Dr. Carmen Joy Imes

It's been an incredible six months for me as a writer. Bearing God's Name  is on its 5th printing in under 6 months. (And while th...

Today I had the privilege of interviewing Kristen Padilla about her book entitled Now That I'm Called: A Guide for Women Discerning a...

Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don't be impressed with ...

A bridge is a powerful metaphor for the ministry of teaching. Suspension Bridge at Bowl & Pitcher State Park, Spokane, WA (photo: C ...

At Billy Graham's funeral yesterday, his daughter Ruth said this: "One thing I've learned this week is that everyone has a Bill...

Spirit, lead me where my trust is without borders.  Let me walk upon the water wherever you would call me.  (Hillsong, "Oceans")...

" Sundays should come with a pause button."  So said Amazon in the email we just received. Was Amazon trying to make a profoun...

What must you do? I'm not referring to your to-do list. What are you compelled to do? (besides eat chocolate) What can you not help ...

It was missions Sunday, so naturally I issued a challenge to extend God's love to those outside the reach of the gospel. In this case, ...

I had heard about the book a while back. All good things. It seemed like the kind of book that could illuminate my journey as a woman in aca...

Photo: Aviva by Kameel The line wound its way out of the Mediterranean restaurant and wrapped around the corner. We took it as a good si...

A friend said it so beautifully, I couldn't help but share. She is beyond busy, faced with overwhelming needs and not enough hours in th...

Does life have you doing circles in the desert? If so, you're not alone. And God hasn't given up on you. Last week, the summer e...

My Desk (Photo: C Imes) For those whose desks, like mine, have been swallowed by dissertation research . . . For those in the throes of...

As a child, life stretched out interminably before me, holding an endless array of choices and possibilities. What do you want to be when y...

Who even cares? And what difference does it make, really? Pacific City, Oregon (Photo: C Imes) Sometimes when I come face to face...

"Leap of Faith" by Jasmine May This is the third of three watercolors that Jasmine May shared with me — and I'm delighted ...

Several of our missionary colleagues have recently published their first books. It's my joy to share their work with you here. While I h...