If you’re like me, you might make statements about the mind several times a day—such as “My mind wandered,” “Are you outta your mind?,” and “I’m gonna give her a piece of my mind!” Other statements may include, “Don’t lose your mind,” “Be mindful,” “Change your mind,” “Make up your mind,” and “Get a positive mindset”—all of which we use mindlessly. God’s Word tells us that we have the mind of Christ and have been given a sound mind. Scripture instructs us to renew our minds. Even the secular...

As a young girl, stories of women from biblical times intrigued me. The accounts of their courage, compassion, obedience (and sometimes disobedience), and undeniable faith continue to inspire me. One of my favorite stories is about Abigail and is found in First Samuel 25. If you are not familiar with Abigail, I believe you will admire and appreciate her character. She rose to the occasion when an unexpected potential crisis presented itself to her. As women in this current time, we can still...