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Continue reading →: Grace in the Book of IsaiahAs I sit reviewing my lesson notes for our upcoming fall study in Isaiah, I wanted to take a moment to share a few reflections, and to remind you that I’m still teaching our Wednesday night women’s class.In my humble opinion, there is no greater task for a woman within…
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Continue reading →: Abide and Abound: Escaping the Quiet Danger of ComplacencyThere’s a quiet danger facing us as Christian women today, not loud, not scandalous, but subtle and deceptive. It’s the spirit of self-contentment. We tell ourselves, “I’m doing my part.” Others may even point to our lives as examples of faithfulness. And yet, if we’re honest, how often do we settle for…
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Continue reading →: When My Hands Shake, Please Don’t Assume I’m AnxiousLet me start with this:I’m not anxious. My hands shake because I have Essential Tremor (ET) – a progressive neurological condition that’s both misunderstood and life-altering. When I lift a coffee cup and it trembles, strangers think I’m nervous.When my voice quivers, people assume I’m emotional.When I drop a fork or spill something…
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Continue reading →: The Days Ahead: Heatwaves and Heart CheckupsMemorial Day signals the beginning of Summer for many families. Neighborhood pools open. The campgrounds are full. Beach rentals are hard to come by. The summer of 1980 was unforgettable in Arkansas. That year, we set a record for the most consecutive days with temperatures over 100 degrees. It was…
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Continue reading →: Living Out God’s Grace: More Than Just a GiftLet’s be honest—when we hear the word grace, it can sometimes sound soft or passive, like a quiet background hum in our spiritual lives. God dispenses His grace chiefly through His Word and the ordinances of His Church; through Scripture and the fellowship of believers, His grace is made manifest. But…
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Continue reading →: Grace: The Beautiful, Undeserved Gift That Changes EverythingLet’s talk about something that’s at the very heart of Christianity – grace. It’s a word you’ve probably heard a lot. We sing about it, pray for it, and read it in Scripture (125 times in the New Testament, in fact!). But let’s be honest. Grace is one of those…
Debbie Swindell is an Arkansas wife, mother, and grandmother with more than forty years of ministry experience. A published author and freelance writer, she has taught women and children, led Bible workshops and seminars, served in jail ministry and Bible distribution, and shared the gospel internationally. She has also served women through biblical counseling in both home-based ministry and nonprofit settings. Trained in Christian ministry and biblical counseling, Debbie is devoted to discipling and mentoring women in the local church, with a deep passion to help them know God’s Word, study it with understanding, and live it faithfully, especially in life’s hardest seasons.
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