Women Spiritual Growth

Experience the peace and freedom of knowing that God is in control, and you don't always have to be! Are you wearing a Junior God Badge? Before responding, "absolutely not!" ask yourself the following question: "Am I T.I.R.E.D.?" Tired of needing to control the lives of those you live. Irritated by the never-ending list of things you feel responsible for. Resentful for being labeled a nag or control freak. Exhausted by the stress of an out-of-control world. Drained from trying to do everything yourself.

In Ruby Slippers, Jonalyn Grace Fincher explores the essence of femininity. She examines what a soul is, what is meant by feminine, and how those two things unite into a picture of God on Earth that is both similar and distinctive from men.

When you host a program for women, and you open up the phone lines, email box, and Facebook page, you often resonate with their heart-breaking stories. That's been the case as women have tuned in to Moody Radio's Midday Connection, a radio show co-hosted by author Anita Lustrea, and shared their struggles and victories. When issues are raised such as loneliness, friendship, mothering, domestic abuse, sexual addiction, and body image, women pour out their hearts....

Every woman was born to dream - to live a life of beauty, passion, adventure, and purpose. Author Tiffany Bluhm encourages you to discover and follow your God-given dreams as you consider how dreams take shape through practices such as reflecting, collaborating, lifelong learning, pursuing passion, counting the cost, praying, holding onto hope, and trusting God. Looking to the biblical story of Moses, who lived out the God-sized dream given to him, she exposes the ancient wisdom God offers every woman with a dream within her soul.

Who hasn’t struggled with discontent, being overwhelmed, and the fight to be happy? You know that you have much to be grateful for, but sometimes, the world feels so heavy, and it’s hard to recognize the good stuff, let alone find and experience true, lasting joy. Candace Payne, better known as “Chewbacca Mom”, reached more than 200 million people when her surprise outburst of joy at the simplest pleasure of a Star Wars mask went viral. Her story of struggling with loneliness, discontent, and unhappiness came out soon after, which made the world question: What makes her different?

Is my ordinary, everyday life actually significant? Is it okay to be fulfilled by the simple acts of raising kids, working in an office, and cooking chicken for dinner? Melanie Shankle tackles these questions head-on. Easygoing and relatable, she speaks directly to the heart of women of all ages who are longing to find significance and meaning in the normal, sometimes mundane world of driving carpool to soccer practice, attending class on their college campus, cooking meals for their family, or taking care of a sick loved one.

El veredicto: ¡Ya ganaste! ¿Qué tal si pudieras enfrentar cada día con la confianza de que eres victoriosa sin importar las circunstancias? Tú eres capaz de lograr mucho más de lo que te imaginas. Sin embargo, es posible que a veces te sientas paralizada, vacía. Que seas de las que cuidas de todo el mundo, menos de ti, de las que se levantan en la mañana con pensamientos de derrota y sintiéndote insignificante. Después de vencer obstáculos increíbles, Jessica Domínguez descubrió la fuerza interna de la que toda mujer puede valerse para lograr el verdadero éxito.

In November 2004, Lora Jones was a happy wife and proud mother of two beautiful children. Lora and her family left for a family vacation, excited to celebrate the holidays, but sounds of music and laughter in their van were shattered by a head-on collision. Lora watched helplessly as, one-by-one, her beloved family slipped into eternity. Awake in a nightmare, all traces of laughter were replaced by the mournful cries of a wounded heart. How in the world could Lora go on alone? Song of a Wounded Heart tells the true story of Lora’s journey from death to hope.

Are you ready for a transformation? Embrace 12 qualities that will help you to experience amazing results in every area of your life. This well crafted book is motivational, inspirational, and interactive. God’s love for you will shine through the testimonies of both biblical and modern day women who exemplify the traits of a “virtuous woman”. This practical, spirit-filled book demonstrates how women can grow in their faith and experience results like they have never seen before. Each chapter ends with a powerful prayer and reflection for you to take action!

Darlene Marie Wilkinson, author of the New York Times best seller The Prayer of Jabez for Women, explores Jesus' last teachings in John 15 and their special relevance for women. This thought-provoking audiobook is a valuable feminine approach to the message of her husband's national best seller Secrets of the Vine.

Life is unpredictable. One day your journey is calm and effortless. Next day it's full of potholes. Why not take God's hand and walk this road together as fresh answers to your challenges are revealed? Lisa Are Wulf, an award-winning author, has walked this path too. She offers encouragement and a clear way forward, strengthening your special bond with Jesus. Reaching for God's Hand features 40 short reflections, soothing bible verses and prayers, plus a quiet time with God.

Restless explores this important question: "Do I matter?" And Jennie asks, "We live with lots of things, lots of people...but do we live for something?" Using the story of Joseph, Jennie explains how his suffering, gifts, story, and relationships fit into the greater story of God-and how our stories can do the same. Then she also introduces Threads—a tool to help you see your own personal story and to uncover and understand the raw materials God has given you to use for his glory and purpose while on this planet.

In her debut work, Dawn Washington vulnerably chronicles the dark nights of fumbling through faith to the beautiful radiance of finding faith. From losing her mom to cancer at 15 years old to the kind of public failures that would make anyone want to run and hide, Dawn brings you to the sofa of life to have an honest conversation about faith. In The Breaking of Dawn, Dawn helps you identify the context clues in the paragraphs of your life that were designed to reveal, reflect, and ultimately reassure you of the light and love of God. 

Con toda sinceridad debemos admitir que la vida no es fácil para las mujeres de hoy. Al mismo tiempo de tener un sinnúmero de responsabilidades, a veces perdemos nuestro enfoque de seguir la piedad. Por medio de relatos conmovedores y fieles recordatorios, Barbara Hughes le ayudará a escudriñar cada área de su vida, rendirla por completo a Dios, y volver a descubrir las disciplinas que forman un carácter piadoso.

In Candid Conversations you'll listen to real life stories from real Christian women, and how God has used their struggles to either refine their faith or used their faith to help them weather the storm. From struggling with doubts to dealing with the loss of a loved one, these women lay it all out. They aren't afraid to get real, because they know God can use their struggles to inspire, encourage, and reach others all for his glory.

Many of us as women feel conflicted about Jesus’s calling on our lives because a woman trying to love God beyond her heart and soul, with her mind and strength, can be thought of as crossing some line or unspoken boundary. Bible teacher Kat Armstrong challenges us to ask, “Why am I allowing limitations on my pursuit of Jesus’s calling?”

Life keeps us running so fast and frenzied that we often lose sight of each day’s holy potential. Yet as a woman loved and called by God, your ordinary everyday matters more than you could possibly imagine. Your choices today shape the legacy you leave for future generations. You are part of a story that has existed long before you and will long outlast you. And you can play a unique and irreplaceable role. In Only One Life, mother-and-daughter team Jackie Green and Lauren McAfee invite you to join the company of women God is using to change the world.

In this six-session Bible study, Kat offers a fresh perspective of encouragement that aligns with scripture from beginning to end: “Don’t be afraid. Give me your everything.” She urges women to wholeheartedly love the lord beyond our heart and soul, as well as with our mind and strength. If you have ever felt challenged or insecure following your dreams, or in your career, or in your personal pursuit of God, this is your study. Dare to answer his invitation to show up daily, holding nothing back.

What if God is pulling you toward him, but opening your heart seems too hard? Do you find it difficult to "live your best life" while also having a deep relationship with God? You're not alone. Now more than ever, many young women want to know what it means to choose God in the midst of everyday life, distractions, and present-day challenges.

Embrace your inner Mrs. Potato Head! She’s so much more real and full of fun than Barbie ever could be. And she knows how to laugh like only those who have discovered the humor, heart, and wisdom of true womanhood can laugh. Mrs. Potato Head’s hormones are out of whack. Her memory is held together by sticky notes. But she’s got a sense of humor that just won’t quit, and she’s learned to accept and enjoy herself as she is - because God does.