He’ll Help You Date
Shelby Abbott isn’t just a leader with CRU, nor is he merely a cautionary relationship tale. Shelby is a tool — for your dating success, that is. In his book I Am a Tool: To Help with Your Dating Life, Shelby uses his own story and tons of practical tips from his years as a […]
The Generational Job Scene
Being in today’s competitive workforce isn’t just about holding a job. It’s about fitting in, proving yourself, contributing and making a difference. But that can be tricky when you’re working with different generations that tout varying viewpoints and values. Jessica Stollings knows this landscape well. As a Millennial who also happens to be a generational […]
Radical Singleness
Jill Monaco is the founder of Single Matters, a ministry for the growing population of single adults over 30. Jill’s goal is to help single adults grow in their relationship with Christ while tackling healthy life and relational goals. She practices what she preaches. Jill is no stranger to stepping out in faith, having done […]
Strong Women
We all know her. We may even be her. That “strong” woman — the one who’s considered intimidating, in-control, successful — perhaps even overpowering. But being strong (even strong-willed) doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Author and speaker Cynthia Tobias shares principles from “A Woman of Strength and Purpose” to help men and women […]
It’s Just a Spirit Thing
Bianca Olthoff grew up poor. And illiterate. And pudgy. And a whole bunch of other things that made her feel “less than” her peers. She tried to fit in, but it wasn’t until Jesus entered her life that real change started to happen. Now a popular author, speaker and changemaker, Bianca’s infectious enthusiasm is allowing […]
Redemption of a Rock Princess
In looking back on Lacey Sturm’s life, it’s tempting to think God dropped the ball. Poverty, abuse, drug use and a near-miss with suicide defined the life of this former lead singer of the band Flyleaf. Until a grandma, a small church and an aptly spoken word entered the picture, that is. Lacey is now […]
What to Expect As a Single Adult
Kris Swiatocho has been single her whole life. She is the leader of The Singles Network Ministries, a singles ministry expert, and a sought-after speaker and consultant. Here she walks us through the decades of singleness with tips and lessons learned in life, ministry and more.
A Lesbian Skeptic Finds True Love
Lesbian professor Rosaria Butterfield didn’t have much patience for Christians. She saw them as mean spirited and narrow minded. Until she met a kind, unassuming pastor who proved her wrong. Her conversations with him and his wife led her to a Savior who she never knew. Now a pastor’s wife, lecturer and author of The […]
Learning from the Least of These
Sometimes life bears down on us, and living with the losses makes it hard for us to look up. Margot Starbuck knows about loss and longing as someone who struggled to find her place in an ever-shifting family, something she describes in her book The Girl in the Orange Dress. Years later, she and her […]
Singleness with Purpose
Lina AbuJamra is a pediatric ER doctor and a radio host. Oh, and an author, blogger, ministry founder and evangelist. And she’s single. Lina would love to be married, but she’s fine with singleness until God shows her otherwise. She wants to live every minute of life to God’s glory, kinda like she describes in […]