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Women comprise a significant part of society. Because of their multiple roles in the home, community and professional world, resources that specifically address women's issues are needed.

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Without Warning - The death of a loved one is probably one of life's harshest blows and one that is extremely difficult to recover from and requires lots of adjustments and changes in order to survive.

After My Husband's Death - A few years ago, I experienced an unexpected jolt when I suddenly lost my husband of twenty years in an automobile accident. I was thrown into a quandary unable to understand why God would allow this tragedy to happen.

Becoming a Woman of Virtue - "Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands" (Proverbs 14:1). Discover how you can become a woman after God's own heart.

My Ugly Toes - Forty years later, my sister's focus was not on my toes, but the pretty white Indian sandals that I wore. My nails were polished and pedicured. And I wore my sandals with grace and dignity because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

As A Mother... - There is a certain peace and security in knowing that the Ruler of the universe loves me and is willing to overlook my filth to cuddle and whisper soothing words in my ear.

Post-Feminism: Filling the Void - In the 1970's, I was caught up with a whole generation of young women who embraced the ideals of classical feminism - better opportunities in the workforce, equal pay for equal work and greater encouragement of women's abilities.

Pregnancy and Miscarriage - My husband and I were so excited when we saw two pink lines, instead of one. What a surprise. What a joy. We were going to have a baby! Throughout the next several days, we felt as though we were living in a dream.

Go Cleam Your Room! - If you are a mom, you have said it a million times, "Go clean your room!" It is a rare mother who gives birth to a child who prefers to clean his room instead of trash it.

Crocodile Communication - Candie threw on her robe and climbed stealthily down from the loft. Navigating the slumbering cousins sacked out on the floor, she tiptoed to the kitchen and carefully pulled the door closed behind her. There would be thirteen hungry mouths for breakfast-nine visiting relatives plus her own family of four.

Sexual Dysfunction - Sex is a topic that is often overlooked among Christian women. Somehow, sex is thought to be dirty or sinful. Proper Christian women would never need to discuss their sexuality or their sexual needs. But it is a topic that needs to be addressed, even among the faithful.

Your Love Story - If I were to ask you to write down 10 things you don't like about yourself, chances are you could whip out a list in about 60 seconds. Maybe it would contain things like, "I'm too demanding . . . fat . . . critical . . . I'm not very good at meeting new people . . . I'm impatient with the kids . . . terrible at devotions . . ."

Conquering Your Fears - I cringed lower into the seat of my grey metal desk, yearning for the faded yellow floor to swallow me into oblivion. A crimson heat spread from my forehead to my neck; my legs trembled uncontrollably. I struggled to bring my lurching stomach under control - vomiting all over my classmates was about the only thing that could worsen this nightmare.

Stroller Antics - If you like to walk or jog with your preschooler in a stroller, you know how hard it can be sometimes for a 3 or 4 year-old to stay put throughout an entire workout. Here are some learning activities to make your exercise time more entertaining for your stroller-bound preschooler.

The 10 Commandments of Dating - The world of dating is hardly a safe or stable environment. And so for my girlfriends who are still in it, I decided to seek counsel from the ten most enduring directives of all time. I figured the Bible could at least make the trip more enjoyable, not to mention more productive, and I was right. Check this out.

Hospitality vs. Entertainment - Several years ago, a co-worker shared a profound secret with me. I'll never forget what she said. It was so simple, yet so true: "When you entertain, you bring honor and glory to yourself. Showing hospitality brings honor and glory to God."

Keepsakes for Scrapbooking - I'm new to scrapbooking, and I still can't believe all the possibilities there are for scrapbook layouts. When I first began I pulled out and organized a lot of my daughter's childhood photos. Also collecting dust on my closet shelf was a box of other family keepsakes I'd kept throughout the years.

Suddenly Single - When Ellen's husband, Dan, walked out on her, Ellen thought she would die from pain and shock. But she didn't. She lived through disbelief, recriminations, and divorce, then developed symptoms common to such situations.

Love and Marriage: From Eros to Agape - The heart flutters. A dizzy spell discombobulates. Cold sweat begins to cause a sense of uneasiness. Does this sound like the beginning of a heart attack? Maybe so, but it can also represent a different kind of heart condition—that of love.

SuperPerson Syndrome - "Give me your description of someone enmeshed in the SuperWoman Syndrome!" "All right," I said in response to the demanding voice at the other end of the wire, "a person who's trying to do everything and do it all well." Pause.

Dependent On Porn - Many men just like this one use pornography as a sexual stimulant even within marriage. Having a regular sex partner doesn't remove their need for pornography because they've established a habit.

Seven Tips for Working Moms - Being a working mom either married or single, is a way of life today. Moms are expected to handle a successful career outside the home as well as a functional organized private home life. Not all women are "super women" and could use a few suggestions to make their home run smoother.

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