Jolene Engle

Just last month I was having a conversation with my husband about all the different projects and paths in front of me.  Not sure of what to pursue and what to let go of, I asked myself this question, “If I had only 30 days left to live, where would I spend my time?” At…

A few weeks back I wrote an article about cultivating friendships, and girl, I gotta tell you, my heart just broke by what I read in the comments. Hurting women desiring friendships. Women who are a part of the Body of Christ yet they feel alone. This should not be. And I don’t like it. Not one bit!…

A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 14:1 When I became a wife, it never even occurred to me that I was either going to demolish my marriage or build it up based on my words, actions, and attitudes according to the wise woman in…

…the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Sam. 18:1 There is a deep longing in my heart to have friends in my life where our souls are knit together, like the kind I find in Scripture.  Where I can spend time with another woman…

You might be surprised to hear this woman doesn’t try to be a good wife (nor a dutiful wife!) These type of pursuits are just plain exhausting and absent of joy. Now, I don’t know about you but I didn’t marry my husband so I could feel like I’m wrapped up in a straight jacket and…

“Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. 1 Peter 2:10 (NLT) I have struggled with my identity for well over 30 years.  Today, I’m now in my mid-forties and hopefully what I’ve learned will help you with who you really are. The three little words, “Who am I” have woven their way…

In our culture today, men are being emasculated left and right by the women in their lives. Young men are even acting more and more effeminate- showing characteristics typical of a woman. I often wonder where are all the Godly, masculine men?  Well, women (especially wives) have such a tremendous influence over how the men in our lives…

She and I spent many afternoons sitting across the table chatting about all things related to Jesus and womanhood.  And then one day I heard about him.  As the calendar pages turned, it wasn’t long before I got the news she was engaged. Soon the two of us chatting turned to the four of us.  Me and…

I’m not sure what was causing me to feel detached and disconnected from the Body of Christ, but I’ve felt this way for the majority of my walk with Jesus. Yet, when I read the scriptures I can’t help but scratch my head and think, “How do I get connected to the Body? To community?…