![Bravely Live Out Your Calling Bravely Live Out Your Calling](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/70933.jpg?h=168&w=300)
Despite all odds, an illiterate French woman born more than 500 years ago redefined bravery and contributed to the rise of King Charles. Jehanne, or, as she is now known, Joan of Arc, radically impacted European history and has inspired men, women, and children for generations. ...
![What Do You Do in Your Spare Time? What Do You Do in Your Spare Time?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/70892.jpg?h=168&w=300)
A couple of weeks ago, I sat with a friend on my couch, a steaming pot of peppermint loose leaf tea on the coffee table in front of us. It was our first meeting as mentor and mentee.
“So,” I asked her, “what do you do in your spare time?” She looked at ...
![Find Your Natural Rhythm Find Your Natural Rhythm](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/70833.jpg?h=168&w=300)
There is strength in a song that compels us to respond with clapped hands, lifted voices, stomped feet, and waving arms. There is power in a song that can pull on our emotions—make us shed a tear or reflect on an old memory. Sometimes a good tune makes us jump up and dance. ...
![My Depression Is Not Wasted My Depression Is Not Wasted](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/70770.jpg?h=168&w=300)
Editor’s Note: As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re catching up with Gillian Marchenko to hear what she’s learned about ministering with depression. Whether or not you’ve experienced mental health issues, I know you’ll gain wisdom ...
![The Weight of Stress in Ministry The Weight of Stress in Ministry](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/70081.jpg?h=168&w=300)
Each person in leadership has a certain amount of stress. Stress can’t be avoided completely. However, when stress is unmanaged, it can lead to serious health problems. The impact on our health may include high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, headaches, ...
![Backhanded Compliments and Cold Shoulders Backhanded Compliments and Cold Shoulders](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/70059.jpg?h=168&w=300)
When I walked off the stage after giving a talk, a woman leader came up to me with a big smile. She touched my arm, leaned in, and said, “Wow, most of the time I can’t understand your messages at all, but I got so much out of this one. And thanks for not making any ...
![The True Source of Our Authority The True Source of Our Authority](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/69724.jpg?h=168&w=300)
“Study Scripture. Paul did not allow women to teach or preach in the churches. Keep studying, God is not liberal.”
It’s unsettling to get this Facebook message from a total stranger. It’s even more unsettling to receive it six times in one day. The unfortunate ...