After staring at the wooden door frame for what felt like hours, she put a heavy-hand forward. With a fixed-gaze she took a deep breath and pulled the door towards
Why Should We Talk About the Hard Things?
It’s interesting how one question or comment can quickly turn the mood in the room; how an intimate inquiry can lead everyone else to feel uncomfortable or wishing they were
Dealing with Divorce
If you or your family have been touched by divorce, I know you’ve felt it—the brokenness of this fallen world comes close. Anytime something that has been joined together is
Pray For The Girl
So many times in life, we are at loss for words. During this pandemic, it is easy to be at a loss for words. It is hard to know how
The Big Questions—How Can I Forgive Someone Who Doesn’t Deserve It?
When it comes to teaching ninth grade girls, I never know exactly what to expect from my girls during our Sunday morning lessons. There are times when they would much
Human Trafficking is Affecting Our Average Teenage Girl
A Note from LifeWay Girls: This is definitely one of the more serious blog posts we have shared with you, but we think that it is vital for you as
Navigating Grief & Heartache
One of the hardest things I learned from the years I’ve served in student ministry is how to navigate heartache and grief. While I was in college, I did an
How To: Counsel at Church
A Note from LifeWay Girls: We are so thankful for today’s post from Shelley and we believe this will be an incredible tool for serving teen girls. Shelley is a
Walking With Girls Who Struggle With Doubt
A Note from LifeWay Girls: How many of us can say we NEVER struggled with doubt in our faith? Probably only a few, if even that. Some seasons of doubt
5 Ways to Make Conflict Fruitful
Handling conflict well is not something that we naturally know how to do. A lot of people have never really seen what a healthy and God-honoring approach to conflict resolution