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How the Fruit of the Spirit Shows Up in Everyday Life
Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about overwhelm, striving, and the barriers that can block spiritual fruit. But what does the Fruit of the Spirit actually look like in real life? Here in midlife, I believe you and I are uniquely positioned to make room for more...
5 Hidden Things That Can Block Spiritual Growth for Christian Women
If you’ve been on this journey with me for very long, you’ve probably heard me say that Christian women are not called to strive. We’ve been invited to abide in Christ. If you're new here, you may enjoy my previous post about learning to move from striving to abiding...
The Difference Between Self-Improvement and the Fruit of the Spirit
Many Christian women over 40 have mastered “looking mature.” We’ve learned to manage our facial expressions.We’ve learned how to respond appropriately in public.We know how to say the right things at church or in the workplace… for the most part. But is that the...
When You Love God But Still Feel Overwhelmed
Have you ever noticed that you can love the Lord deeply and still feel completely overwhelmed? I recently felt this way after leading worship at our church. Everything went according to plan, but I noticed all the mistakes. I made mental notes of what needed to be...
A Life That Overflows: Living Out the Fruit of the Spirit
If you desire a life that overflows with the Fruit of the Spirit, this Bible study encouragement is for you. Let’s talk about what living out the Fruit of the Spirit actually looks like in real life — especially for Christian women navigating midlife, leadership,...
When God Prunes in Midlife: Letting Go So Spiritual Fruit Can Grow
Midlife has a way of revealing what no longer serves our calling and what God may be gently asking us to release so lasting spiritual fruit can grow. Let’s take a step deeper as we learn that we can trust God in the pruning process. Pruning Is Not Punishment “Have...
Why Abiding & Not Striving Is the Key to Spiritual Growth After 40
Have you ever found yourself saying yes to everything you thought would somehow please God, only to realize that instead of enjoying His peace and presence, you’re left feeling exhausted? That was my story in the earlier years of my walk with the Lord. As a recovering...
Rooted in Love
Abiding With Christ in Midlife How can a New Testament woman of faith relate to the Old Testament example of the Proverbs 31 woman? When Proverbs 31 Feels Like a Measuring Stick For many Christian women, Proverbs 31 has felt less like an invitation and more like a...
A Life That Overflows
Compassion, Wisdom, and Living With Eternal Perspective I counted it up the other day and guess what? Mike and I have moved six times in ten years! Our first of these moves came six months or so after all three of our sons moved out of our house one summer. I knew the...
Faithful in the Everyday
Trustworthiness, Diligence, and Purposeful Living (Proverbs 31:11–12, 13–19) Faithful in the Ordinary Everyday I remember vividly sitting on the couch, folding laundry and trying to match toddler socks. There were so many of them, and somehow always an odd number. In...
Strength & Dignity for Today’s Woman
Growing in Confidence and Character God’s strength in us produces confidence that isn’t loud, rushed, or anxious. I get it. You’re a woman over 40, navigating midlife and all that comes with it—changing roles, responsibilities, expectations, and seasons that don’t...
A New Year Rooted in Wisdom
The Spiritual Foundation of the Modern Proverbs 31 Woman “Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.” — Proverbs 31:30 (CSB) It’s that time again. Many of us have been looking ahead to January 1, 2026, eager for a fresh...
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