“The Advantages of the Professional Christian Woman” by Denise Yohn
Denise Yohn shares practical ways the Christian faith enhances a believer's role in the workplace in her article, "The Advantages of the Professional Christian Woman." "The lack of successful Christian businesswomen to serve as role models—and the greater status given...
“Happiness and Holiness Aren’t Mutually Exclusive” by Amy Dimarcangelo
We live in a society that encourages people to pursue whatever makes them happy. As Christians it's tempting to fall into the opposite extreme of complete self-denial in an attempt to pursue holiness, however the Lord, who desires obedience from and sanctification for...
“Debunking the ‘Work-Life Balance’ Myth” by Denise Yohn
We all look for margin and strive for the balance between work and personal life. While finding balance sounds like a good thing, maybe we should be seeking something even better. "We often live as if we are the center of our lives—and then we wonder how our lives get...
“The God Who Is Seeing (Not Scrolling)” by Jeff Mingee
Mindlessly scrolling through social media is second nature for many people, but how much can one really know about the people in those perfectly edited, filtered images? What a comfort to serve a God who not only sees but knows His people intimately! "God the Father...
“Find Your Humanity Outside Yourself” by Joel Busby
Forget what the world says about self-discovery. Our identities aren't found in what we do or the way we present ourselves. "Inventing yourself, making yourself, finding yourself, and taking yourself to market as if you were a brand exhausts and shackles....
“If You Want to Be Content, Stop Looking Back” by Lydia Brownback
Struggling with contentment? We've all been there. This article is a great resource if you're struggling to see God's goodness in your life lately. We hope you are encouraged by these wise words from Christian author and speaker, Lydia Brownback. Enjoy! Click here to...
“The Call and Challenge of Women’s Work” by Clarissa Moll
Whether working in the corporate world or in the home, as women it’s easy to believe the lie that our work has little value or that we should be working elsewhere. Regardless of your individual calling, all work for the Lord’s glory is valuable. “… I see that God...
How to Talk to Kids About the War in Ukraine by Justin Whitmel Earley
"Someone is going to teach our kids about fighting and violence. Much better that it’s us, because no one is better suited to turn a conversation about war into a conversation about Jesus." This article is a helpful resource for guiding conversations with children...
Fighting the Lie That I’m Behind in Life by Ann Swindell
In a world that tells us our value is in how much money we make, how well put together we appear, how often we have a home-cooked dinner on the table for our families, and how many followers we have on social media, it's no surprise that we are constantly comparing...
Why Working Women are Starting to Unplug from Their Churches by Sandra Crawford Williamson
“The camouflaged Christian woman in the workforce is in your church. Today. She is there in the pew, anxious to be included, spoken to, and encouraged. And when she is, she responds in a big way, plugging in, bringing friends, and keeping her family and her tithing...
The Neglected Ministry of Specific Encouragement by Blake Glosson
Words are powerful tools. You can likely remember specific comments that have impacted you, whether positively or negatively. As sinners it's tempting to allow selfish thoughts to rule our minds, but if we take the time to truly consider others, God can use our...
Weekly Advent Devotionals
It's easy to get lost in the busyness of the holidays, but we encourage you to set aside some time to prepare your heart for Christmas. Below is a series of Advent devotionals for each week leading up to Christmas. We pray this may be a useful resource to focus your...
Godly Habits Can Get Us Back on Track by Darryl Dash
If you’re feeling fatigue from the effects of the pandemic, politics, work, etc., you are not alone. The circumstances you face can affect all aspects of life, and it’s easy to get lazy and apathetic about spiritual discipline when other areas of life seem to...
Will You Be My Titus 2 Woman? by Tilly Dillehay
Many of us are familiar with the command in Titus 2 for older women to teach and train younger women in the church. However it can be uncomfortable and intimidating to seek mentorship if you've never had one or if previous mentorships have never quite worked. If...
3 Reasons you can say “Yes!” to Mentoring by Melissa Kruger
This week, YBL encourages you to read the following article, "3 Reasons You Can Say 'Yes!' to Mentoring" by Melissa Kruger for The Gospel Coalition. Mentorship is at the heart of YBL Ministries, and we truly believe you will benefit from this article. You can access...
Sisters, You Have Permission to Live an Ordinary Life
You’re special. Don’t let anyone limit your potential. You’re made for more. Your life is up to you. Exercise more. Eat better. Make time for yourself. Cheer others on. Give more. Do more. Try harder. Run faster. And, while you’re at it, change the world. Solve...