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Abandonment

In Focus

Remember Me?

Daddy’s Gone

On My Own

Abortion (see also pregnancy)

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

Crossroads

Abuse (see also emotional abuse, physical abuse, rape, sexual abuse)

Mirror Images

Dinah—Love’s Not Like That

Acceptance

In Focus

Breaking Stereotypes

The Perfect Body

What Do I Say When My Friend Is Gay?

Only One Way?

Intolerant About Tolerance?

Accountability

In Focus

Not Enough Hours in the Day

WANTED: A Few Good Friends

Genuine

Judgment (Eze 18:21)

Addiction (see also alcoholism, eating disorders, exercise addiction, drugs, pornography, self-injury)

In Focus

Family Secret

Too Much of a Good Thing

Connected

Dad’s Little Secret

Adoption (see also family, pregnancy)

In Focus

The Truth About Me

A Lasting Mistake

Adultery (see also divorce)

In Focus

Broken Promises

Alcoholism (see also addiction, drinking)

In Focus

Family Secret

Anger

In Focus

Only Child for a Day

Parental Control

Fire in My Bones

My So-Called Life

A Little Patience

Daddy’s Gone

A Fond Farewell

One Big Happy Family?

For the Best?

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Anorexia (see also eating disorders)

In Focus

Too Much to Lose

Anxiety

In Focus

Family Secret

C Is for Clueless

Dreaming of Zzzzzs

Speechless

Worn Thin

Apologetics (see also evangelism, nonbelievers, pluralism)

In Focus

Atheism 101

Let Doubts Drive You Deeper

Standing Alone

To Each Her Own?

The Great Omission

Only One Way?

Arrogance (see pride)

Astrology (see also future)

In Focus

Horoscopes: Harmless or Harmful?

Atheism (see also creationism, evolution)

In Focus

Atheism 101

Attitude

In Focus

Bad Attitude

Growing Apart

Mirror Images

Miriam—Leadership Potential

Rachel—Winning Isn’t Everything

Naaman’s Wife’s Slave Girl—Unconditional Compassion

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Genuine

Purity (Zec 13:9)

Authority

In Focus

Atheism 101

Mirror Images

Shiphrah and Puah—Authority Issues

Genuine

Respect (1Sa 24:13)

Beauty

In Focus

Too Much to Lose

Too Much of a Good Thing

Teacher Talk

The Perfect Body

A Better Body?

Mirror Images

Rebekah—Who Are You When No One’s Looking?

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Genuine

Beauty (Ge 24:21)

Worth (1Sa 16:13)

Character (Es 1:12)

Beauty (Pr 11:22)

Beauty (Pr 31:31)

Beauty (Is 3:24)

Beauty (Is 53:2)

Beauty (Eze 16:29)

Beauty (Zec 9:17)

Beauty (1Ti 2:10)

Beauty (1Pe 3:6)

Bitterness

In Focus

Always on the Outside

My So-Called Life

Daddy’s Gone

Mirror Images

Naaman’s Wife’s Slave Girl—Unconditional Compassion

Blended Families (see also divorce)

In Focus

Step Aside

One Big Happy Family?

Body Image (see also eating disorders)

In Focus

Too Much to Lose

Too Much of a Good Thing

The Perfect Body

A Better Body?

Breaking Up

In Focus

On a Mission

The Other Girl

Blindsided

An Inconvenient Rule

Broken Families (see divorce)

Bulimia (see also eating disorders)

In Focus

The Perfect Body

Bullying (see also courage)

In Focus

Is Silence a Sin?

Career

In Focus

C Is for Clueless

Not Good Enough

Character

In Focus

Pressure or Practicality?

Mirror Images

Rebekah—Who Are You When No One’s Looking?

Ruth—What Godly Guys Like in a Girl

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Lydia—A Woman of Influence

Genuine

Character (Le 18:3)

Character (Nu 14:24)

Devotion (2Ki 15:4)

Character (Ne 4:18)

Character (Es 1:12)

Character (Es 2:23)

Character (Pr 5:21)

Character (Ec 11:9)

Character (Je 38:13)

Character (Eze 22:30)

Character (Mt 5:12)

Character (Mt 6:21)

Character (Jn 19:27)

Character (Php 2:15)

Character (Col 3:14)

Character (3Jn 1:1)

Cheating

In Focus

Pressure or Practicality?

At the Click of a Mouse

Choices

Mirror Images

Eve—The Girl Who Wants It All

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Joanna—A Noble Choice

Genuine

Wisdom (Nu 9:23)

Commitment (Jos 24:15)

Discernment (Pr 3:24)

College

In Focus

Not Good Enough

God, Are You Listening?

Comfort

In Focus

Failure Isn’t Final

When Life Hurts

Always the Girl “Friend”

A Fond Farewell

Mirror Images

Elizabeth—Waiting It Out

Genuine

Comfort (Jos 23:14)

Comfort (Ps 27:5)

Comfort (Zep 2:7)

Comfort (Mk 4:41)

Comfort (Ro 5:4)

Comfort (2Co 1:5)

Commitment

Genuine

Commitment (Jos 24:15)

Commitment (2Ch 16:12)

Commitment (Heb 10:25)

Compassion (see also helping others, service, volunteering)

In Focus

Unforgettable

Rodeo

Mirror Images

Naaman’s Wife’s Slave Girl—Unconditional Compassion

Dorcas—Behind the Scenes

Genuine

Compassion (Ex 22:27)

Compassion (Ne 1:4)

Compassion (Jn 8:11)

Competition

In Focus

Sisterly Love?

Is Silence a Sin?

Mirror Images

Miriam—Leadership Potential

Rachel—Winning Isn’t Everything

Athaliah—Grandmother of the Year

Confidence

Genuine

Confidence (Ge 41:16)

Confidence (1Sa 9:21)

Confidence (1Ch 4:10)

Security (Ps 30:7)

Confidence (Is 32:17)

Confidence (Ac 4:29)

Conflict

In Focus

Is Silence a Sin?

Caught in the Middle

Caught Off Guard

Home Is Where the Hurt Is

The Music Scene

Only One Way?

Home Sweet Home?

The Big Payback

Contentment

In Focus

Only a Shadow

I Want It All

Genuine

Contentment (Ec 3:8)

Contentment (Is 55:2)

Contentment (Php 4:13)

Courage

In Focus

Is Silence a Sin?

Atheism 101

Standing Alone

Mirror Images

Esther—Gutsy Girl

Genuine

Courage (Ge 44:34)

Courage (Ex 1:17)

Courage (Ex 2:8)

Courage (Ex 4:13)

Courage (Nu 13:33)

Courage (1Ki 22:28)

Courage (1Ch 11:14)

Courage (Es 4:16)

Courage (Je 1:19)

Character (Je 38:13)

Courage (Eze 3:19)

Courage (Lu 12:5)

Confidence (Ac 4:29)

Courage (2Ti 1:8)

Creationism (see also atheism, evolution)

In Focus

Connected

Let Doubts Drive You Deeper

Crisis

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

It’s Not Fair

Mirror Images

Hagar—Headed Nowhere Fast

Job’s Wife—Keepin’ the Faith?

Criticism

In Focus

Sisterly Love?

Constant Critic

Dating

In Focus

The Shallow End of the Dating Pool

Going Too Far

On a Mission

Always the Girl “Friend”

The Other Girl

Don’t Leave Me Lonely

Blindsided

An Inconvenient Rule

Mirror Images

Ruth—What Godly Guys Like in a Girl

Dating Parents (see also divorce)

In Focus

Divorce: The Aftershocks

Shameless

Death

In Focus

It’s Not Fair

A Fond Farewell

A Prayer for Mama T

A Close-Up of Death

High Stakes

Dependency (see also emotional abuse)

In Focus

Don’t Leave Me Lonely

Depression

In Focus

Down in the Dumps

Moody Blues

A Silent Cry

Lonely in a Crowd

High Stakes

Desire

Genuine

Persistence (Ge 29:20)

Desire (Ps 37:4)

Devotion

In Focus

Where’s the Love?

Genuine

Devotion (Jos 1:8)

Devotion (1Sa 13:14)

Devotion (2Ki 15:4)

Devotion (Ne 10:29)

Devotion (Ho 10:4)

Devotion (Mt 4:22)

Devotion (Mk 14:9)

Devotion (Ac 13:22)

Dieting (see also eating disorders)

In Focus

Too Much to Lose

Too Much of a Good Thing

The Perfect Body

Diligence (Don’t Give Up) (see also persistence)

Genuine

Persistence (2Ch 8:15)

Persistence (2Ch 24:13)

Discernment (see also internet, movies, music)

In Focus

Mind Over Movie

The Music Scene

Genuine

Discernment (Pr 3:24)

Discernment (Php 4:8)

Discontentment

In Focus

Only a Shadow

Not Enough

Genuine

Beauty (Jdg 3:15)

Diversity

In Focus

Breaking Stereotypes

The Melting Pot

Intolerant About Tolerance?

Divorce (see also adultery, blended families, dating parents, family, parents, stepparents)

In Focus

Divorce: The Aftershocks

My So-Called Life

Daddy’s Gone

One Big Happy Family?

For the Best?

Doing the Right Thing

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

Pressure or Practicality?

Give Me One Good Reason

Going Too Far

Breaking Stereotypes

Something to Lose

The Social Non-Drinker

Crossroads

Some Words About Weed

Growing Apart

Too Much Talk

At the Click of a Mouse

Mirror Images

Eve—The Girl Who Wants It All

Shiphrah and Puah—Authority Issues

Esther—Gutsy Girl

Abigail—Smart Cookie

Bathsheba—A Life-Changing Night

Joanna—A Noble Choice

Doubt

In Focus

Hello, Anyone Up There?

Not Good Enough

Connected

Let Doubts Drive You Deeper

Down in the Dumps

Something to Lose

Where’s the Love?

Just One Question

Mirror Images

Sarah—God Must Be Joking, Right?

Genuine

Faith (Mt 14:33)

Drinking (see also alcoholism)

In Focus

Just Call Me Chameleon

Drink Up

The Social Non-Drinker

High Stakes

Drugs (see also addiction)

In Focus

Home Is Where the Hurt Is

Some Words About Weed

Eating Disorders (see also addiction, anorexia, body image, bulimia, dieting)

In Focus

Too Much to Lose

Too Much of a Good Thing

The Perfect Body

Emotional Abuse (see also abuse)

In Focus

Scared to Go Home

Don’t Leave Me Lonely

Mirror Images

Dinah—Love’s Not Like That

Emotions (see also anger, bitterness, fear, jealousy, joy, love)

In Focus

Only a Shadow

Always the Girl “Friend”

Fire in My Bones

Daddy’s Gone

Moody Blues

A Silent Cry

Blindsided

Genuine

Emotions (Ps 6:6)

Encouragement

In Focus

WANTED: A Few Good Friends

Genuine

Encouragement (2Th 2:17)

Enemies

In Focus

Sisterly Love?

Mirror Images

Naaman’s Wife’s Slave Girl—Unconditional Compassion

Genuine

Love (Mt 5:48)

Evangelism (see also apologetics)

In Focus

The Great Omission

Only One Way?

An Inconvenient Rule

Mirror Images

Jael—In the Right Place at the Right Time

Mary Magdalene—Undying Gratitude

Lydia—A Woman of Influence

Eunice—Passing on the Faith

Genuine

Evangelism (Is 6:8)

Evangelism (Is 52:7)

Evangelism (Mt 2:12)

Evangelism (Jn 1:42)

Evangelism (1Co 9:23)

Evangelism (Phm 1:1)

Evolution (see also creationism)

In Focus

Connected

Exercise Addiction (see also addiction)

In Focus

Too Much of a Good Thing

Failure (see also success)

In Focus

Failure Isn’t Final

Faith

In Focus

Hello, Anyone Up There?

Connected

WANTED: A Few Good Friends

Stuck in Neutral

A Prayer for Mama T

Mirror Images

Sarah—God Must Be Joking, Right?

Rahab—A Second Chance

Queen of Sheba—Believing Is Seeing

Job’s Wife—Keepin’ the Faith?

Jochebed—Letting Go, Letting God

Bathsheba—A Life-Changing Night

Elizabeth—Waiting It Out

Naomi—Going Public

The Canaanite Woman—Never Give Up

Rhoda—Answered Prayer

Genuine

Faith (Ge 34:31)

Faith (Ge 40:23)

Faith (Ex 40:16)

Faith (Nu 21:9)

Faith (1Ki 11:13)

Faith (1Ki 17:16)

Faith (1Ch 5:20)

Faith (Ps 138:8)

Faith (Is 45:9)

Faith (Is 50:11)

Faith (Je 32:17)

Faith (Mt 14:33)

Faith (Jn 6:13)

Faith (Jn 11:32)

Faith (1Ti 4:8)

Faith (Jam 1:4)

Faithfulness

Mirror Images

Ruth—What Godly Guys Like in a Girl

Hannah—Please and Thank You

Salome—The Heart of a Servant

Gomer—A Before-and-After Story

Joanna—A Noble Choice

Mary Magdalene—Undying Gratitude

Anna—Amazing Patience

Martha—The Busiest Girl on the Planet

Phoebe—A Trustworthy Disciple

Priscilla—A Leader in Love

Family (see also adoption, conflict, divorce, foster care, grandparents, heritage, parents, siblings)

In Focus

The Truth About Me

Divorce: The Aftershocks

Longtime Friend

Only Child for a Day

Family Secret

Always on the Outside

Home Is Where the Hurt Is

Broken Promises

Running Out of Excuses

One Big Happy Family?

For the Best?

On My Own

Home Sweet Home?

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Fear (see also courage)

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

Family Secret

Scared to Go Home

It’s Not Fair

Am I Really Safe?

A Close-Up of Death

Unspoken

Genuine

Courage (Lu 12:5)

Fitting In

In Focus

Just Call Me Chameleon

Caught Off Guard

WANTED: A Few Good Friends

The Urge to Curse

Remember Me?

The Social Non-Drinker

Alone and “Ann”onymous

The Melting Pot

Going Public

Flirting (see also purity)

In Focus

Shameless

Forgiveness

In Focus

A Major Loss

The Big Payback

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Mirror Images

Gomer—A Before-and-After Story

Genuine

Forgiveness (Ge 50:21)

Forgiveness (Job 42:10)

Forgiveness (Ps 32:2)

Forgiveness (Is 1:18)

Forgiveness (Zec 3:5)

Forgiveness (Jn 21:19)

Forgiveness (Ac 7:60)

Love (1Pe 4:8)

Foster Care (see also family)

In Focus

Always on the Outside

Friendship

In Focus

Working on Friendship

Bonding Moments

Casual or Not?

Longtime Friend

Caught in the Middle

Caught Off Guard

It’s Not Fair

WANTED: A Few Good Friends

Always the Girl “Friend”

Breaking Stereotypes

The Music Scene

Remember Me?

The Social Non-Drinker

Alone and “Ann”onymous

Call Me Supergirl

What Do I Say When My Friend Is Gay?

Going Public

Bad Attitude

Backstabber

The Great Omission

Growing Apart

The Big Payback

Mirror Images

Rachel—Winning Isn’t Everything

Jezebel—An Influence for Evil

Genuine

Friendship (Ge 14:16)

Humility (Nu 12:3)

Loyalty (Ru 1:18)

Friendship (1Sa 18:3)

Kindness (2Sa 9:8)

Friendship (Ps 1:3)

Friendship (Pr 17:17)

Friendship (Ec 4:12)

Friendship (Ro 12:13)

Future

In Focus

C Is for Clueless

Not Good Enough

God, Are You Listening?

Horoscopes: Harmless or Harmful?

Genuine

Confidence (1Ch 4:10)

Faith (Ps 138:8)

Hope (Rev 22:20)

Generosity

Genuine

Generosity (Ex 35:22)

Generosity (De 15:11)

Generosity (1Ch 21:24)

Generosity (Ezr 2:69)

Giving

In Focus

Unforgettable

Mirror Images

Susanna—A Giving Spirit

Mary of Bethany—An Uncommon Love

Genuine

Generosity (Ex 35:22)

Giving (Le 22:22)

Giving (1Ch 18:11)

God’s Authority

Mirror Images

Shiphrah and Puah—Authority Issues

God’s Blessings

In Focus

Going Too Far

Not Enough

Mirror Images

Elizabeth—Waiting It Out

God’s Control

In Focus

Teacher Talk

The Music Scene

Daddy’s Gone

A Fond Farewell

What Do I Say When My Friend Is Gay?

For the Best?

God’s Faithfulness

Mirror Images

Sarah—God Must Be Joking, Right?

Ruth—What Godly Guys Like in a Girl

Hannah—Please and Thank You

Rhoda—Answered Prayer

Gomer—A Before-and-After Story

God’s Forgiveness

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

A Major Loss

Genuine

Repentance (2Ch 30:9)

God’s Grace

In Focus

Just Do It

Mirror Images

Gomer—A Before-and-After Story

God’s Love

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

Failure Isn’t Final

Always on the Outside

Only a Shadow

Down in the Dumps

Where’s the Love?

On My Own

Mirror Images

Gomer—A Before-and-After Story

Mary Magdalene—Undying Gratitude

Suffering Woman—Free Indeed

God’s Plan

In Focus

When Life Hurts

Not Good Enough

Only a Shadow

Daddy’s Gone

A Prayer for Mama T

Mirror Images

Sarah—God Must Be Joking, Right?

Lot’s Wife—Leaving the Past Behind

Ruth—What Godly Guys Like in a Girl

Abigail—Smart Cookie

Jael—In the Right Place at the Right Time

Mary—Just Say “Yes”

God’s Power

Mirror Images

Queen of Sheba—Believing Is Seeing

Bathsheba—A Life-Changing Night

The Samaritan Woman—Plenty Thirsty

God’s Presence

In Focus

Hello, Anyone Up There?

Genuine

Growth (Ge 32:31)

God’s Will (Guidance) (see also purpose)

In Focus

My So-Called Life

God, Are You Listening?

Rodeo

On My Own

Mirror Images

Dinah—Love’s Not Like That

Jochebed—Letting Go, Letting God

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Tamar—When Heartbreak Happens

The Canaanite Woman—Never Give Up

Genuine

Wisdom (Nu 9:23)

God’s Word

In Focus

Stuck in Neutral

Where’s the Love?

Mirror Images

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Genuine

Devotion (Jos 1:8)

Purity (Ps 119:9)

Growth (Je 15:16)

Godliness

Mirror Images

Deborah—Superwoman

Ruth—What Godly Guys Like in a Girl

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Mary—Just Say “Yes”

Gossip (see also speech)

In Focus

Backstabber

Too Much Talk

Grandparents (see also family)

In Focus

Longtime Friend

Genuine

Respect (Le 19:32)

Gratitude

Mirror Images

Susanna—A Giving Spirit

Mary Magdalene—Undying Gratitude

Genuine

Gratitude (De 8:18)

Gratitude (Jos 4:24)

Gratitude (Ps 16:9)

Gratitude (Lu 17:19)

Grief

In Focus

A Fond Farewell

A Close-Up of Death

Growth (see also spiritual growth)

Mirror Images

Lot’s Wife—Leaving the Past Behind

Genuine

Growth (Ge 32:31)

Growth (Je 3:10)

Growth (Je 15:16)

Growth (Ga 5:23)

Growth (Tit 2:14)

Growth (Heb 5:14)

Healing (see also sickness)

Mirror Images

Suffering Woman—Free Indeed

Helping Others (see also compassion)

In Focus

Is Silence a Sin?

Unforgettable

It’s Not Fair

Shirk the Work?

Mirror Images

Naaman’s Wife’s Slave Girl—Unconditional Compassion

Dorcas—Behind the Scenes

Heritage (see also family)

In Focus

Running Out of Excuses

Holiness

Genuine

Reverence (Le 10:12)

Holiness (Eze 8:18)

Homosexuality

In Focus

Am I Gay?

What Do I Say When My Friend Is Gay?

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Honesty

In Focus

Pressure or Practicality?

The Five-Finger Discount

The Other Girl

So, What Does Your Dad Do?

A Little Spin Goes a Long Way

At the Click of a Mouse

Living a Lie

Mirror Images

Rebekah—Who Are You When No One’s Looking?

Potiphar’s Wife—Spin Queen

Athaliah—Grandmother of the Year

Naomi—Going Public

Sapphira—Deadly Deception

Genuine

Obedience (1Sa 15:23)

Integrity (2Ki 12:15)

Honesty (Mk 9:24)

Honoring God and Others

In Focus

Parental Control

No Respect

Genuine

Honor (Ge 31:42)

Persistence (Ge 39:10)

Honor (Ex 20:12)

Priorities (Je 2:32)

Honor (Ac 5:41)

Hope

Genuine

Hope (Ps 77:12)

Hope (La 3:23)

Hope (Eze 37:14)

Hope (Heb 6:20)

Hope (Rev 22:20)

Horoscopes (see also future)

In Focus

Horoscopes: Harmless or Harmful?

Hospitality

Genuine

Hospitality (2Sa 17:29)

Hospitality (2Ki 4:17)

Hospitality (Ac 16:15)

Humility

In Focus

She’s All That

Mirror Images

Miriam—Leadership Potential

Deborah—Superwoman

Abigail—Smart Cookie

The Canaanite Woman—Never Give Up

Joanna—A Noble Choice

Dorcas—Behind the Scenes

Bernice—Lost Opportunity

Genuine

Humility (Nu 12:3)

Humility (2Sa 7:29)

Humility (1Ch 17:22)

Humility (Job 1:22)

Humility (Ps 131:2)

Humility (Pr 27:2)

Humility (Is 57:15)

Humility (Eze 28:19)

Humility (Mt 18:4)

Humility (Lu 18:14)

Faith (Jn 11:32)

Hypocrisy

In Focus

Just Call Me Chameleon

Living a Lie

Mirror Images

Rebekah—Who Are You When No One’s Looking?

Sapphira—Deadly Deception

Identity

In Focus

Just Call Me Chameleon

WANTED: Child Prodigy

Am I Gay?

Just Do It

A Weed in God’s Garden

Alone and “Ann”onymous

So, What Does Your Dad Do?

Shameless

A Better Body?

On My Own

Living a Lie

Mirror Images

Rebekah—Who Are You When No One’s Looking?

Rahab—A Second Chance

Michal—What Will People Think?

Naomi—Going Public

Lydia—A Woman of Influence

Immigration (see heritage)

Integrity

Genuine

Integrity (Ge 6:9)

Integrity (Ex 23:25)

Integrity (Nu 16:3)

Obedience (1Sa 15:23)

Integrity (2Ki 12:15)

Integrity (1Ch 29:17)

Integrity (Ne 13:13)

Integrity (Job 2:10)

Integrity (Da 1:21)

Integrity (Da 6:12)

Integrity (Mk 15:15)

Integrity (Ac 24:16)

Integrity (Rev 3:16)

Intelligence

Mirror Images

Abigail—Smart Cookie

Inferiority

In Focus

Sisterly Love?

Only a Shadow

Hard Lessons

Mirror Images

Peninnah—Rubbing It In

Influence

In Focus

Mind Over Movie

Mirror Images

Deborah—Superwoman

Jezebel—An Influence for Evil

Jael—In the Right Place at the Right Time

Naomi—Going Public

Insecurity

In Focus

Just Call Me Chameleon

The Shallow End of the Dating Pool

Running Out of Excuses

A Weed in God’s Garden

A Better Body?

Mirror Images

Michal—What Will People Think?

Peninnah—Rubbing It In

Peninnah—Rubbing It In

Internet (see also discernment)

In Focus

At the Click of a Mouse

Jealousy

In Focus

Sisterly Love?

Step Aside

Only a Shadow

Remember Me?

I Want It All

Mirror Images

Rachel—Winning Isn’t Everything

Peninnah—Rubbing It In

Genuine

Humility (Nu 12:3)

Joy

Genuine

Joy (2Ki 23:22)

Generosity (Ezr 2:69)

Joy (Ps 90:14)

Joy (Ec 2:26)

Judging/Judgment

In Focus

Constant Critic

Teacher Talk

Rodeo

What Do I Say When My Friend Is Gay?

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Mirror Images

Rahab—A Second Chance

Genuine

Judgment (De 1:17)

Judgment (2Ch 19:7)

Judgment (Eze 18:21)

Kindness

Genuine

Kindness (2Sa 9:8)

Hospitality (2Ki 4:17)

Laziness

In Focus

Working on Friendship

Genuine

Teamwork (Pr 6:11)

Leadership

In Focus

Follow Me?

Mirror Images

Miriam—Leadership Potential

Deborah—Superwoman

Lydia—A Woman of Influence

Priscilla—A Leader in Love

Genuine

Teamwork (Ex 18:26)

Learning Disabilities

In Focus

Hard Lessons

Mirror Images

Peninnah—Rubbing It In

Life

Genuine

Life (Ps 84:5)

Hope (Eze 37:14)

Life (Mt 1:6)

Life (Jn 6:69)

Life (Jn 10:10)

Life (Jn 17:3)

Life (2Ti 2:22)

Life (2Pe 1:4)

Listening to God

In Focus

God, Are You Listening?

Rodeo

Mirror Images

Lot’s Wife—Leaving the Past Behind

Hagar—Headed Nowhere Fast

Bernice—Lost Opportunity

Living Water

Mirror Images

The Samaritan Woman—Plenty Thirsty

Loneliness

In Focus

Always on the Outside

WANTED: A Few Good Friends

Always the Girl “Friend”

Don’t Leave Me Lonely

Alone and “Ann”onymous

Lonely in a Crowd

Love

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

Going Too Far

Something to Lose

The Other Girl

Don’t Leave Me Lonely

Blindsided

Crossroads

Mirror Images

Dinah—Love’s Not Like That

Mary of Bethany—An Uncommon Love

Priscilla—A Leader in Love

Genuine

Love (De 7:9)

Love (Jdg 16:21)

Love (So 2:7)

Love (So 8:7)

Love (Ho 6:4)

Love (Mt 5:48)

Love (Mk 1:42)

Love (Lu 10:37)

Love (Ro 13:8)

Love (1Co 8:3)

Love (1Co 13:7)

Love (1Th 3:12)

Love (1Pe 4:8)

Love (1Jn 4:12)

Relationships (Rev 2:5)

Loving God

In Focus

Where’s the Love?

Mirror Images

Mary of Bethany—An Uncommon Love

The Samaritan Woman—Plenty Thirsty

Genuine

Love (Ho 6:4)

Loyalty

Genuine

Loyalty (Ru 1:18)

Lying (see also honesty)

In Focus

A Little Spin Goes a Long Way

Living a Lie

Mirror Images

Potiphar’s Wife—Spin Queen

Sapphira—Deadly Deception

Making Time for God

Mirror Images

Martha—The Busiest Girl on the Planet

Manipulation

Mirror Images

Delilah—Master Manipulator

Marriage

In Focus

Broken Promises

Mirror Images

Potiphar’s Wife—Spin Queen

Priscilla—A Leader in Love

Materialism (see also riches)

In Focus

More, More, More

So, What Does Your Dad Do?

I Want It All

Mentors

In Focus

Bonding Moments

Longtime Friend

Mirror Images

Eunice—Passing on the Faith

Mercy

Mirror Images

The Canaanite Woman—Never Give Up

Modesty (see also purity)

In Focus

Sending a Message

Shameless

Money (see materialism, riches)

Movies (see also discernment)

In Focus

Mind Over Movie

Music (see also discernment)

In Focus

The Music Scene

Non-believers (see also apologetics)

In Focus

On a Mission

Standing Alone

To Each Her Own?

The Great Omission

Only One Way?

An Inconvenient Rule

Mirror Images

Jael—In the Right Place at the Right Time

Obedience

In Focus

Parental Control

Step Aside

Rodeo

No Respect

Mirror Images

Lot’s Wife—Leaving the Past Behind

Shiphrah and Puah—Authority Issues

Zipporah—Can’t Wait to Procrastinate

Phoebe—A Trustworthy Disciple

Genuine

Obedience (Ge 12:1)

Obedience (Nu 20:13)

Obedience (De 6:6)

Obedience (De 11:28)

Obedience (Jos 13:13)

Obedience (Jdg 21:25)

Obedience (1Sa 15:23)

Obedience (2Ki 5:14)

Obedience (1Ch 15:13)

Obedience (Job 23:12)

Purity (Ps 119:9)

Obedience (Is 8:13)

Obedience (Is 51:8)

Obedience (Je 7:23)

Obedience (Eze 4:8)

Obedience (Eze 24:19)

Obedience (Jon 1:3)

Devotion (Mt 4:22)

Obedience (Lu 1:38)

Oral Sex (see also sex)

In Focus

Casual or Not?

Outcasts

In Focus

Is Silence a Sin?

Mirror Images

Suffering Woman—Free Indeed

Overcommitment (see time management)

Parents (see also divorce, family)

In Focus

The Truth About Me

Divorce: The Aftershocks

Family Secret

Parental Control

Step Aside

Always on the Outside

Scared to Go Home

My So-Called Life

Daddy’s Gone

Running Out of Excuses

A Fond Farewell

One Big Happy Family?

Dad’s Little Secret

So, What Does Your Dad Do?

For the Best?

No Respect

On My Own

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Genuine

Honor (Ge 31:42)

Honor (Ex 20:12)

Obedience (Is 8:13)

Partying

In Focus

The Social Non-Drinker

Patience

In Focus

Only Child for a Day

The Shallow End of the Dating Pool

A Little Patience

Mirror Images

Ruth—What Godly Guys Like in a Girl

Elizabeth—Waiting It Out

Anna—Amazing Patience

Genuine

Patience (Ps 40:3)

Patience (Lu 2:32)

Peace

Genuine

Peace (Ps 34:14)

Peace (Je 6:16)

Peer Pressure

In Focus

Pressure or Practicality?

Give Me One Good Reason

The Five-Finger Discount

Caught Off Guard

WANTED: A Few Good Friends

Drink Up

The Urge to Curse

Mind Over Movie

Something to Lose

Rodeo

The Social Non-Drinker

Going Public

Some Words About Weed

Mirror Images

Eve—The Girl Who Wants It All

Jezebel—An Influence for Evil

Genuine

Courage (Nu 13:33)

Character (Nu 14:24)

Courage (1Ki 22:28)

Courage (Es 4:16)

Obedience (Is 8:13)

Obedience (Is 51:8)

Integrity (Mk 15:15)

Persistence/perseverance (see also diligence)

Mirror Images

The Canaanite Woman—Never Give Up

Genuine

Persistence (Ge 29:20)

Persistence (Ge 39:10)

Persistence (Ex 9:1)

Persistence (2Sa 12:22)

Faith (1Ki 11:13)

Persistence (2Ch 8:15)

Persistence (2Ch 24:13)

Persistence (Ezr 8:23)

Persistence (Ne 6:16)

Pessimism (see also attitude)

In Focus

Bad Attitude

Genuine

Character (Php 2:15)

Physical Abuse (see also abuse, violence)

In Focus

Scared to Go Home

Pluralism (see also apologetics)

In Focus

To Each Her Own?

Only One Way?

PMS (see also emotions)

In Focus

Moody Blues

Pornography (see also addiction)

In Focus

Dad’s Little Secret

Potential

In Focus

WANTED: Child Prodigy

Genuine

Honor (Ge 31:42)

Courage (Ex 4:13)

Poverty (see also service)

In Focus

Unforgettable

Power

Genuine

Power (Eze 13:23)

Prayer

In Focus

Failure Isn’t Final

Hello, Anyone Up There?

Not Enough Hours in the Day

God, Are You Listening?

Where’s the Love?

A Prayer for Mama T

Mirror Images

Hannah—Please and Thank You

Rhoda—Answered Prayer

Anna—Amazing Patience

Genuine

Prayer (De 4:7)

Prayer (1Sa 1:16)

Persistence (2Sa 12:22)

Prayer (2Ki 18:33)

Prayer (Is 37:20)

Prayer (La 5:22)

Prayer (Ro 8:27)

Pregnancy (see also abortion, sex)

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

Daddy’s Gone

Crossroads

Mirror Images

Hagar—Headed Nowhere Fast

Mary—Just Say “Yes”

Prejudice

In Focus

Breaking Stereotypes

The Melting Pot

Pride (see also humility)

In Focus

She’s All That

Genuine

Gratitude (De 8:18)

Humility (Ps 131:2)

Priorities

In Focus

Call Me Supergirl

Genuine

Priorities (Je 2:32)

Character (Jn 19:27)

Faith (Ac 20:24)

Contentment (Php 4:13)

Problems

Mirror Images

Hagar—Headed Nowhere Fast

Job’s Wife—Keepin’ the Faith?

The Canaanite Woman—Never Give Up

Genuine

Prayer (1Sa 1:16)

Procrastination

Mirror Images

Zipporah—Can’t Wait to Procrastinate

Profanity (see also speech)

In Focus

The Urge to Curse

Promises

Mirror Images

Hannah—Please and Thank You

Genuine

Comfort (Jos 23:14)

Purity (see also modesty, virginity)

In Focus

Casual or Not?

Give Me One Good Reason

Going Too Far

Mind Over Movie

The Music Scene

Something to Lose

A Major Loss

Mirror Images

Mary—Just Say “Yes”

Tamar—When Heartbreak Happens

Genuine

Purity (Ps 119:9)

Purity (So 4:15)

Purity (Is 64:6)

Purity (Zec 13:9)

Purity (1Co 6:20)

Purity (Zec 13:9)

Purpose (see also god’s will)

Genuine

Purpose (Jdg 4:22)

Purpose (Ec 12:14)

Purpose (Is 43:7)

Purpose (Je 29:11)

Purpose (Mic 6:8)

Purpose (Lu 9:25)

Life (Jn 6:69)

Faith (Ac 20:24)

Quiet Times (see also loving god, making time for god, spiritual growth)

In Focus

Not Enough Hours in the Day

Stuck in Neutral

Mirror Images

Martha—The Busiest Girl on the Planet

Rape (see also abuse)

In Focus

Am I Gay?

Unspoken

Mirror Images

Dinah—Love’s Not Like That

Tamar—When Heartbreak Happens

Regret

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

A Major Loss

Rejection

In Focus

Not Good Enough

Always on the Outside

Blindsided

Relationship With God

In Focus

Hello, Anyone Up There?

Not Enough Hours in the Day

WANTED: A Few Good Friends

Stuck in Neutral

God, Are You Listening?

Horoscopes: Harmless or Harmful?

Alone and “Ann”onymous

Where’s the Love?

Not Enough

For the Best?

A Prayer for Mama T

A Major Loss

Mirror Images

Ruth—What Godly Guys Like in a Girl

Rhoda—Answered Prayer

Gomer—A Before-and-After Story

Martha—The Busiest Girl on the Planet

Bernice—Lost Opportunity

Genuine

Relationship (Je 9:24)

Relationships (Lu 3:9)

Relationships (Rev 2:5)

Repentance

Genuine

Repentance (2Ch 30:9)

Repentance (Ps 51:17)

Repentance (Je 31:19)

Repentance (Joe 2:13)

Reputation

In Focus

The Social Non-Drinker

Shameless

Mirror Images

Rebekah—Who Are You When No One’s Looking?

Rahab—A Second Chance

Genuine

Integrity (2Ki 12:15)

Integrity (Da 6:12)

Respect

In Focus

Parental Control

No Respect

Genuine

Respect (Le 19:32)

Respect (1Sa 24:13)

Respect (Es 8:6)

Humility (Job 1:22)

Growth (Je 15:16)

Respect (Mal 1:14)

Humility (Mt 18:4)

Revenge

In Focus

The Big Payback

Genuine

Faith (Ge 34:31)

Forgiveness (Ge 50:21)

Riches (see also materialism)

Genuine

Giving (Le 22:22)

Character (Mt 6:21)

Riches (Lu 12:21)

Riches (2Co 6:10)

Righteousness

Genuine

Confidence (Is 32:17)

Righteousness (Is 61:10)

Righteousness (Mt 7:5)

Running Away

Mirror Images

Hagar—Headed Nowhere Fast

Salvation

In Focus

Just One Question

Mirror Images

The Samaritan Woman—Plenty Thirsty

Genuine

Strength (Is 12:2)

Contentment (Is 55:2)

Righteousness (Is 61:10)

Life (Jn 17:3)

Satan

In Focus

Just One Question

Mirror Images

Eve—The Girl Who Wants It All

School

In Focus

WANTED: Child Prodigy

Just Do It

Hard Lessons

Genuine

Strength (Ps 18:36)

Security

Genuine

Security (Ps 30:7)

Security (Is 49:16)

Security (Na 1:8)

Self-centeredness

Mirror Images

Miriam—Leadership Potential

Delilah—Master Manipulator

Bernice—Lost Opportunity

Self-control

In Focus

Moody Blues

Genuine

Beauty (Ge 24:21)

Obedience (Nu 20:13)

Self-esteem

In Focus

Only a Shadow

Speechless

The Perfect Body

A Weed in God’s Garden

Don’t Leave Me Lonely

Mirror Images

Peninnah—Rubbing It In

Self-injury (see also addiction)

In Focus

A Silent Cry

Service (see also compassion)

In Focus

Shirk the Work?

Mirror Images

Salome—The Heart of a Servant

Joanna—A Noble Choice

Dorcas—Behind the Scenes

Genuine

Beauty (Ge 24:21)

Compassion (Ex 22:27)

Sex (see also oral sex, pregnancy, purity, virginity)

In Focus

A Lasting Mistake

Casual or Not?

Give Me One Good Reason

Going Too Far

Something to Lose

Crossroads

A Major Loss

Mirror Images

Dinah—Love’s Not Like That

Bathsheba—A Life-Changing Night

Sexual Abuse (see also abuse)

In Focus

Unspoken

Mirror Images

Tamar—When Heartbreak Happens

Shame

Mirror Images

Tamar—When Heartbreak Happens

Shoplifting (see also accountability, honesty)

In Focus

The Five-Finger Discount

Shyness (see also speech)

In Focus

Speechless

Mirror Images

Sarah—God Must Be Joking, Right?

Sickness

In Focus

Too Much to Lose

It’s Not Fair

A Fond Farewell

A Prayer for Mama T

Mirror Images

The Canaanite Woman—Never Give Up

Susanna—A Giving Spirit

Suffering Woman—Free Indeed

Siblings (see also family)

In Focus

Sisterly Love?

Only Child for a Day

Constant Critic

Home Is Where the Hurt Is

Only a Shadow

Home Sweet Home?

High Stakes

Mirror Images

Eve—The Girl Who Wants It All

Rachel—Winning Isn’t Everything

Slander (see also speech)

In Focus

Teacher Talk

Social Networking

In Focus

Connected

Speech (see also gossip, profanity, slander, swearing, thanking god)

In Focus

Teacher Talk

A Little Patience

Mirror Images

Miriam—Leadership Potential

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Genuine

Speech (1Ch 16:24)

Speech (Job 31:30)

Speech (Pr 15:17)

Speech (Mt 12:37)

Speech (Eph 4:29)

Speech (Jam 3:12)

Spiritual Growth (see also growth, quiet times)

In Focus

Stuck in Neutral

Genuine

Faith (1Ti 4:8)

Standing Up for God

In Focus

Atheism 101

Standing Alone

To Each Her Own?

Only One Way?

Stealing (see also accountability, honesty)

In Focus

The Five-Finger Discount

Stepparents (see also divorce)

In Focus

Step Aside

One Big Happy Family?

Strength

Mirror Images

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Genuine

Strength (Nu 11:17)

Strength (Jdg 6:16)

Strength (Ps 18:36)

Strength (Is 12:2)

Power (Eze 13:23)

Stress (see also worry)

In Focus

Dreaming of Zzzzzs

My So-Called Life

Call Me Supergirl

Worn Thin

Success

Genuine

Success (2Ch 20:20)

Success (Eze 2:7)

Success (Ho 14:9)

Suffering

In Focus

When Life Hurts

A Fond Farewell

A Prayer for Mama T

A Close-Up of Death

Mirror Images

Tamar—When Heartbreak Happens

Susanna—A Giving Spirit

Suffering Woman—Free Indeed

Genuine

Prayer (Ro 8:27)

Suicide

In Focus

Is Silence a Sin?

High Stakes

Swearing (see also speech)

In Focus

The Urge to Curse

Talent

Mirror Images

Delilah—Master Manipulator

Genuine

Talent (1Ki 7:14)

Teamwork

Mirror Images

Deborah—Superwoman

Genuine

Teamwork (Ex 18:26)

Teamwork (Pr 6:11)

Temptation

In Focus

Give Me One Good Reason

Going Too Far

WANTED: A Few Good Friends

Drink Up

The Social Non-Drinker

Some Words About Weed

Mirror Images

Eve—The Girl Who Wants It All

Athaliah—Grandmother of the Year

Thanking God (see also speech)

In Focus

Not Enough

Mirror Images

Deborah—Superwoman

Hannah—Please and Thank You

Rhoda—Answered Prayer

Susanna—A Giving Spirit

Mary Magdalene—Undying Gratitude

Genuine

Gratitude (Ps 16:9)

Joy (Ps 90:14)

Time Management

In Focus

Not Enough Hours in the Day

Just Do It

Call Me Supergirl

Worn Thin

Mirror Images

Martha—The Busiest Girl on the Planet

Tithing (see also generousity, giving)

Mirror Images

Susanna—A Giving Spirit

Tolerance (see acceptance)

Trust/Trusting God

In Focus

Hello, Anyone Up There?

When Life Hurts

The Shallow End of the Dating Pool

Not Good Enough

Always on the Outside

Connected

Let Doubts Drive You Deeper

A Fond Farewell

Where’s the Love?

A Prayer for Mama T

Mirror Images

Sarah—God Must Be Joking, Right?

Lot’s Wife—Leaving the Past Behind

Ruth—What Godly Guys Like in a Girl

Queen of Sheba—Believing Is Seeing

Jochebed—Letting Go, Letting God

Bathsheba—A Life-Changing Night

Mary—Just Say “Yes”

Elizabeth—Waiting It Out

Naomi—Going Public

Anna—Amazing Patience

Genuine

Trust (Ge 22:2)

Security (Ps 30:7)

Trust (Da 3:30)

Trust (Am 7:15)

Trust (Hab 3:18)

Trustworthiness

Mirror Images

Phoebe—A Trustworthy Disciple

Genuine

Integrity (Ne 13:13)

Truth

In Focus

The Truth About Me

Broken Promises

Standing Alone

A Little Spin Goes a Long Way

Only One Way?

Intolerant About Tolerance?

Living a Lie

Mirror Images

Potiphar’s Wife—Spin Queen

Elizabeth—Waiting It Out

Unanswered prayer (see prayer)

Unity

Genuine

Unity (Ro 15:7)

Violence (see also physical abuse)

In Focus

Home Sweet Home?

Virginity (see also sex)

In Focus

Casual or Not?

Give Me One Good Reason

Going Too Far

Something to Lose

A Major Loss

Mirror Images

Mary—Just Say “Yes”

Genuine

Purity (So 4:15)

Volunteering (see also compassion)

In Focus

Shirk the Work?

Genuine

Generosity (De 15:11)

Waiting

Mirror Images

The Canaanite Woman—Never Give Up

Genuine

Persistence (Ge 29:20)

Patience (Ps 40:3)

Weakness

In Focus

Speechless

Genuine

Strength (Jdg 6:16)

Righteousness (Is 61:10)

Winning

In Focus

Sisterly Love?

Mirror Images

Rachel—Winning Isn’t Everything

Athaliah—Grandmother of the Year

Wisdom

Mirror Images

Abigail—Smart Cookie

Proverbs 31 Woman—Godliness in the Real World

Genuine

Wisdom (Le 14:57)

Wisdom (Nu 9:23)

Wisdom (1Sa 25:33)

Wisdom (1Ki 3:12)

Wisdom (1Ki 12:11)

Wisdom (Pr 2:9)

Wisdom (Je 17:10)

Wisdom (Eze 7:20)

Power (Eze 13:23)

Wisdom (Mic 4:5)

Witchcraft

Genuine

Power (Eze 13:23)

Witnessing (see apologetics)

Worship

Mirror Images

Michal—What Will People Think?

Athaliah—Grandmother of the Year

Genuine

Worship (Ps 100:4)

Worship (Is 29:13)

Worship (Am 5:24)

Confidence (Ac 4:29)

Worry (see also stress)

In Focus

C Is for Clueless

Dreaming of Zzzzzs

Worth

Genuine

Beauty (Jdg 3:15)

Worth (1Sa 16:13)

Worth (Ps 139:14)