman's primer for befriending the unattached.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, May/June, 2002
Still Single
I never dreamed I'd be 40something and unmarried.
by Dee Gray
TCW, January/February 2002
Resolution Solution
6 great ways to make your goals stick
by Joan Esherick
TCW, January/February 2002
Cyber Christmas
How to net holiday bargains online.
by Ellie Kay
TCW, November/December 2001
Living Single
4 strategies for avoiding the common pitfalls of singleness.
by Elizabeth Powell
TCW, November/December 2001
Go Ahead—Dream
You'll be surprised at what God will do!
by Stacey Padrick
TCW, September/October 2001
Women in the Wild
Through the valleys and peaks of our mountain journey, we each too one more transforming step in the life-long adventure of walking with God.
by Nicole Phinney
TCW, July/August 2001
It's Just a Number
How I made peace with my scale.
by Audrey Barcus
TCW, May/June 2001
My Mother, My … Friend?
7 secrets I discovered to growing closer.
by Julie-Allyson Ieron
TCW, May/June 2001
Facing Failure
You may be surprised at what you find!
by Verla Gillmor
TCW, May/June 2001
Am I Too Needy?
I don't want to scare guys away.
by Diane Mandt Langberg, Ph.D.
TCW, March/April 2001
Loose Lips
Are they sinking your relationships?
by Ramona Cramer Tucker
TCW, November/December 2000
Mad About Me!
Learning to love your body can help you feel better about yourself.
by Karen Scalf Linamen
TCW, November/December 2000
Status: Single!
21 reasons to enjoy the state you're in.
by Ginger E. McFarland
TCW, September/October 2000
Need a Confidence Boost?
Discover these secrets to liking yourself more.
by Verla Gillmor
TCW, May/June 2000
Single Minded
What I learned when I stopped focusing on getting married.
by Lori Smith
TCW, March/April 2000
Proud to Be Modest
Author Wendy Shalit rattles the female establishment with a hip appeal to tradition.
by Lauren F. Winner
CT, January 13, 2000
Mom For a Morning
Sitting with little David took me to the manger.
by Mary E. Flynn
CR, November/December 1999
Making Christmas Your Own
Forging new traditions can be tricky—but worth it.
by Kelsey Menehan
TCW, November/December 1999
Seeing Green
Don't let envy color your view of life.
by Nancy Beach
TCW, September/October 1999
Move Over, Cindy Crawford!
I have a thing or two to tell you about beauty.
by Rhonda Wheeler Stock
TCW, May/June 1999
What Have You Done for YOU Lately?
12 ways to give yourself the special treatment you deserve.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, March/April 1999
Too Much Stuff!
If life's clutter's got you down, try these secrets to simplifying.
by Mayo Mathers
TCW, January/February 1999
Only the Lonely
Where to find comfort when you're feeling alone.
by Verla Gillmor
TCW, November/December 1998
What's So Great About Being Single?
Plenty! Here's why.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, September/October 1998
My Mother, My Friend
No one warned me that becoming an adult would rock my relationship with my mom.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, March/April 1998
Pretty Woman
How God helped me redefine beautiful.
by Shea Gregory
TCW, September/October 1997
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