Pastoral Care Week is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes the vital role of pastoral care providers in our communities during the week of October 22-28. For Christians, it offers a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for their pastors, priests, and other spiritual caregivers who provide guidance, support, and care. Here are ten meaningful…
The first time I considered fasting in the Bible was when I was in college. Some friends in the campus ministry I was a part of decided to participate in a Christian fast together. We went 24 hours without eating food and drank only water. I don’t remember why we were fasting, but I do…
Want to learn how to read the Bible daily? Getting in the habit of reading the Scriptures daily is actually easier than you might think… if you use the tips and a daily Bible reading plan like I’m about to share in this post! You see, as I was writing my new book, Fall in Love…
Do you wish you could learn how to read the Bible, but you don’t know where to start? If so, you’re not alone. As I share in my new book, Fall in Love with God’s Word: Practical Strategies for Busy Women, 59 percent of Americans wish they could read their Bibles more often, according to…
Knowing how to memorize scripture is an important practice, but it’s hard to know where to start and what to do! Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or you’ve been learning God’s Word for years, here are 7 practical tips from Gina M Poirier that will really help! Wondering how to memorize Scripture quickly…
Looking for Christian Father’s Day gifts? In today’s post, Gina M Poirier is sharing some of the best men’s gift ideas for every budget, so the dad in your life will feel loved and encouraged! Is it just me, or is Father’s Day a really difficult holiday to shop for? My mind draws a blank…
Have you ever wondered how to practice mindfulness in a Biblical way? In this post, Ellie Hunja is sharing 3 Christian mindfulness practices that will help overwhelmed moms feel more present and experience God more fully. Did you know that we spend 47% of our waking hours thinking about something other than what we’re currently…
Christmas is right around the corner! Are you on the hunt for some fantastic Christian Christmas Gifts for Kids yet? Every Christmas, it can be so hard to find just the perfect thing for your kids (or grandkids, or nieces and nephews….) Of course you want something fun that they’re sure to love and play with…
Looking for fun Christmas ornament craft ideas? If so, you’ll love this DIY star of Bethlehem ornament craft with clothespins created by Bren of Brendid.com specifically for the Equipping Godly Women community. Bren shares: “It may only be early December, but the holiday season is well underway! Neighborhoods are filling up with lights, blow-up reindeer, abominable…
Homeschool vs public school? Private school vs public school? Which education option is right for your family? This guide co-written by Gina of GinaMPoirier.com and Brittany of EquippingGodlyWomen.com will help you decide which education option is right for your family. “Will you consider homeschooling?” Gina: Even before my husband and I were married, it was…
Did your parents teach you about sex when you were growing up? Did they do a good job? Or did you have to learn most of what you know at school, at church, on the playground, or even in books or on websites once you were older? It’s funny, for a culture where sex is…
This is post six in a series entitled Christianity: Fact or Fiction? Examining the Evidence you Need to Know. For an overview of the series as well as links to all of the posts as they publish, just click the link! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information. …
This is post two in a series entitled Christianity: Fact or Fiction? Examining the Evidence you Need to Know. For an overview of the series as well as links to all of the posts as they publish, just click the link! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information. …
This post is post 10 in a series entitled Letting God Lead: My Journey Through Protestant and Catholic Beliefs. While you certainly can read this post by itself, I highly encourage you to check out the rest of the series as well. Find more about this series and a list of all of posts here. *This…
Infant baptism vs believer’s baptism (a.k.a., “adult baptism”): Which is correct? And why is baptism important anyway? Here’s what you need to know about Christian baptism. When my oldest son was born, my husband and I had a decision to make: Would we baptize him as an infant or wait? My husband was baptized as…
This post is post 6 in a series entitled Letting God Lead: My Journey Through Protestant and Catholic Beliefs. While you certainly can read this post by itself, I highly encourage you to check out the rest of the series as well. Find more about this series and a list of all of posts here. *This post…
Whether your children usually go to children’s church or they usually sit in the service with you, there is bound to be a time when you will need them to know how to behave in church. It could be when you are traveling, when you visit a relative’s church, or when you take them to a…