A Note from Kelly King: I find it hard to believe that this is the last article I received from Deb Douglas. At LifeWay, we are still processing her sudden passing into the arms of Jesus. I hope you will read these words and continue to pray for her family in the days ahead. We will begin posting ...
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A Note from Kelly King: I love that Deb Douglas just puts it out there in today’s article on dealing with people who drive us crazy. I’m sure I’ve been on both sides—there are people I’ve avoided and people who avoid me. Smile through today’s article and be reminded that Scripture calls us to a life ...
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A Note from Kelly King: One definition of forgiveness is to cease to feel resentment against someone or an act done to you. Most of us understand this concept, but the concept of forgiving ourselves can be more difficult. How do I stop resenting my past? How do I accept God’s forgiveness and move ...
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A Note from Kelly King: Today’s article by Deb Douglas is the first in a series on prodigal families. Choices do reap consequences, but ministering in the messy means not giving up on those who make poor choices. Find ways you can still be available and minister in those difficult ...
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A Note from Kelly King: None of us like the word, “no.” We especially don’t like it when our prayers are answered “no." But when we may not understand the “no,” we can still trust in the character of God. Deb Douglas continues her series on “Ministering in the Messy” and describes ways we can ...
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A Note from Deb Douglas: Last week we left off with this question: What happens if the wife is the one in a messy affair? In this article, I am writing to women who are having affairs or are sliding downward into an affair. Shocking? Unfortunately, affairs are increasingly common as women become ...
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A Note from Kelly King: My husband and I just celebrated 29 years of marriage. I’m so grateful for his love and faithfulness throughout our marriage. Even so, I am constantly saddened and maddened when marriages fail because of an affair. If you are a ministry leader, I can promise this subject is ...
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A Note From Kelly King: The old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me” is a huge lie. Words matter. It might be OK to have a different opinion than others, but creating conflict over a different opinion on social media hurts. Plus, it’s not just between two ...
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